Our job is not just fighting fires 🚒
It’s serving the community.
Teaching young people about prevention and safety.
Responding to incidents like road traffic collisions, flooding and animal rescues.
Training constantly for moments that matter most.
Getting involved in safety campaigns to help protect lives before emergencies even happen.
Could this be you? Wholetime firefighter recruitment opens 1 June 2026 👩🚒👨🚒
Head over to our website to find out more information
You don’t need to fit a stereotype to do this job.
🚒Wholetime firefighter recruitment opens 1 June
If you work well in a team, stay calm under pressure, care about people and are willing to learn - we want you to join our team.
Search ‘Join Essex Fire’ to find out more information about the role
Darcy and Kirby, two of our much-loved Urban Search and Rescue dogs, are remembered at the new UK Fire and Rescue Services K9 Memorial in Rettendon 🐾🚒
The memorial was unveiled this weekend and recognises the incredible contribution fire service dogs have made to rescue operations, fire investigations and emergency response work across the UK and overseas.
Throughout their careers, Darcy and Kirby supported communities during earthquakes, building collapses and major rescue operations - standing alongside firefighters when people needed help most.
A lasting tribute to their service and legacy ❤️
Today, we paused to honour the memory of firefighters and fire control colleagues at the National Red Plaque Fire Service Memorial in Rettendon.
We joined firefighters and fire service supporters from across the UK, Europe and North America, alongside members of the Red Knights International Firefighters Motorcycle Club, for a day of reflection and remembrance.
Our Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Chris Else, and Deputy Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Joel Charles attended the service, which included the inauguration of the UK Fire and Rescue Services K9 Memorial.
The memorial honours the service of fire and rescue dogs, and the important role they play in supporting emergency response, fire investigations and community safety.
A powerful and moving tribute to those who served with courage and dedication.
Talk about a purrr-fectly handled morning 😸🦊
One stuck kitty and one tangled fox later, it’s safe to say our crews from Harlow are top of the pack!
Not just fighting fires… they’ve got animal rescues covered too 🚒
🚨 Wholetime firefighter recruitment opens 1 June 2026 🚨
This isn’t just a job - it’s a career where every day matters. A chance to protect your community, face new challenges, and be part of a team that people rely on in their most critical moments.
Before applying, visit our website and take the time to familiarise yourself with the application process and FAQs. Preparation is key.
✔️ You’ll need a full UK driving licence
✔️ The required educational qualifications
✔️ The right to work in the UK
⏳ Applications close: 14 June 2026
3,448 calls to Control and 1,556 incidents attended, that’s April on paper 🚒
But here’s what it really looked like 👇
From filming safety campaigns to welcoming new crew members…
From emotional retirements to community events… From school visits to marathon finish lines…
And in between it all: 🏡948 home safety visits 🏢116 protection audits 😡126 deliberate fires responded to
🚘 101 road traffic collisions
🐾20 animal rescues
Every number tells a story, and these are just a few of them
Meet our newest firefighters! Our new on-call firefighters all live or work within five minutes of an on-call fire station and will respond to incidents when paged 👩🚒👨🚒
They will be heading to Great Baddow, Ingatestone, Rochford, Wickford, Thaxted, Manningtree and Epping fire stations.
The team completed their two-week intensive training course today and will continue their training at their home stations.
Could this be you? Find out more by searching “Join Essex Fire”
London Marathon 2026 ❤️
Huge congratulations to Firefighter Tom Kendle, Firefighter Connor Bay and Watch Manager Ben Whateley-Harris for smashing the London Marathon yesterday.
It’s an unreal achievement on its own - but even more so with Tom and Connor taking on the challenge in full fire kit. It was a scorcher but they powered through 💪
You’ve done all of us at ECFRS incredibly proud 👏🚒
What if your spare time could save a life? This is what that really looks like 🧑🚒🚒
We have more than 500 on-call firefighters in Essex. They’re all paid to protect their communities and some have served with us for more than 40 years.
Our on-call firefighters all live or work within five minutes of the fire station and are paged when there is an incident.
Could this be you? Search ‘Join Essex Fire’ to find out more and apply
Happy St George's Day Essex! 🏴
Remember dragons aren't the only causes of fire 🐉
Head over to our website to read our home fire safety advice to make sure you and your family are safe
Ever wondered what it takes to be a firefighter? 🚒
In September 2026, we’ll be hosting the UKRO Festival of Rescue right here in Essex - where some of the UK’s best rescue professionals put their skills to the test.
From road traffic collisions to complex rescue scenarios, the event showcases the teamwork, precision and quick thinking needed on the front line.
If you’re looking for a career that makes a real difference, this is just a glimpse of what you could be part of.
Later this year, we’ll be recruiting for wholetime firefighters.
If you want to be the first to hear when applications open, head over to our homepage and scroll to the bottom to sign up to the wholetime newsletter 📩
