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- Fire Service urges residents to keep an eye on their cooking
- Essex Fire Chief announces retirement
- Fire Service reflects on what Pride month means
- Essex fire dog thanked for helping neighbouring fire service find cause of fire
- Essex County Fire and Rescue Service partner with The Salvation Army
- Barbeque safely this summer
- Fire Service staff volunteer to phone vulnerable people in isolation
- Hundreds of volunteers help to make Essex roads safer
- Fire Service volunteers help run Essex Fire Museum
- Firefighter thanked for helping to rescue two kittens
- Fire Service staff volunteer to become vaccinators
- Fire Service staff volunteer more than 20,000 hours during pandemic
- Fire Cadet praised after using first aid to help a man
- Fire Service celebrates Pride month
- Fire Service thanks volunteers for their dedication during pandemic
- Help us reduce deliberate outdoor fires
- Canvey Island Fire Station set to hold its first training course
- Firefighter spends more than 2,000 hours driving ambulances
- Burnham-on-Crouch firefighters recognised for using dementia awareness training
- Off-duty fire officer helps neighbour after chip-pan fire
- Sprinklers to be installed at seven housing estates in Basildon
- Fire Service staff become Fraud Ambassadors
- Waltham Abbey Fire Station holds first training course
- Fire Service raises awareness of hoarding disorder
- Mental Health Awareness Week: Katie tells her story
- Mental Health Awareness Week: Ben tells his story
- Is your home guest ready?
- Fire Service welcomes seven on-call recruits
- Essex County Fire and Rescue Service supports Covid-19 vaccination drive
- Could a spring clean save your life?
- Basildon Firefighters receive Chief Fire Officer award
- Fire Service urge Essex residents to Be Water Aware
- You won't regret it - Essex fire cadet on completing the DofE Award
- Fire Service welcomes 13 new firefighters
- Fire Service gives advice to celebrate Ramadan safely
- Chief Fire Officer/ Chief Executive Jo Turton pays tribute to His Royal Highness
- Help is here to reduce smoking fire risk
- Fire Service supplies more than 8,000 smoke alarms to vulnerable residents
- Fire service Urban Search and Rescue train with the Army
- ECFRS significantly reduces gender pay gap
- Maldon residents, do you have working smoke alarms?
- Essex emergency services celebrate International Womens Day
- "I felt that there was something missing," Lyndsey's on-call firefighter journey
- Nine new firefighters join on-call fire stations across Essex
- Fire Service first apprentice firefighters pass with flying colours
- Fire dogs and handler pass annual licence test
- Call for new on-call firefighters as part of national recruitment campaign
- Fire service warning around smoke alarms, ahead of national testing month
- Tri-Service Rural Community Officer starts work for all three emergency services
- Happy Pancake Day
- Fire Service launches half term colouring competition
- Don't ruin your romantic meal this Valentine Day
- Stay Safe this Chinese New Year
- Could you be an apprentice with the fire service?
- Fire Service warning ahead of Storm Darcy
- Fire Service raises awareness about National HIV Testing Week
- Fire service honours staff at online awards ceremony
- Firefighter shares mental health advice on Time to Talk Day
- Charity Tuesday: On-call firefighter fundraising for emergency services
- Essex Resilience Forum stands down major incident declaration
- Fire Service celebrates LGBT History Month 2021
- Don't let your cooking turn into a kitchen nightmare
- Fire service host question and answer session with Essex residents
- ECFRS praised for Covid-19 response by HMICFRS
- Fire Service responds to 70 flood incidents in 24 hours
- Fire Service set to reassure community after fatal fire
- Tributes to Essex firefighter Aston Everett
- How many smoke alarms do you have?
