a high volume pump and a hose layer were called out. The wood pile is about 300m (1,000ft) long, and 100m (320ft) wide. Essex fire service said it had been decided to contain the fire and crews ...

Six pumps and an aerial ladder platform were sent to the firm's premises in Glendale Gardens late on Sunday. Essex Police officers are investigating the fire along with Essex Fire Service. The fire ...

Firefighters dealt with more than 70 call-outs in the space of just three hours due to flash flooding. Parts of Essex were hit by heavy rainfall on Wednesday afternoon, which led to roads in some ...

The long-running industrial dispute in Essex fire and rescue service has been brought to an end following months of detailed negotiations. Fire crews voted 2 to 1 to accept the settlement terms ...

People were asked to avoid Roscommon Way, Canvey Island, Essex, on Thursday afternoon A fire service has said it was "extremely busy" after a number of blazes across a county in one day.

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Essex Fire and Rescue Service has been told it requires improvement across the board by inspectors - but has also been praised for emergency ...

THE people of Essex can have their say on the future of fire stations, firefighters and fire engines in the county as the fire service braces itself for major cuts to its funding. You can take ...

Essex fire service is asking residents for feedback on the areas it should prioritise in the coming years. It has created a draft Community Risk Management Plan that outlines "five strategic ...