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Essex Fire Service

@ECFRS

Latest incidents from Essex County Fire & Rescue Service. In an emergency, always dial 999.

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Joined March 2009
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Met Office
@metoffice6 Jun 2025
⚠️ Yellow weather warning issued ⚠️ Thunderstorms across parts of central and southern England and Wales Saturday 0900 - 1800 Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning Stay #WeatherAware⚠️
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🔥Nearly 5,000 fires involving white goods have happened since 2021. Watch our film and find more advice on #WhiteGoodsSafety: electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk… 👇 Share this post to save lives and raise awareness of the dangers associated with white goods. #EFSW25
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THINK! Road Safety@THINKgovuk29 Jan 2025
Don’t let the pressure to push your speed get to you – your mates will still be there. So, watch your speed and drive to the conditions. Be the mate that gets there. Is pushing your speed worth it? THINK! #IsPushingItWorthIt
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🎆If you’re using fireworks this Chinese New Year, make sure you store them safely. Keep fireworks away from children and animals. For more guidance visit 👉gov.uk/guidance/my-safety-fi… #FireworkSafety
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We are aware of the issues affecting the Three mobile network, with some customers reporting that they can’t make 999 calls. If you have problems reaching 999, please try to use a landline or another mobile with a different service provider.
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Three UK
@ThreeUK23 Jan 2025
UPDATE: There is an ongoing issue affecting a small percentage of voice services and we're working hard to fix it. Data services are unaffected. We are aware of a number of reports that customers have not been able to connect to 999 calls 🧵1/3
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Three UK
@ThreeUK23 Jan 2025
UPDATE: We're aware of an ongoing issue affecting a small percentage of voice services and are working hard to fix it. Data services are unaffected. We're really sorry if you've been affected by this.
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Amber warning of snow, ice affecting London & South East England metoffice.gov.uk/weather/war…
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Yellow warning of snow affecting London & South East England metoffice.gov.uk/weather/war…
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EssexPFCC@EssexPFCC28 Nov 2024
Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Roger Hirst wants your view on funding Essex Police and Essex County Fire & Rescue Service for 2025/26 by completing a short survey: smartsurvey.co.uk/s/AVQK66/
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Are you charging your e-scooter or e-bike battery safely? 🔋⚡ Overcharging lithium-ion batteries can lead to ferocious fires, putting you and your loved ones at risk. Reduce the risk and stay safe when charging your e-bike or e-scooter: ow.ly/xFKZ50U5jEZ
Do not leave your battery on a continuous charge. Unplug the charger once fully charged.

ALT Do not leave your battery on a continuous charge. Unplug the charger once fully charged.

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By joining the Brake 5 challenge, you’ll help support vital road safety programs and provide emotional and practical support to families affected by road crashes. Every step, every pound brings us closer to safer roads. 🙌 justgiving.com/campaign/brak… #RoadSafetyWeek
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A family had a very lucky escape after their e-bike caught alight in their home on Saturday evening. If you own an e-bike or e-scooter, never leave the battery to charge while you are asleep or away from the home. More safety advice can be found at dwfire.org.uk/e-bikes-and-e-…
Fire damaged e-bike outside the front of a house.

ALT Fire damaged e-bike outside the front of a house.

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Essex Fire Service retweeted
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ChildrensBurnsTrust@CBTofficial4 Nov 2024
Sparklers, often seen as relatively harmless, can reach temperatures of 20 times the boiling point of water. Never give sparklers to children under the age of five and always have a bucket of water to put the hot ends in. #BeBurnsAware cbtrust.org.uk/get-informed/…
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If you’re shopping for children’s Halloween costumes this weekend, look for safety markings. Those that have had additional fire safety testing will also have the triangle swing label – you’re likely to find these at major retailers including your trusted high street retailers.
Shopping for children’s Halloween costumes? Ensure you buy from trusted retailers and look out for the CE, UKCA, and UKNI.

ALT Shopping for children’s Halloween costumes? Ensure you buy from trusted retailers and look out for the CE, UKCA, and UKNI.

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Be careful what you wear when you're out to scare. Some fancy dress costumes are highly flammable so they can ignite almost instantly and burn fast. For more safety advice visit: capt.org.uk
Be careful what you wear when you're out to scare. Some fancy dress costumes are highly flammable so they can ignite almost instantly and burn fast. • Try to buy from a reputable store or website. • Cheap costumes may not meet UK safety standards. • Look for a costume with a UKCA or CE mark. • Look for a label that says: “This garment has undergone additional safety testing for flammability". • Remind children to stay well away from naked flames and other heat sources.

ALT Be careful what you wear when you're out to scare. Some fancy dress costumes are highly flammable so they can ignite almost instantly and burn fast. • Try to buy from a reputable store or website. • Cheap costumes may not meet UK safety standards. • Look for a costume with a UKCA or CE mark. • Look for a label that says: “This garment has undergone additional safety testing for flammability". • Remind children to stay well away from naked flames and other heat sources.

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Important messaging from @biztradegovuk on e-bike and e-scooter safety 👇 ✅ Get professional guidance when converting a bike into an e-bike. ✅ Use manufacturer recommended batteries and chargers. ✅ Buy from a reputable high-street retailer that you know and trust. #BuySafe
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c2c Railway@c2c_Rail18 Oct 2024
Last week we were delighted to welcome @ECFRS for a tour of our fleet. The visit gave the team a detailed insight into the Class 357 and Class 720 trains. This will help their understanding of the trains in case of an emergency. Read more here: orlo.uk/NamIA
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The students are out in force @Uni_of_Essex freshers fair. We’re talking to old & new students alike (plus staff) about #RoadSafety & #WaterSafety. @SaferEssexRoads @ECFRS
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Today marks the first day of #DontDrinkandDrown and when many students will be ready to enjoy their first day of Fresher's fun 🍺 Universities with a river running through the city, encourage students to #BeAMate, stay together and take safe routes home away from the water.
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