Dunmow Fire Station

14/08/2026

🚨You may have received the UK Government’s emergency alert warning about the increased risk of wildfires.

We absolutely want you to take it seriously - but we also need your help to keep our 999 Control Room lines available for emergencies.

Please call 999 if you see a fire that is spreading, out of control or putting people or property at risk.

If you see someone having a BBQ or a bonfire, please don’t call 999 simply to report it.

If you’re concerned about a fire, assess the situation from a safe distance. If there is an immediate risk to life or property, or a fire is spreading, call 999 and ask for the fire and rescue service.

10/08/2026

🔥 INCIDENT UPDATE: Wildfire🔥

Last night, Dunmow’s second fire engine was deployed across the border into Cambridgeshire to support crews at a large-scale wildfire that has been declared a major incident.

Our crews worked tirelessly throughout the night in incredibly challenging conditions alongside neighboring services to help tackle the fire.

The incident remains ongoing today with multi-agency resources still on scene.

Thank you to our firefighters for their hard work, and to our community for your continued support! 🚒💨

08/08/2026

Thursday 13th August.

We will be down the rec with the fire engine.

Come and say hello, find out more about what we do and how to stay fire safe in your home.

28/07/2026

Although we were very impressed with the fort making skills, even trying to have a small campfire can have catastrophic consequences especially in this heatwave.

Please do not have campfires or bonfires at this time as these easily lead to large fires.

We are having large volumes of emergency involving fires in the open that could have been easily avoided.

If you see a fire call 999

Use the What3Words app to help us find the fire.

Please explain the consequences of playing with fire to children.

27/07/2026

26/07/2026

18/07/2026

🚨🚒 Dunmow Fire Station Open Day! 🚒🚨 11am - 3pm

Come along and join us for a fantastic day out at Dunmow Fire Station Open Day!

Bring the whole family to meet your local firefighters, explore the fire engines, watch exciting demonstrations, and learn more about the work we do to keep our community safe. There'll be plenty to see and do for all ages!

We'd love to see as many of you there as possible, so invite your friends and family and come along for a fun-filled day.

15/07/2026

Dunmow crews were very busy last week responding to 23 calls in just a few days including Field fires, vehicle fires, industrial fires, woodland fires and more.

🚒 Help us prevent wildfires this summer 🚒

This week, we were called to six large field fires in just 48 hours and lots of other outdoor fires throughout this week.

We need everyone to help protect our countryside during the current hot and dry weather:

🔥 Avoid having bonfires and barbecues in the countryside
🚬 Dispose of ci******es properly
📞 Report fires immediately by calling 999
📍 Use the free what3words app to help identify your location

Most wildfires start with human intervention, so we need everyone who enjoys our beautiful open spaces to help us protect our beautiful countryside.