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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 -
London Fire Commissioner Jonathan Smith awarded medal
London Fire Brigade Commissioner Jonathan Smith has been awarded the King's Fire Service Medal in the King's 2026 Birthday Honours list.
13/06/2026 12:00 PMLondon-wideOur people -
London firefighters highlight fire safety tips for dementia patients and their carers
London firefighters are highlighting fire safety to help carers [in Carer’s Week 8-14 June] looking after individuals living with dementia. An estimated 982,000 people in the UK are affected by the condition.
12/06/2026 1:00 PMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
London Fire Brigade engages with 80 businesses in Fulham fire safety drive
London Fire Brigade teams engaged with 80 businesses on North End Road in Fulham last month to improve understanding of fire safety responsibilities and compliance with fire safety legislation.
08/06/2026 10:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
London firefighters rescue an average of seven people a day
New data from London Fire Brigade has revealed that firefighters rescued 2,455 people between April 2025 and March 2026 – an average of nearly seven people a day. From fires in high-rise buildings and multi-vehicle collisions to rescues from lifts and the Thames, firefighters used their technical expertise to rescue Londoners in numerous situations across the capital.
28/05/2026 8:00 AMLondon-wideOur campaigns -
Warning around wildfires and water as London set to bask in Spring Bank Holiday heatwave
London Fire Brigade is sharing advice to help Londoners enjoy the hot weather safely, ahead of the capital’s first potential heatwave of the year.
22/05/2026 10:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
The Brigade and Uber Eats partner to enhance e-bike battery safety education for delivery couriers
The Brigade and Uber Eats have launched a new educational partnership designed to prioritise battery safety and fire prevention for delivery couriers.
21/05/2026 12:00 PMLondon-wideOur campaigns -
Brigade marks first anniversary of Bicester Motion tragedy
London Fire Commissioner comments on the first anniversary of the tragic Bicester Motion fire
15/05/2026 10:00 AMLondon-wideOur people