In the early hours of Sunday morning BCoFD was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire on Avenal Rd. First arriving units reported fire showing from a 1.5 story single family dwelling and requested a working fire assignment. Engine 512 responded with a crew of 6 and was tasked with hitting hotspots/overhaul as well as standing by the secondary hydrant for Engine 7... (Full Story & Photos)

On Thursday evening around 16:30 hours, Engine 511 & Ambulance 515 were dispatched as part of the first alarm assignment for a building fire in the 600Blk of South Marlyn Avenue. First arriving units reported smoke showing from a 2 story duplex with active fire on the first floor. Engine 511 was 3rd arriving engine and was directed to pull a 2nd hand line off Engine 7 and enter side Charlie to knock ... (Full Story & Photos)

EVFC members were in the neighborhood and stumbled upon a young man with the birthday party today. Thanks for letting us take a few minutes to show him around and for the kind words. We always love the opportunity to spend some time with our neighbors! Please join us in wishing our future firefighter a very happy birthday!... (Full Story & Photos)

Members from the Essex Volunteer Fire Company woke up early today to set up and staff the well known local event “Essex Day”. We are overwhelmed with thanks for all the kind words and community engagement we received. Members ran multiple emergency calls throughout the day while also providing dedicated event medical staffing. A lucky Essex resident was also the recipient of our cooler of cheer Yeti ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today marked an important day in our history as members of EVFC took on their first shift as “Medic 515”. Ambulance 515 has passed all inspections and was placed in service this morning as a ALS (Advanced Life Support) level unit officially earning the title “Medic 515”... (Full Story & Photos)