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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.
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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Father’s Day has a special significance for three firefighters at Dovercourt Fire Station.
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Summer is a busy period for Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. As the temperatures are set to rise across our county over the next few days, the Service is giving its best advice to help prevent incidents and help people stay safe this summer.
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Throughout the pandemic, staff from Essex County Fire and Rescue Service have volunteered their time to support their communities.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has 10 dedicated volunteers that give their time to help preserve the history of our fire service at the Essex Fire Museum in Grays.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has 16 dedicated home fire safety volunteers that give their time to help give home fire safety advice across Essex.
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Two dedicated colleagues from Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) have been recognised in today’s Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Honours list.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has given advice for motorcyclists to ride safely this summer.
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This week is Boat Fire Safety week and Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is giving a stern warning to boaters - it’s a-boat time all boaters install suitable smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
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We know lots of people and organisations are organising events next week to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. All of us at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service want everyone to stay safe whilst having a good time.
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Firefighters from Leigh Fire Station have been playing their part in rewilding the area to encourage wildlife.