Great Baddow Fire Station

06/06/2026

06/06/2026

Happy Saturday to the wonderful residents of Essex…

We have a question for you! ⁉️

Do you or do you know, anyone with hearing loss?

When we go to sleep at night the majority of us loose our sense of smell. Therefore in the event of a fire occurring, we’re unlikely to smell it prior to waking!

We’re solely reliant on our hearing, to hear the pitch and frequency of the smoke alarm to wake us up while sleeping.

Do you have smoke alarms at all?

Ecfrs supply, fit and provide different types of smoke alarms; inclusive of sensory alarms. Bespoke safety and well-being advice and outward referrals to further support and assist people within their homes, all free of charge. Helping to keep our community Safe & Well ❤️‍🔥

One more thing. While staying dry today, can we encourage you to test your smoke alarms⁉️🚨

If you’re concerned for their condition, age or discover they’re not working please get in contact with us 📞

03003030088

05/06/2026

We now have a defibrillator fitted at the front of the fire station. While we hope it’s never needed, if it is, it can be a vital lifesaving piece of kit.

01/06/2026

For any of our followers who are considering joining up.. Good luck everyone 🚒😊

Keeping your home safe from fire is an important part of living safe and well. That’s why we offer free Home Safety Visits to all residents across Essex.

30/05/2026

If you're looking to cool off in the water while it's hot outside, here are some top tips to stay safe from Daisy and Jade ⬇️

- Never swim alone in case you need help
- Remember float to live. If you start to struggle in water, float on your back with your arms and legs stretched out like a star until the effects of cold water shock pass
- Never enter the water to try and rescue someone. Call 999 and ask for the Fire Service if you're inland or the Coastguard if you're at the coast
- Don’t dive or jump straight into open water. It can cause potentially fatal cold water shock, even on the warmest day
- Don’t drink alcohol when undertaking water related activities. It impairs judgement and your ability to swim
- Actively supervise children in and around water - drowning can happen quickly and silently
- Download the free app what3words to help give a more accurate location of where you are in an emergency

30/05/2026

Would you believe it if we told you that not every home in Essex has a working smoke alarm or a smoke alarm at all?

This is really concerning for us.

Today crews attended a kitchen fire in Tilbury where the home owners had no working smoke alarm.

We can’t emphasise it enough, they’re your first warning to a fire and can give you time to safely escape your home and call us quickly.

If you or someone you know needs one - we fit them for free. Details in the comments 👇