London Fire Brigade

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31/08/2010

Smoke alarms are not a luxury you can live without

Despite a new survey revealing that we blow £13.2 billion each year on personal grooming products like hair gels, takeaways and perfume, hundreds of thousands of London households still don’t want to fork out for a smoke alarm that could save their lives.


25/08/2010

Make sure your Bank Holiday doesn’t go with a bang

Faulty electrical items, overloaded plug sockets and dodgy wiring cause hundreds of fires across London each year. That’s why firefighters are asking people to check for electrical fire risks in their homes this Bank Holiday.


23/08/2010

London fire stations lower carbon emissions and save money

Figures released today show that carbon emissions have plummeted by as much as 44 per cent and energy bills will be cut by around £50,000 a year at ten fire stations involved in the Mayor of London’s RE:FIT programme.


20/08/2010

Ballot for ‘industrial action short of a strike’ by the FBU is totally unnecessary

Responding to the London region FBU announcement that it is to ballot its members for industrial action short of a strike, London Fire Commissioner Ron Dobson said: “This is totally unnecessary.


19/08/2010

Capital’s youngsters rise to Life challenge

The capital’s youngsters have been pitting their speed, strength, teamwork and firefighting skills against eachother in a borough-wide London Fire Brigade competition.


18/08/2010

Frustrated firefighters issue prank 999 call warning

With schools summer holidays well underway, London’s firefighters are asking parents to speak to their children about the consequences of making hoax 999 calls.


11/08/2010

Brigade takes next step on firefighter shift plans

London Fire Brigade today began the process of formal consultation with the Fire Brigades Union on its proposed changes to start and finish times of shifts for London firefighters.


02/08/2010

Brigade fear further fires in ‘smouldering summer’

Firefighters fear further summer grass fires.


23/07/2010

First Community Fire Cadets Pass Out

The first 20 youngsters to complete London Fire Brigade’s Community Fire Cadet Course have attended a special Passing Out Parade.


15/07/2010

Talks continue to change firefighter working hours

Talks on plans to change London firefighter start and finish times are to continue following a meeting of London’s fire authority at City Hall this afternoon (15 July).


07/07/2010

Brigade commended for work with young offenders

London Fire Brigade has become the first fire and rescue service to employ someone through a national programme designed to rehabilitate young offenders.


06/07/2010

Food factory owner falls foul of fire laws

The manager of a food production factory has been ordered to pay over £20,000 in fines and costs after pleading guilty to serious breaches of fire safety legislation following a prosecution brought by the London Fire Brigade.


02/07/2010

Carelessness leads to spike in grass fires

Warm weather leads to spate of grass fires across the capital.


28/06/2010

Don’t die in silence: get a smoke alarm

Firefighters urge deaf and hard of hearing to get specialist smoke alarms.


18/06/2010

Fire safety chief issues parents’ warning

Research released today to coincide with National Child Safety Week, has revealed that children cause nearly 1400 fires every year in the capital with some started deliberately and others coming as a result of playing with fire, cooking or smoking.


17/06/2010

Mayor announces LFEPA membership

Mayor of London Boris Johnson has announced the membership of London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority (LFEPA), which runs the London Fire Brigade.


New Look’s appeal dismissed

London Fire Brigade has welcomed a decision by the Court of Appeal yesterday (16 June) which gives guidance to sentencing for serious breaches of fire safety legislation.


15/06/2010

Trailblazing woman firefighter receives award from the Queen

Sian Griffiths, one of the first women firefighters in the country, has been awarded the Queen’s Fire Service Medal (QFSM) for Distinguished Service in the 12 June Birthday Honours List.


07/06/2010

Capital boosts anti-terror capability

A new rapid response vehicle – capable of tackling terror attacks and other major emergencies - hits London’s streets this week.


03/06/2010

Being green gets you in the black

New figures announced on the eve of World Environment Day (5 June), show that London Fire Brigade’s green projects are not only protecting the environment but are also saving London’s taxpayers hundreds of thousands of pounds every year.


01/06/2010

Mayor of London reappoints Brian Coleman as Chairman of fire authority

Mayor of London Boris Johnson has reappointed Councillor Brian Coleman AM FRSA as Chairman of the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority.


Pubs warned; “don’t score fire own goal”

With thousands of people due to watch the world cup in pubs this summer the London Fire Brigade is urging bar owners and managers to make sure their premises are safe from fire.


28/05/2010

Brigade issues boat blaze advice

Firefighters offer fire safety advice to London's boat owners.


26/05/2010

Sizzle safely this summer

Firefighters remind people to take care with barbecues this summer


20/05/2010

London Fire Brigade scoops award for health and safety

London Fire Brigade has been awarded the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Gold Award for occupational health and safety, for the third consecutive year.


17/05/2010

Firefighters urge you to plan your great escape

London's firefighters highlight importance of home escape plans


27/04/2010

London Fire Brigade strengthens links with Islington’s diverse businesses

Forging stronger community links and explaining important fire safety legislation were top of the agenda when London Fire Brigade hosted a reception for an organisation that represents Islington’s minority business community on Friday 23 April.


23/04/2010

Walthamstow fire station making way for 21st Century building

Walthamstow fire station is closing temporarily on Tuesday 27 April to allow a complete re-build on the site, as the old building makes way for a 21st century fire station housing an additional fire engine and providing community facilities.


