Welcome to Essex County Fire and Rescue Service

We are one of the largest fire and rescue services in the country, serving the county of Essex which has a wide variety of risks, covering an area of 1,400 square miles and a population of 1.8 million.

We provide prevention, protection and emergency response services from 50 fire stations across Essex.

We are Essex Fire

Book your home safety visit

If you live in Essex you can call 0300 303 0088 or book online for a free home safety visit.

We will provide and fit smoke alarms completely free of charge, provide personalised home safety advice and signpost you to additional advice and support for your health and wellbeing.

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Don't let fire actually ruin your Christmas

It’s that time of year again - love (and Christmas spirit) is all around! But ECFRS is here to remind you that while the season may be merry, a little carelessness could turn your Christmas into a festive fiasco. So, grab your cue cards, switch on your fairy lights, and read on for some Love Actually-inspired fire safety tips.

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Latest incidents - we're there when you need us

We respond to a variety of emergencies, including fires, road traffic collisions, specialist rescues, maritime incidents, flooding, and incidents relating to hazardous materials.

Here you can find details of some of our incidents. We don’t list details of every incident we attend but only those where there is an important safety message, or we need to warn and inform. We also highlight good work from our crews or some of our more interesting rescues.

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Fire

Chimney fire spreads to roof

Dunmow Road, Thaxted

11 Dec 5.20pm

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Fire

Firefighters issue kitchen safety message ahead of festive period

Ottawa Road, Tilbury

10 Dec 10.31pm

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Other

Brick building collapse

Eastern Avenue, West Thurrock

10 Dec 1.50am

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Fire

Smoke alarm alerts Basildon resident to kitchen fire

Pattiswick Square, Basildon

06 Dec 11.39am

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Fire

Man's lucky escape after fire in bungalow with no smoke alarms

Pancroft, Abridge

04 Dec 2.53am

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Fire

Crews issue safety advice after candle starts kitchen fire

Willowfield, Harlow

30 Nov 1.59pm

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Fire

Crews extinguish garage fire

Bumpstead road, Saffron Walden

25 Nov 2.26am

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Other

Crews make collapsed roof safe

High Street, Maldon

24 Nov 9.32am

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Fire

Smoke alarm alerts family to kitchen fire

Meadow Way, Jaywick

23 Nov 6.58am

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Animal rescue

Firefighters rescue St Bernard dog stuck on roof in icy conditions

Malyons, Pitsea, Basildon

22 Nov 10.10am

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We are Essex Fire

Incident statistics for November 2024

1,550

Incidents attended

1,071

Home Fire Safety Checks

110

Very high/high risk inspections and audits

Latest news

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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service wins two prestigious awards at the Excellence in Fire and Emergency Service Awards 2024

Ollie, Claire, Keaton and Colette at Excellence in Fire and Emergency Awards 2024

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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) has received two major awards at the Excellence in Fire and Emergency Service Awards 2024, which took place in London on Friday 6 December.

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Christmas presents I would never buy as a firefighter

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Crew Manager Paul Mayes offers his safety advice when buying Christmas gifts this year.

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New defibrillator installed at Coggeshall Fire Station

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Coggeshall residents have received lifesaving training on a newly installed defibrillator at Coggeshall Fire Station.

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Don’t let fire actually ruin your Christmas

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It’s that time of year again - love (and Christmas spirit) is all around! But Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) is here to remind you that while the season may be merry, a little carelessness could turn your Christmas into a festive fiasco.

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Product Safety Alert: Abo Alabed Swift Lite Charcoal

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Fire services in the UK have been notified of a worrying increase in incidents involving dangerously high carbon monoxide levels caused by ceremonial wood-burning products.

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