Who we are

The London Fire Brigade is run by the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority (LFEPA). We are the third largest firefighting organisation in the world.

Our main aim is to make London a safer city and our two main plans – our corporate plan and London safety plan - set out how we intend to achieve this.

We are part of a group of organisations operating under the 'umbrella' of the Greater London Authority (GLA). We are the third largest firefighting organisation in the world, protecting people and property from fire within the 1587 square kilometres of Greater London which has a resident population of 7 million, increased by another 500,000 during working hours.

Making London a safer city by minimising the risks and social and economic costs of fire and other hazards is our principal aim and underpins what we do.

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