- Essex on-call firefighter Martin Cable is recognised in Queen's New Year honours
- On-call firefighters supporting the Ambulance Service as drivers
- Fire service deliver Christmas hampers to 160 families in need
- Fire Service reflects on a busy 2020
- Fire Service welcomes 11 new firefighters at virtual celebration
- Help the Fire Service spread festive cheer with donations for hampers and toys
- Fire Service gives 225 smoke alarms to rural communities during lockdown
- Watch Manager awarded community service medal
- Keep your bubble safe this Christmas
- Ten new on-call firefighters join Fire Service
- Electrical Safety Week - Don't shop fake this Christmas
- Fire service visit rural communities to give fire safety advice
- Dovercourt Fire Station holds first training course
- No need for Speed - Road Safety Week 2020
- Fire Service gives advice to celebrate Diwali safely
- Owner thanks firefighters after pony rescue
- Fire Service uses smartphone app to find motorists trapped in water
- Firefighter Winston Rollock celebrates 20 years' service
- University students given fire safety advice
- Fire Service and partners visit almost 2,150 homes in Rayne and West Mersea
- Fire dogs make their virtual debut for special school
- Fire Service welcomes newest on-call recruits
- Fire Service shares advice for a happy and safe Halloween
- Show some respect this Fireworks Night
- Megan to run one mile a day in aid of The Miscarriage Association
- Candle Fire Safety Week 2020: Fire Service shares advice to stay safe
- Fire Service celebrates National Coming Out Day
- Fire Service supports World Mental Health Day
- Firefighters thank campsite after training exercise
- Fire Service staff member awarded British Empire Medal
- Fire Service pays tribute to Search and Rescue Dog Kirby
- Fire Service supports countywide campaign following demand for mental health sup
- Fire Service celebrates Bi Visibility Day
- Fire Service shares what fitness means to colleagues
- CharityTuesday: Firefighters set for 17 mile trek
- Gas Safety Week 2020
- Charity Tuesday: Angela set to walk in memory of her brother
- Fire Service dogs put through their paces at a national training exercise
- Fire Service and partners visit 800 homes in Burnham-on-Crouch
- Fire Service welcomes new firefighters at virtual celebration
- Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is recruiting wholetime firefighters
- Fire Service FireBike motorcycle instructors thanked following course
- Safety advice for driving in heavy rain
- Fire Service issues safety advice for hot weather
- Sprinklers to be installed at three tower blocks in Essex
- Fire Service fits more than 1,450 smoke alarms during pandemic
- Firefighters set to walk the Essex Way for The Fire Fighters Charity
- Fire Service issues road safety plea after three fatalities in one weekend
- Virtual celebration held to thank Fire Service ambulance drivers and trainers
- Fire Service Safe and Well Officer retires after 41 years
- Fire Service team retains Investors in People accreditation for the seventh time
- Emergency Services give safety lessons to 2,300 school children during pandemic
- Education Officers reassure communities during pandemic
- CharityTuesday: Running in memory of Thaxted on-call firefighter Derek
- Charity Tuesday: Martin is set for 10km a day for The Fire Fighters Charity
- Fire Service gives safety advice for water sports
- Do you live or work close to Dovercourt Fire Station?
- Charity Tuesday: Firefighter raises £700 after running 52 miles in 2 days
- Fire Service helps make almost 700 ambulances available during pandemic
- Do you live or work close to Waltham Abbey Fire Station?
- Fire Service issues bonfire safety advice after two large fires in one afternoon
- Fire Service gives swimming safety advice for summer
- Do you live or work close to South Woodham Ferrers Fire Station?
- Fizz's first fire: Essex's Fire Investigation Dog starts work
- Debunking the myth: Hand sanitiser in cars DO NOT pose a fire risk
- Fire service works with local organisations to reach vulnerable people
- Essex Fire's community safety team reassures residents after fatal fire
- Essex's first ever Fire Investigation dog
- Do you live or work close to Great Baddow Fire Station?
- Charity Tuesday: Firefighter set to run 52 miles in 2 days for charity
- Fire Service continues to support vulnerable people during pandemic
- Fire Service issues safety advice around disposable barbecues
- Charity Tuesday - Could you support the Fire Fighters Charity?
