London Fire Brigade

News and campaigns

News releases issued by the London Fire Brigade and details about the different campaigns we are currently involved in can be found in this section.

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News

Deputy Commissioner Rita Dexter awarded OBE in Queen’s Birthday Honours List

Rita was awarded the medal for her distinguished contribution to local government and the fire and rescue service over the last 35 years.

Rhino fundraiser offered BBQ lesson by fire crews

London Fire Brigade is offering to give fire safety advice to a barbecue-a-day fundraiser after pictures of him cooking caused concern.

Last chance to get involved in fire consultation

London Fire Commissioner is reminding Londoners that they still have time to get involved in the public consultation on the future of the London Fire Brigade.

Brigade pledges to take lead on high rise safety following Lakanal inquest

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Campaigns

Fires are rubbish

Last year there were over 8,000 fires in London caused by rubbish. They start easily, and a large number of them are started deliberately.

Fire safer cigarettes

Fires caused by smokers’ materials are more likely than other domestic fires to cause death or serious injury. LFB campaigned with other organisations to ensure that all cigarettes sold in the UK meet a fire safer cigarette standard.