Thank you for your request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
We can confirm that Essex County Fire & Rescue Service (ECFRS) does hold the information you have requested.
Questions and final response:
Question 1 – How many awards events do you hold and when do you hold them (month)?
ECFRS hold two awards events per year.
Question 2 – What are they called?
Our People Awards which are usually held in April/May and our Long Service and Good Conduct Awards which are held in October.
Question 3 – Are the award(s) event(s) sponsored?
We seek sponsorship for the People Awards with categories being sponsored by different businesses to help cover the costs of staging the event.
Question 4 – Who is the main contact for the above events and please supply their email address?
Please email the Internal Communications Manager - corp.comms@essex-fire.gov.uk
Question 4 – Do you engage outside speakers/hosts for any of the above events, if so which ones?
Yes, we engage external comperes for Our People Awards.