31/12/2010
London Fire Commissioner, Ron Dobson has been awarded a CBE in the New Year honours for his distinguished contribution to the fire and rescue service.
28/12/2010
The number of people killed and injured in fires caused by cigarettes could be dramatically reduced thanks to new life saving legislation, says London Fire Brigade
22/12/2010
FBU ballot result welcomed
20/12/2010
Chairman of the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority, Councillor Brian Coleman has welcomed the government's decision to terminate the FiReControl project.
South African teenager helps to launch candle safety campaign.
17/12/2010
Responding to the London Assembly report on fire safety in residential buildings, Chairman and Leader of London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority Cllr Brian Coleman said; “The recommendations reinforce changes we have been calling for
14/12/2010
Greggs the bakers have been fined £50,000 and ordered to pay £20,326 in costs after pleading guilty to serious breaches of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (the “RRO”).
02/12/2010
New figures today revealed that flooding incidents have increased by 150 per cent in London due to frozen pipes bursting in the coldest start to a winter since records began.
26/11/2010
Firefighters warn of dangers during the icy weather.
22/11/2010
The London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority today welcomed the recommendations put forward by the Resolution Advisory Panel that seek a way forward in the dispute over proposed changes to start and finish times for firefighters.
16/11/2010
Speaking ahead of a meeting of the Resolution Advisory Panel today, London Fire Commissioner Ron Dobson said: “I hope that the recommendations from the meeting will help us bring an end to the current dispute with the FBU.
10/11/2010
The Brigade was called to 30 incidents involving carbon monoxide last year – one of them a fatality and four where people had to be treated for the effects of this odourless and tasteless but poisonous gas.
05/11/2010
Remember, remember, stay safe this November.
04/11/2010
Reaction to FBU confirming that the Bonfire Night strike has been called off
02/11/2010
End of second day of strikes.
01/11/2010
Latest statement on today's strike
27/10/2010
Fire Authority Chairman calls on Union to call off strikes
26/10/2010
The Chairman and Commissioner of the London Fire Authority have vowed that the service will do all it can to stop a new 47 hour strike the FBU have said will start on the 5 November – which can be the busiest time for the fire Brigade.
23/10/2010
Last-minute attempts by the London Fire Brigade to avoid today’s (23 October) FBU strike have fallen on deaf ears but the Brigade is continuing to reassure Londoners that it will be responding to 999 calls throughout the FBU’s eight hour walk-out.
Despite repeated incidents of harassment, intimidation and violence against emergency fire crews the plan to provide a contingency fire and rescue service during the eight hour FBU strike today has been successful.
22/10/2010
London Fire Brigade has tabled revised proposals which it hopes will avoid further strikes by the FBU over proposed changes to shift start and finish times.
Ahead of the FBU strike this Saturday, London Fire Brigade has reassured Londoners that it will be responding to 999 calls throughout the FBU’s eight hour walk-out.
21/10/2010
The London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority, which runs the London Fire Brigade, is spearheading changes designed to ensure that the UK’s fire and rescue service is fit for the 21st century.
15/10/2010
Brian Coleman, Chairman and Leader of LFEPA, responds to announcement of strike dates.
14/10/2010
Fire Commissioner and Chairman statements on ballot result
13/10/2010
Brigade has withdrawn 27 fire engines from stations across London to prepare for the introduction of a contingency fire service should the FBU take strike action.
04/10/2010
London Fire Brigade’s museum is set to tell the story of the capital’s firefighters, during its open day on Friday 8th October
27/09/2010
LFEPA Chairman warns fires could go up if fortnightly rubbish collections are introduced.
23/09/2010
With planned industrial action due to start tomorrow, Fire Authority Chairman calls for conciliation
14/09/2010
Young people with autism are working with firefighters to learn about fire safety and boost their confidence.
09/09/2010
A report has revealed that London Fire Brigade has smashed its own carbon reduction goals and is now setting even more challenging targets to reach before 2015, exceeding those proposed by the Mayor of London.
07/09/2010
Millions of people will watch the Queen Vic burn on BBC drama Eastenders this Thursday and the capital’s Fire Commissioner is warning Londoners that serious fires can also be a reality for far too many people.
06/09/2010
New figures show young professionals are setting fire to their kitchens in record numbers.
31/08/2010
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
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
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
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
The capital’s youngsters have been pitting their speed, strength, teamwork and firefighting skills against each other in a borough-wide London Fire Brigade competition.
18/08/2010
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
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
Firefighters fear further summer grass fires.
23/07/2010
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 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
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
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
Warm weather leads to spate of grass fires across the capital.
28/06/2010
Firefighters urge deaf and hard of hearing to get specialist smoke alarms.
18/06/2010
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
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.
Mayor of London Boris Johnson has announced the membership of London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority (LFEPA), which runs the London Fire Brigade.
15/06/2010
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
A new rapid response vehicle – capable of tackling terror attacks and other major emergencies - hits London’s streets this week.
03/06/2010
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 Boris Johnson has reappointed Councillor Brian Coleman AM FRSA as Chairman of the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority.
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
Firefighters offer fire safety advice to London's boat owners.
26/05/2010
Firefighters remind people to take care with barbecues this summer
20/05/2010
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
London's firefighters highlight importance of home escape plans
27/04/2010
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 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
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
Six out of ten people who died in fires in last year had no smoke alarm fitted in their home.
13/04/2010
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 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
Catherine Levin joins London Fire Brigade as Deputy Head of Community Fire Safety
06/04/2010
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
London’s firefighters now have a new look following the introduction of their new-style fire kit this week.
Almost half of all accidental fires in the home start in the kitchen, according to new figures released this Easter by London Fire Brigade
19/03/2010
London Fire Brigade: A third of fires in capital started deliberately
London Fire Brigade is launching a ground breaking management recruitment campaign designed to tap into top talent from other industries.
Plans for the way London will deliver its fire service over the next three years have been agreed by London’s fire authority.
18/03/2010
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
Ex- World War Two firefighter celebrates his 100th birthday with local firefighters.
05/03/2010
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.
London Fire Brigade issue home fire safety tips ahead of No Smoking Day on March 10.
04/03/2010
Hillingdon's firefighters to take part in week of community activities.
01/03/2010
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.
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
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.
15/02/2010
Firefighters give chip safety warning during National Chip Week.
11/02/2010
London’s firefighters wish everyone a happy and prosperous Chinese New Year
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
The London Fire Brigade has won an award at the prestigious CIBSE Low Carbon Performance Awards last night (3 February 2009).
01/02/2010
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
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.
Make saving a life your new year’s resolution.
12/01/2010
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 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
Firefighters urge Londoners to take care during cold snap
