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Events and Open Days
We're excited to be opening our fire station doors again throughout the year for our station open days and events.
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Alarming smoke alarm data causes concern in Essex
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) has released concerning new data revealing an alarming fire safety issue in Essex. Between April 2023 and March 2024 there was 732 house fires in
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Meet Essex County Fire and Rescue Service’s five new firefighters
Five new on-call firefighters have been welcomed into Essex County Fire and Rescue Service after completing their basic training course at the Service’s training centre in Witham this week.
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On-call firefighters from Tiptree awarded Chief Fire Officer Commendations
Two on-call firefighters from Tiptree Fire Station have been awarded Chief Fire Officer Commendations for their exemplary act
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Essex Fire Service collaboration work with Ambulance Service to save lives
Frinton and Dunmow Fire Stations have become new response posts for the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust as part of an ongoing collaboration project with Essex Fire.
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Play your part to keep Essex safe during the heatwave
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service needs your help to prevent wildfires and water rescues as the weather finally starts to warm up.
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Meet Essex Fire’s newest firefighters
Let’s all join Essex County Fire and Rescue Service in welcoming four new on-call firefighters after they completed their basic training course in Witham this week.
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Lifesaving pet oxygen masks carried on all Essex fire engines
All fire engines in Essex now carry Smokey Paws pet-friendly oxygen masks.