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Deputy Commissioner Richard Mills retires after playing an integral role in the Brigade’s transformation
Deputy Commissioner Richard Mills has taken part in his final roll call at Stratford Fire Station after 30 years’ service.
04/10/2022 12:00 PMLondon-wideOur people -
A statement from the London Fire Commissioner on the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II
A statement from the London Fire Commissioner on the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II
08/09/2022 7:00 PMLondon-wideHistorical -
Westfield Stratford City to launch new safety hub
The Brigade has joined together with Westfield and Newham Council to launch the venture on Emergency Services Day.
07/09/2022 9:00 AMNewhamSafety warnings -
Mayor welcomes new fire boats on the Thames as part of £40m Brigade transformation funded by City Hall
The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has welcomed London Fire Brigade’s new fire boats to the Thames as part of a £40 million investment made by City Hall to expand the Brigade’s fleet of equipment and vehicles.
01/09/2022 2:00 PMLondon-wideVehicles and technology -
Mayor joins the Brigade in urging the public to take extra measures as the impact of extreme weather conditions continue
The Mayor of London is joining firefighters in urging the public to continue to help protect the Capital and prevent further wildfires.
15/08/2022 11:30 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Londoners urged to take action during second heatwave as new data shows unprecedented increase in grass fires
New data shows a major increase in grass, rubbish and open land fires in London compared to last year, prompting an urgent warning from firefighters as the second heatwave of the summer starts.
11/08/2022 9:05 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Firefighters fear deliberate grass fires could spike further over summer holidays as Feltham grass fire believed to be arson
Last year, London Fire Brigade attended the lowest number of deliberate fires in 20 years, but firefighters are concerned that this number could rise over the summer holidays due to fire setting.
10/08/2022 6:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Ban disposable BBQs now says London Fire Chief
London’s Fire Commissioner is calling for a total ban on disposable barbecues following one of the busiest weeks in London Fire Brigade’s history.
29/07/2022 1:25 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
London Fire Commissioner Andy Roe responds to latest HMICFRS report
The latest report by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS)
27/07/2022 12:01 AMLondon-wideOur people -
Firefighters’ heroic actions prevented fatalities on Brigade’s busiest day since World War II
London Fire Brigade had its busiest day since World War II yesterday as record temperatures led to hundreds of fires across the city.
20/07/2022 12:30 PMLondon-wideIncidents