- Fire Service set to join virtual pride celebrations
- Fire Service shares home fire safety advice for carers
- Thankyou Thursday: Owner thanks firefighters for rescuing elderly horse
- Fire Service set to continue partnership with Ambulance Service
- CharityTuesday: Firefighters praise local resident who raised £630 for charity
- Firefighter helps to welcome baby girl into the world
- Volunteers at the Essex Fire Museum help to look after 6,000 artefacts
- Firefighter celebrates 45 year milestone
- Firefighters help otterly cute Essex residents
- Pride Month - The meaning behind the LGBTQ+ flag
- Volunteers fit smoke alarms in 1,500 Essex homes
- Chelmer Valley temporary mortuary decommissioning
- ThankyouThursday: Fire Cadet thanked for dedication
- ThankyouThursday: Resident thanks crews
- Essex County Fire and Rescue Service staff volunteer their time during pandemic
- Wildfire advice for Essex as Met Office issues amber warning
- Firefighters continue to work with Ambulance Service giving 4,700 hours
- Fire Service set to celebrate pride month
- Firefighters help 8-year-old boy with 999 charity challenge
- Fire Service thanks dedicated volunteers for their contribution
- Fire Service gives advice on storing rubbish following house fire
- ERF thanks residents for their continued efforts to #StayAlertSaveLives
- How Essex residents can practice their faith safely during pandemic
- Fire Service welcomes 16 new firefighters
- Firefighter raises almost £3,000 for children's cancer charity
- Fire Service gives 4,000 hours to drive ambulances
- Stay safe while cooking
- ECFRS encourages acts of kindness as it reminds people 'it's ok not to be ok'
- National Sprinkler Week: Is your business protected by a sprinkler system?
- Does your parking put lives at risk?
- Fire Service staff record selfie-style home fire safety video
- Firefighters help to welcome babies into the world
- Public reminded: 'Don't stay, take it away' as lockdown continues
- Essex County Fire and Rescue Service provides sensory smoke alarms
- ThankyouThursday: 20 years on... Grays resident thanks crews
- Fire Fitness Team offer advice to people working from home
- Firefighters donate snack box to local hospital
- Volunteers help at hospitals during pandemic
- Can you help decorate fire stations in Essex?
- Essex firefighters continue to support ambulance service
- Potentially dangerous gas incident averted thanks to Safe and Well Officer Peter
- Canvey Island Fire Station holds its first training course
- Fire service gives summer safety advice
- Fire Service joins campaign to tackle anti-social behaviour in Essex
- Fire Service gives advice to stay safe while barbequing
- Abberton Reservoir visitors receive water and road safety advice
- Colchester firefighter receives Chief Fire Officer Commendation
- Fundraiser Oakley special fire service visit
- Fire Service gives advice to barbeque safely
- Waltham Abbey Fire Station converts to an on-call fire station
- Fire Service welcomes 11 new firefighters
- Witham firefighters appeal to residents to park considerately
- Essex firefighter honoured 71 years after tragedy
- Caravan safely this summer
- Canvey firefighters give caravan safety advice to 4,000 residents
- Essex Fire Cadet receives Chief Fire Officer commendation
- Fire Service gives camping safety advice
- Fire Service gives water safety advice
- Firefighters commended for lifesaving actions at a flat fire
- Do you have working smoke alarms in your home?
- Is your chimney ready for colder weather?
- Essex County Fire and Rescue Service supports national Business Safety Week
- Fire Service set to celebrate 999 Day with emergency service colleagues
- 999 Day - Meet Kelly, fire control operator and volunteer police officer
- 999 Day - Meet Kevin, on-call firefighter and ambulance driver
- 999 Day - Meet Lisa, fire service community safety officer and RNLI volunteer
- Great Baddow Fire Station holds its first training course
- ECFRS is supporting Fire Door Safety Week
- Fire Service works to reduce road deaths in Essex
- Fire Service urges public not to enter water to rescue someone
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