Epping Fire Station

15/06/2026

A huge congratulations to Daniel Garrett on passing his Phase 2 and achieving his BA (Breathing Apparatus) qualification! 🎉

In just one year with us, Dan has shown incredible dedication, commitment, and passion in everything he does. His hard work and determination have truly paid off, and this achievement is thoroughly deserved.

We're all incredibly proud of you, Dan. Keep up the fantastic work – this is only the beginning of many more successes to come! 👏🚒

18/05/2026

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Mayor of Epping Town, Councillor Razia Sharif, for taking the time to visit and show her valued support at our Open Day.

Your presence and encouragement meant a great deal to us and to everyone who attended. We are truly grateful for your continued support of our community initiatives.

17/05/2026

What an amazing Open Day we had! 🎉

A huge thank you to everyone who came along to support us and be part of such a wonderful day filled with fun, learning, and community spirit. Your support means so much to us! ❤️

Special thanks to:
✨ Cherry McCredie
✨ Amir Williamson
✨ Craft by Becci for her beautiful handmade creations
✨ Polly Put the Kettle On for the delicious homemade cakes 🍰
✨ Essex & Herts Air Ambulance
✨ Essex Fire Museum
✨ The wonderful face-painting artist who kept everyone smiling with her fantastic creations 🎨
✨ John and his fantastic firefighter toys 🚒
✨ Bill Chapman for the fun bouncy castle and slide
✨ Steve’s Super Soft for the tasty ice cream 🍦
✨ East of England Ambulance Service for teaching CPR skills
✨ Guide Dogs for joining us and making the day extra special 🐾

Without all of your support, generosity, and hard work, this event would not have been such a success. Thank you for helping us create such a memorable and enjoyable day for everyone! 🙌💛

We can’t wait to do it all again next time!

01/05/2026

Meet our newest recruit Richard! 🚒

Richard works as a delivery driver during the day and can fit on-call hours around his work.

He said: “I’ve always wanted to be a firefighter, but at the heart of it, it’s about helping people. In my job I’m out in the community every day, and this is a way of doing something more, being there in emergencies and making a real difference when it counts.”

Could you be an on-call firefighter?

If you live or work within five minutes of an on-call fire station, you could be paid to help protect your local community.

Search “Join Essex Fire” to find out more and apply.

22/04/2026

🚒 You're Invited to Epping Fire Station Open Day! 🚒

Join us on 16th May 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, for a fun-filled day at Epping Fire Station!

Bring your family and friends along to enjoy a wide range of activities, including:
🎡 Fairground rides
🔥 Live chip pan fire demonstration
🚗 Road traffic collision (RTC) demo
🎟️ Raffles and prizes
🏬 Various stalls and displays

It’s a fantastic opportunity to meet your local firefighters, explore the station, and learn more about the work we do to keep our community safe.

💛 All money raised on the day will go to charity, so your visit will make a real difference!

We can’t wait to welcome you; come along, say hello, and discover what makes our job so special! 🚨

14/04/2026

"THE 60 SECOND LIFE SAVER"

⏱️ Got 60 seconds? That's all it takes to save your life.

Today, we're are challenging YOU to test your smoke alarm right now.

🔘 Press the button
🔋 Check the battery
👨‍👩‍👧 Make sure everyone in your home knows the sound

✅ Comment “DONE” when you’ve tested yours

Let’s see how many homes we can make safer today 👇

03/01/2026

🎉 Happy New Year 2026 from Epping 89! 🎉

We would like to wish everyone in our wonderful community a very Happy New Year. We are incredibly grateful to be part of such a strong, supportive community — your help, encouragement, and continued support mean the world to us. Thank you 💛

2025 has been an impressive and rewarding year for our team, and we are so proud of what everyone has achieved.

A huge congratulations to:
👏 Anthony Wakelin who became Watch Manager temporary at Epping Station
👏 Sam Wilson-Daines, now working as a wholetime firefighter while continuing with us, and for passing his LGV licence and becoming a Phase 3 competent Firefighter
👏 Jennifer Adelle for passing her LGV licence and becoming a Phase 3 competent Firefighter
👏 Reiss Muckley for passing his LGV licence
👏 Dan Garrett, who joined us last August, we’re very happy to have you on the team
👏 Steve. Padian, who joined us last February, we're very happy to have you on the team
👏 Chris Widdick for passing his Phase 2 development Firefighter
👏 Matt Gore, who is currently completing his Level 1 one skills for justice qualification, we wish you the very best of luck!

Congratulations to every one of you for your dedication, hard work, and commitment. You all give your best every day to keep the fire station open, welcoming, and ready to serve the community. We couldn’t be prouder 🚒❤️

Here’s to another safe, successful, and positive year ahead together.

✨ Thank you, and Happy New Year! ✨

02/01/2026

Crews tackled a thatched roof fire in Hatfield Broad Oak.
We were called on the 31st of December at 3.20pm and 10 crews along with an aerial ladder platform and water bowser were at the scene.

🚒 Could you be an on-call firefighter at Epping? If you live or work within 5 minutes of the fire station, this could be the role for you. Search 'Join Essex Fire' to find out more and apply.

18/12/2025

Take our survey 📣

We're asking for local views on our plans to improve daytime fire engine availability. The survey takes less than 3 minutes 👇

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.

13/12/2025

Thank you to everyone who came along to see Santa and visit us — it was truly magical to see you all there! 🎄✨

A huge thank you for your generosity. We raised an amazing £1,100 for Epping Food Bank, The Fire Fighters Charity, and our Service’s Christmas Mission Gift Appeal.

Thank you to everyone who gave their time to help make the day so special. A special thank you to Cherry McCredie for her continued support, Karen Patience and the Pulmonary Fibrosis Trust, Crafts by Becci, John and his incredible firefighter toys, Polly Put the Kettle On for the delicious handmade cakes, Mariah with her delicious donuts, sweets, and candy floss, and of course our wonderful Santa (Russell), who brought so much joy and so many smiles to both children and adults alike. 🎅❤️

Thank you all — without you, the day simply wouldn’t have been the same