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With barbecue fires expected to spike in spring, here are firefighter's tips to stay safe
Ahead of the anticipated warmer weather this weekend, London firefighters are reminding people of the steps they can take to prevent a barbecue from getting out of control.
23/04/2026 12:00 PMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Brigade urges smokers to take extra care ahead of annual spike in balcony fires
Firefighters are warning smokers to take extra care as data reveals that smoking-related fires rise 64 per cent between April and September every year.
13/04/2026 12:00 PMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Beckenham Blue Watch honour fallen firefighters in special Blitz anniversary memorial service
A remembrance service to commemorate the 85th anniversary of five firefighters who were sadly killed during the Blitz, has been held at St John’s Church in West Wickham.
10/04/2026 10:00 AMBromleyHistorical -
London Fire Brigade urges Londoners to spring clean gardens to help prevent grass fires
London Fire Brigade calls on Londoners to spring clean their gardens ahead of summer to cut the risk of grass fires
09/04/2026 9:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Photographs of London’s first firefighters rediscovered
Curators of the London Fire Brigade’s historic collection have uncovered a series of portrait photos, featuring the first public firefighters to serve London.
07/04/2026 12:00 PMLondon-wideHistorical -
London Fire Brigade urges Londoners to prepare for new residential evacuation plans
New fire safety regulations come into force on 6 April 2026, introducing Residential Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (RPEEPs) for multi-occupied residential buildings
02/04/2026 10:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
London Fire Brigade warns of 25 per cent rise in emergency fire calls after clocks go forward
London Fire Brigade is urging caution ahead of the clocks going forward this weekend as new data reveals fire calls rise by 25 per cent in April compared to March
26/03/2026 8:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
London and New York firefighters clash in the ring
Two firefighters from London Fire Brigade travelled to New York to take part in a charity boxing ‘Battle of the Badges’
18/03/2026 12:00 PMLondon-wideOur people -
Record number of e-bike and e-scooter fires across London in 2025, as Brigade calls for regulation to be introduced
More than 200 e-bike and e-scooter fires were recorded in London in 2025 – the highest number ever
28/01/2026 10:00 AMLondon-wideOur campaigns -
London Fire Brigade conducts NATO terrorism response training
Officers from London Fire Brigade’s National Interagency Liaison Officer (NILO) Network have conducted training on behalf of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and The US State Department.
23/01/2026 12:00 PMLondon-wideOur people