In a significant move to enhance emergency services, ambulances and their crews will now be based at Frinton and Dunmow fire stations. This initiative aims to bring emergency services closer to residents, forming part of an ongoing collaboration between the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) and Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS).
Kate Vaughton, EEAST deputy chief executive and director of integration, also voiced her pleasure at this new arrangement: “We are delighted to be working closely with Essex Fire and Rescue Service to provide a better service to our patients, by using fire stations as local response posts for ambulances. Having these response posts in local communities will enable us to respond faster to medical emergencies, getting help and support to patients who need us.
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Essex’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Roger Hirst, welcomed the initiative: “I welcome this opportunity to further ensure Essex County Fire and Rescue Service works together and collaborates with East of England Ambulance Service to focus on the most vulnerable in our communities, who are often most at risk of crime, health crises, fire, and other hazards, and keep them from harm.”
According to Essex Fire Service, the project “emphasises the commitment of both ECFRS and EEAST to prioritise public safety and enhance their service delivery models.” By working more closely together, the two services aim to provide an integrated approach to emergency response.
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This innovative partnership underscores the dedication of Essex’s emergency services to improving public safety and response times, ensuring that residents receive prompt and efficient care in times of need.
