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We're excited to be opening our fire station doors again throughout the year for our station open days and events.
Could you be an on-call firefighter in Stansted?
Have you ever thought about becoming an on-call firefighter? Stansted Fire Station is looking for new recruits - and now’s your chance to find out more and apply.
Fire service urges Essex residents with hearing loss to book free Home Safety Visit
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) is encouraging residents who are deaf or have hearing loss to take advantage of free home fire safety visits and specialist alarm installations to help
The biggest fire risk to Essex businesses in 2025
As a Business Engagement Team we have witnessed first hand the challenges and hazards that businesses face in our community.
Fire Service apprenticeship opportunities during National Apprenticeship Week
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week while advertising two apprenticeship roles on offer.
Find out how safe your area is – Fire service reveals top places for kitchen fires in Essex
ECFRS has released the latest figures on kitchen
Fire Service calls on Essex residents to check in on neighbours
We're calling on residents to check on their neighbours who live alone to help prevent fire deaths.
Search and Rescue Dog Jarvis retires after over a decade of heroic service
After more than a decade of sniffing out danger and saving lives, Jarv
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is issuing charging safety advice ahead of Electrical Fire Safety month.
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Five new on-call firefighters have been welcomed into Essex County Fire and Rescue Service after completing their basic training course at the Service Training Centre in Witham.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has issued a safety message to everyone across the county this Halloween.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is celebrating International Control Room Week and is showcasing the people who are the first line of support when you ring 999.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service honoured staff for their long service, commitment, and dedication at a special awards ceremony.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is celebrating International Control Room Week by highlighting the extraordinary work the Service’s Control Room Operators do every single day.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) is urging people to take care this Candle Fire Safety Week and reduce the risk of fire in their homes.
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Two firefighters from Essex County Fire and Rescue Service have received commendations for their live saving actions.
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An Epping firefighter has credited her training for preparing her for helping to deliver a stranger's baby.
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Firefighters from Blue Watch in Loughton were recognised for their life saving actions last night (10 October) at a special presentation held at Loughton Fire Station.
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A Search and Rescue Dog from Essex County Fire and Rescue Service, specialising in live scent search has been featured in The Little Dog That Laughed book for the Dogs Trust.
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Six new on-call firefighters have been welcomed into Essex County Fire and Rescue Service after completing their basic training course at Maldon Fire Station.