20/04/2010

Tesco handed fine for serious fire safety breaches

The retailer Tesco has been fined £95,000 and ordered to pay £24,321 in costs after pleading guilty to serious breaches of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (the “RRO”).


19/04/2010

Smoke alarms do save lives

Six out of ten people who died in fires in last year had no smoke alarm fitted in their home.


13/04/2010

London firefighters ready for Marathon challenge

Fifty-six London Fire Brigade firefighters and staff will be hitting the capital’s streets as part of the Virgin London Marathon on Sunday 25 April.


12/04/2010

London Fire Brigade urges businesses: Don’t count the cost of flouting fire safety laws

London Fire Brigade is warning London’s business and premises owners that by not paying attention to fire safety laws, they are not only putting lives at risk but could also face heavy fines.


07/04/2010

London Fire Brigade appoints new Deputy Head of Community Fire Safety

Catherine Levin joins London Fire Brigade as Deputy Head of Community Fire Safety


06/04/2010

Camden and Westminster reach LIFE milestone

A successful scheme run by the London Fire Brigade in Camden and Westminster to improve the self-esteem of young people and reduce anti-social behaviour has celebrated its 50th Pass Out Parade.


01/04/2010

Firefighters issue Easter safety advice

Almost half of all accidental fires in the home start in the kitchen, according to new figures released this Easter by London Fire Brigade


A new look for London’s firefighters

London’s firefighters now have a new look following the introduction of their new-style fire kit this week.


19/03/2010

London Fire Brigade seeks out top talent

London Fire Brigade is launching a ground breaking management recruitment campaign designed to tap into top talent from other industries.


Fire authority sets out way forward

Plans for the way London will deliver its fire service over the next three years have been agreed by London’s fire authority.


Firefighters ask public to help reduce arson

London Fire Brigade: A third of fires in capital started deliberately


18/03/2010

English Heritage and London Fire Brigade ‘fired up’ to ensure future for capital's historic fire stations

From the compact allure of Belsize to the elaborate Victorian splendour of Kensington, London’s historic fire station buildings are an instantly recognisable part of the capital and those that remain in active use are part of our proud legacy


100 year old fire hero celebrated

Ex- World War Two firefighter celebrates his 100th birthday with local firefighters.


05/03/2010

Company fined for serious breaches of fire safety at hotel

A company that owned a Bayswater hotel has been ordered to pay over £21,000 in fines and costs after pleading guilty to serious breaches of fire safety legislation following a prosecution brought by the London Fire Brigade.


Cigarettes increase risk of homes going up in smoke

London Fire Brigade issue home fire safety tips ahead of No Smoking Day on March 10.


04/03/2010

Hillingdon’s firefighters are streets ahead

Hillingdon's firefighters to take part in week of community activities.


01/03/2010

Former pub landlord fined for serious breaches of fire safety

A former pub landlord has been ordered to pay £16,015 in fines and costs/has been given a custodial sentence after pleading guilty to serious breaches of fire safety legislation following a prosecution brought by the London Fire Brigade.


Lewisham firefighters get new life saving equipment

Fire crews in Lewisham are better prepared than ever to treat casualties at incidents, after being kitted out with life saving emergency care packs.


26/02/2010

Girls get fired up for LIFE in Tower Hamlets

In the run up to International Women’ s Day (9 March) 14 girls from Tower Hamlets have helped to reinforce London Fire Brigade’s message that firefighting is not just a job for the boys.


19/02/2010

Hilton’s five star approach to fire safety

London’s first agreement between the fire service and a hotel chain has been signed by London Fire Brigade and Hilton Worldwide.


15/02/2010

Firefighters give chip safety advice

Firefighters give chip safety warning during National Chip Week.


11/02/2010

Happy Year of the Tiger

London’s firefighters wish everyone a happy and prosperous Chinese New Year


New fire station opens at Harold Hill

London’s first new additional fire station for over a decade was officially opened by the Mayor of London Boris Johnson today (Thursday 11 February).


04/02/2010

Refurbishment at Croydon Fire Station wins low carbon award

The London Fire Brigade has won an award at the prestigious CIBSE Low Carbon Performance Awards last night (3 February 2009).


01/02/2010

Hounslow firefighters get new life saving equipment

Fire crews in Hounslow are better prepared than ever to treat casualties at incidents, after being kitted out with life saving emergency care packs.


18/01/2010

Cigarettes and alcohol raise fatal house fire risk

Make saving a life your new year’s resolution.


Young people awarded for achievements in LIFE

Over 80 young people from all over London have been recognised for their outstanding achievements while attending a firefighting skills course run by the London Fire Brigade.


12/01/2010

London Fire Brigade in action co-ordinating big freeze response

London Fire Brigade’s ‘London Local Authority Coordination Centre’ (LLACC) is supporting borough councils across the capital as they continue to deal with some of the most severe weather in living memory.


11/01/2010

London Fire Brigade urges people to stay off frozen ponds and lakes

London Fire Brigade is warning people not to walk or play on frozen ponds or lakes, and has revealed that firefighters have already had to rescue 11 people who have fallen through or become trapped on ice, during the recent cold weather.


05/01/2010

Big freeze increases house fire risk

Firefighters urge Londoners to take care during cold snap


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