Best Value Performance Plan 2007-08.

East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service continues to perform at a high level and we have set targets to maintain these standards in all aspects of our performance. Our achievements and service targets for the future are presented in this Best Value Performance Plan 2007/08.

IOSH Health & Safety Courses.

East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service deliver IOSH accredited courses from our state-of-the-art training facilities at Maresfield and Eastbourne. Full details of the courses offered are available on our Safety at Work Page.

FiReControl and FireLink Projects.

The FiReControl project is working to move from the existing system of 46 local control rooms in England into 9 new networked Regional Control Centres. The FireLink Project has been setup to buy and implement a nationwide radio system for the Fire & Rescue Service. Visit the FiReControl and FireLink Project Page for further details.

Fire Safety Kids Zone.

You can find out about personal fire safety and home fire safety by visiting our Kids Zone Page and selecting the links to other exciting fire safety websites. Have a go at the puzzles with a friend and learn how to be fire safe!

Smoking - Put It Out. Right Out. Fire Kills.

Nearly a third of all households in England include a smoker and these households are nearly 35% more likely to have a fire than non-smoking home. Visit the Fire Safety at Home Page for further details.

Business Fire Safety Advice.

Business Fire Safety Advice, Legislation, Training and Enforcement information is available in the Community Safety section on the Business Fire Safety Page.

Book of Condolence - Marlie Farm Incident 03/12/2006.

On Sunday the 3^rd of December 2006 East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service lost two firefighters. You can read the messages of support on the Book of Condolence Page.

Free Electric Blanket Testing 2007.

Every year 5000 fires are caused by faulty Electric Blankets. Get your blanket tested for FREE at one of the Electric Blanket Testing Sessions organised across East Sussex.
Details are available on the Electric Blanket Testing Page.

Integrated Risk Management Planning.

The Consultation Period for 2007-08 Annual Integrated Risk Management Plan and the 2007-12 Five Year Action Plan is now open. The Consultation period ends 21st December 2006. Visit the IRMP Page for further details.

Business Fire Safety Training.

We offer a number of Fire training courses for the business community which aim to improve awareness and encourage delegates to give greater consideration to fire safety at their place of work. Visit our Commercial Training Page for further details.

Free Home Fire Safety Visits.

Home Fire Safety Visits are carried out by East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service personnel to help raise fire safety standards and reduce the number of deaths and injuries that occur in the home. A visit will involve checking for any potential fire hazards, giving advice where necessary and fitting a smoke detector if applicable.

Requests can now be made online, and we are particular interested in attending the properties of 'at risk' groups, such as the elderly or single parent families. You can request a visit for yourself or on behalf of a friend or neighbour online here or by phoning 0845 230 0252.

Let our Website talk to you!

This website is speech-enabled with Browsealoud - software that reads our website aloud to you. This is particularly helpful for people with visual impairments.

Browsealoud is free and easy to download. Once you have installed it, all you need to do is scroll your mouse over the text and Browsealoud begin speaking. It also works on the website's menu, links, and pdf documents.

To find out more and download the Browsealoud plugin visit our Browsealoud Page.

Old Friends Gathering.

East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service Mess Club, in conjunction with the National Association of Retired Firefighters (East Sussex) organised a gathering of retired employees on 28 June 2007. The event created the opportunity to re forge links with our former members and develop methods for future networking and support for past Service personnel. Details of the event are available on The Friends Gathering Page.

ESFRS Triathlon Photographs and Results

East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service in association with Esporta Health and Racquet Club organise an annual Triathlon. This years event was held on Sunday 20th May when competitors completed a 400 metre Swim, a 28km Cycle and a 5km Run.

A selection of photographs and the results from the event are available on our Triathlon Page.