Today is the World Health Organisation’s World Drowning Prevention Day.

While the heatwave brought record temperatures for the UK, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service had an exceptionally busy week with almost triple its usual calls and incidents for this time of year

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has appealed to the public for their support throughout this week amid record-breaking temperatures and dry conditions. 

The hot weather means we’ve been extremely busy over the past few days, dealing with around double the number of incidents we would be normally called to.

A week ago today, Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive Rick Hylton visited the crews at Green Watch, Rayleigh Weir to present Chief Fire Officer Commendations to the crews.

With the summer holidays fast approaching, many children across Essex will be spending more time in the kitchen.

Our Protection Engagement Team have been visiting businesses in Rayleigh High Street today, offering them advice on reducing the risks of deliberate fires.

We’ve been at The Quay in Harwich this week giving out safety advice and information following the recent fire.

We have introduced our Transitioning at Work guidance – a commitment we are making as a Service to ensure that transgender and non-binary colleagues are treated with dignity and respect and are not