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London firefighter awarded prestigious academic fellowship for operational research project
London Fire Brigade’s Borough Commander for Hammersmith and Fulham, Lucy Macleod, has been awarded a prestigious Winston Churchill fellowship.
03/08/2026 10:00 AMLondon-wideOur people -
Brigade issues safety warning to Londoners on purchasing hand fans and using them safely in a heatwave
With another heatwave forecast this week, and Londoners looking for ways to cool down, fire investigators at London Fire Brigade are issuing a safety warning on using and buying fans.
29/07/2026 10:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Firefighters issue summer holiday hot weather warning for London
As temperatures are set to rise above 30 degrees again this week, and summer holidays beginning, firefighters are warning Londoners to stay safe in the heat.
27/07/2026 12:00 PMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
London Fire Brigade celebrates over 60 years of service at Wimbledon Tennis Championships
Following a successful two weeks at The All England Lawn Tennis Championships, London Fire Brigade celebrates over sixty years of stewarding at one of the biggest international sporting events in the world.
13/07/2026 12:00 PMLondon-wideOur people -
London Fire Brigade records busiest day for emergency calls in 2026
The high call volume already being experienced by the Brigade comes during another heatwave, which brings with it a heightened risk of wildfires in London and could lead more Londoners to cool off in waterways. In anticipation, the Brigade is asking Londoners to take extra care in the hot weather to keep themselves and others safe.
07/07/2026 12:00 PMLondon-wideIncidents -
E-moped recalled due to fire risk concerns following Brigade investigation
Following an alert from London Fire Brigade to the Department for Business & Trade, a recall has been issued for an e-moped, that poses a serious risk of fire.
02/07/2026 1:00 PMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
London Fire Brigade joins UK-ISAR team in Venezuela for rescue effort
London Fire Brigade has sent seven members of the Brigade, to join the UK-ISAR earthquake rescue effort. UK-ISAR is the official UK Government response to international disasters, funded and supported by FCDO (Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office).
29/06/2026 12:00 PMLondon-wideOur people -
London firefighters attend over 730 incidents across the capital
On 23 June, the Brigade’s Control Room in south London took 1153 emergency calls in 24 hours, mobilising firefighters to 737 separate incidents.
24/06/2026 12:00 PMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Brigade urges people to take care outdoors during exceptional heatwave in London this week
Capital faces elevated risk of wildfire and concerns around people heading into the water.
23/06/2026 11:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
London firefighters warn parents and young people about water safety as part of Drowning Prevention Week
As part of Drowning Prevention Week and as the weather begins to warm up again, London Fire Brigade is asking for support from teachers, parents and guardians to ensure children are aware of the dangers of open water.
16/06/2026 10:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings