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

Crews extinguish fire affecting derelict building in Copford

London Road, Copford

18 Nov 8.41pm

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Fire

Portable heater sets fire to bedroom

Spinnaker Close, Clacton

18 Nov 6.54pm

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Animal rescue

Firefighters rescue dog from plastic pipe

Epping Forest, Buckhurst Hill

16 Nov 11.28am

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Fire

Fire in electrical cupboard leaves building with fire damage

Market Place, Saffron Walden

14 Nov 11.47am

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Fire

Air fryer left on hob catches fire

Lodge Avenue, Great Baddow

12 Nov 2.38pm

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Fire

Family suffer smoke inhalation following fire at house with no smoke alarms

Wharf Close, Stanford le Hope, Thurrock

09 Nov 8.40am

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Fire

Crews extinguish fire affecting derelict pub

Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon

06 Nov 1.20am

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Fire

Neighbour calls 999 after hearing smoke alarm

Wells Gardens, Basildon

03 Nov 10.43am

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Fire

Crews tackle fire affecting outbuilding

Mumfords Hill, Wethersfield

01 Nov 6.13pm

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Fire

Crews extinguish kitchen fire

Hehnham Road, Debden

29 Oct 7.30pm

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We are Essex Fire

Incident statistics for October 2024

1,270

Incidents attended

960

Home Fire Safety Checks

101

Very high/high risk inspections and audits

Latest news

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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service wins top industry award

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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) has been recognised with a top award at the prestigious National Fire Chiefs Council awards.

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Six new firefighters welcomed into fire service

Six new on-call firefighters stand infront of fire engine

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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 this week.

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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service wins Champion of Equality and Diversity award

Director of People Service, Colette Black holding award

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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has won an award for its work towards championing equality and diversity.

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Last chance to have your say on Essex County Fire and Rescue Service’s survey

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This is your last chance to have your say on Essex County Fire and Rescue Service’s (ECFRS) Community Risk Management Plan survey.

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On-call firefighter taster sessions at Braintree and Witham Fire Stations

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Are you interested in becoming an on-call firefighter in Braintree or Witham? Now’s your chance to find out more!

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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service reveals special Remembrance Day fire engines

Colchester Remembrance Day themed wrap fire engines

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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has revealed two special fire engines in Colchester ahead of Remembrance Day.

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Brand new Fire Cadets unit opens at Halstead Fire Station

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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has opened a brand-new Fire Cadets unit based at Halstead Fire Station, the seventh of its kind in the county.

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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service Publishes Annual Report and Statement of Assurance 2023-24

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service crest

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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) has published its Annual Report and Statement of Assurance for 2023-24, offering a detailed overview of the Service’s efforts to protect and serve the residents of Essex over the past year.

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A journey from FireBreak Student to Firefighter: Dewi Kaylene’s inspiring story

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In celebration of Youth Work Week, Dewi Kaylene, a dedicated firefighter and Cadet Instructor, shares his transformative journey through the FireBreak scheme, which laid the foundation for his successful career at Essex Count

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Fire service warns Christmas shoppers – check before you click to stay fire safe

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As Christmas shopping season gets underway, ECFRS is urging shoppers across Essex to remain vigilant about product safety when purchasing items online.