East Sussex Fire and Rescue

01/09/2026

We're supporting 30 Days, 30 Ways UK September Preparedness month. Today's challenge is find your local Community Risk Register and identify the risks where you live or work.
Here's a little help!...head to https://www.sussex.police.uk/srf Are you emergency ready? 👍

We are a member of the Sussex Resilience Forum – a partnership of organisations working together to support the local community to be prepared for and during emergencies.

🚨 DAY 1 – KNOW YOUR RISK 🚨

And we’re off! 🎉 Welcome to Day 1 of .

We’re starting with one simple question:
👉 Do you know the risks where you live?

🚨 Emergencies can happen with little or no warning—but being prepared starts with understanding the risks around you.

Flooding 🌊, severe weather ⛈️, fire 🔥 or a power cut ⚡ different communities face different risks, and knowing what could happen is the first step towards being ready for it.

Preparation isn't about being worried—it's about being informed.

✅ Today's Challenge
Find your local Community Risk Register and identify the risks where you live or work.
Ask yourself:
• What emergencies are most likely locally?
• How could they affect you?
• What simple steps could you take today?
Every small action makes a difference.
✅ Complete the challenge
Then don't forget to Show Us Your Preparedness! Tell us you've completed today's challenge and start your journey up our Resilience Stars leaderboard. ⭐
⭐ Log your entry 👉 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/SKGdYQgMHd
Can you keep it going for all 30 days and become one of our Preparedness Champions? 🏆
🎯 Come back tomorrow for Day 2!

30 days. 30 simple actions. One more prepared you.

30/08/2026

Video captured of our crews at work and using our Aerial Ladder Platform to tackle the fire at Eastbourne Pier.

30/08/2026

UPDATE: As of 12:03 a stop message has been received and the cause of the fire at Eastbourne Pier is confirmed as accidental. Four appliances remain at the scene, but this will be scaled back shortly.
https://www.esfrs.org/fire-at-eastbourne-pier

30/08/2026

UPDATE: At 11.45 Crews are making good progress. The fire at Eastbourne Pier is now extinguished and firefighters are dealing with hot spots and cutting away. The incident is expected to be scaled back shortly. Please continue to avoid the area.

30/08/2026

UPDATE: At 11.10 We currently have six crews and an aerial ladder platform tackling a fire at Eastbourne Pier. A full evacuation has taken place and is complete. The public are urged to avoid the area . Keep doors and windows closed. https://www.esfrs.org/fire-at-eastbourne-pier

Crews are currently tackling a fire at Eastbourne Pier please avoid the area to allow our crews to work. Any properties nearby should keep doors and windows closed. Further updates will follow.

29/08/2026

UPDATE: The incident in Warleigh Road, Brighton, has now been scaled back from four crews to one appliance. As of 15.30 all persons have been accounted for and both police and ambulance are in attendance.
https://www.esfrs.org/flat-fire-in-brighton-1

Crews are dealing with a fire at Warleigh Road, Brighton. Please avoid the area and if you live nearby, please keep doors and windows closed.

28/08/2026

UPDATE: As of 22.40 the incident in Robertsbridge has now been scaled back to one appliance which will remain at the scene. Firefighting operations continue with crews turning over and damping down. Please continue to avoid the area to allow our crews to work at the scene.

28/08/2026

At 20.27 we were called to attend a flat fire in Willow Mews, Robertsbridge. Four crews are on scene. Please avoid the area whilst we work hard to tackle the fire. Nearby residents advised to keep doors and windows closed.

28/08/2026

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27/08/2026

Hello ! We're looking for new on call firefighters! We will be at Swan Meadow for the Fete on 30 August or you can pop down to the fire station at 7pm on the 1st September and the 7th September - Rosemary Gardens, Burwash TN19 7JF

Currently RecruitingYou may not be looking for a career move, but you could train to be an On-call (RDS) Firefighter & respond to incidents in your local community.