Have your say on the future of Essex County Fire and Rescue Service

We've launched a consultation on our draft Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP), which outlines our key priorities for protecting lives, property, and the environment.

The consultation, which runs from 8 January 2025 to 19 February 2025, offers everyone in Essex the chance to shape a plan that will guide the Service’s work over the coming years.

Don’t miss your chance to shape the future of fire and rescue services in Essex.

Have your say here

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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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

Dogs die following kitchen fire

Firfield Road, Benfleet

14 Jan 2.00pm

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Fire

Fatal bedroom fire

Smallwood Road Colchester

14 Jan 12.22am

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Fire

Sunlight reflecting off glass globe sets curtains alight

Brennan Road, Tilbury

09 Jan 1.34pm

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Fire

Sunlight reflecting off magnifying glass causes fire

Brick Kiln Lane, Rickling Green

07 Jan 3.57pm

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Fire

Crews issue smoke alarm advice after house fire

Acorn Place, Langdon Hills

05 Jan 6.14am

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Fire

Fire in roof of pub

Three Horseshoes Road, Harlow

26 Dec 9.29pm

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Fire

Phone charger starts bedroom fire

Kings Head Street, Harwich

24 Dec 9.37am

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Fire

Multiple caravans on fire

Epping Road, Roydon, Harlow

20 Dec 9.17pm

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Fire

Caravan fire

Canney Road, Steeple

18 Dec 3.51pm

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Fire

Chimney fire spreads to roof

Dunmow Road, Thaxted

11 Dec 5.20pm

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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

Events

Have your say on the future of Essex County Fire and Rescue Service

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Residents, businesses and local partners are being urged to have their say on the future of fire and rescue services in Essex.

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Search and Rescue Dog Jarvis retires after over a decade of heroic service

DPFCC Jane Gardner Graham Currie CFO Rick Hylton Jarvis Retirement

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After more than a decade of sniffing out danger and saving lives, Jarvis, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service’s search and rescue dog, is retiring at the age of 1

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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service welcomes 18 new firefighters

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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service proudly welcomed 18 new wholetime firefighters to the Service during a passing out ceremony at the Service Training Centre in Witham today.

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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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