Essex County Fire and Rescue Service

More firefighters and new training centre: how ECFRS is investing to keep Essex safe Jade Saunders 7:42pm 15 Oct 2026 15 Oct 2026 Press release Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is investing in more frontline firefighters, better daytime availability and a new state-of-the-art training centre as it prepares for the county’s changing risks...

Candle safety reminder after flat fire in Chelmsford Verne Lewis 8:32am 15 Oct 2026 Date 6.49pm - 14 October 2026 Candle safety reminder after flat fire in Chelmsford

Firefighters are reminding residents to take care when using candles after a fire at a flat in Chelmsford.

The fire was caused by a candl...

Fire at pub restaurant Verne Lewis 5:47am 15 Oct 2026 Date 12.50am - 15 October 2026 Fire at pub restaurant Update 4pm:    Firefighters remain at the scene of a fire in London Road, Stanway. Crews are working to monitor hotspots. A fire investigation has been carried out this a...

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service shortlisted for Emergency Service of the Year Jade Saunders 5:03pm 06 Oct 2026 06 Oct 2026 Press release

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has been named one of five finalists for Emergency Service of the Year at the Excellence in Fire & Emergency Awards 2026.

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How drones give Essex firefighters a new perspective at incidents Jade Saunders 4:01pm 06 Oct 2026 07 Oct 2026 Press release

From spotting hotspots at industrial fires to supporting searches for people on land and in water, drones are giving Essex firefighters a view of incidents that can be difficult to get from the ground.

Essex C...