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Fire dog Watson sponsored by law firm Leigh Day
One of London Fire Brigade’s four-legged detectives with a nose for sniffing out the cause of fires is being sponsored by a law firm which specialises in claims for household appliance blazes.
03/08/2020 10:00 AMLondon-wideOur people -
Son backs fire chiefs’ flammable skin creams campaign following mother’s tragic death
A grieving son whose mum died after accidentally setting fire to herself while wearing an emollient cream is backing a campaign, launched today, to improve safety labelling on emollients and ensure people know how to use them safely.
29/07/2020 8:30 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
London Fire Brigade calls on housing providers to get ready for new fire safety laws
London Fire Brigade has written to all major housing providers in the capital urging them to get plans in place ahead of new fire safety legislation coming into effect.
28/07/2020 1:00 PMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Amazon removes balcony barbecues from sale over fire risk fears
Retail giant Amazon has removed a number of barbecues specifically designed for use on balconies from sale over serious safety concerns highlighted by London Fire Brigade.
15/07/2020 8:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Man rescued from fire as baby 18 years ago reunited with firefighters who saved his life
Man rescued from fire as baby 18 years ago reunited with firefighters who saved his life.
10/07/2020 10:00 AMEnfieldOur people -
London Fire Brigade warns of a spike in fires as UK pubs reopen for the first time in three months
London Fire Brigade is warning of a possible spike in fires due to concerns that people may drink to excess this coming Saturday as pubs, bars and restaurants reopen for the first time in three months.
02/07/2020 10:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Firefighter donating £1000 prize to Firefighters Charity
London Firefighter Jimmy Durant has donated £1000 prize to the Firefighters Charity.
01/07/2020 3:15 PMLondon-wideOur people -
London Fire Brigade launches its diversity and inclusion commitment, Togetherness Strategy
London Fire Brigade Commissioner Andy Roe today launches Togetherness Strategy, the Brigade’s commitment to embedding gold-standard inclusion and diversity practice in everything we do - and in our relationships with the communities we proudly serve.
01/07/2020 11:00 AMLondon-wideOur people -
Renters better protected from fire hazards thanks to new regulations
Rogue landlords could face fines of up to £30,000 if they don’t comply with new regulations which come into force today designed to keep renters safe from faulty electrics and fire hazards.
01/07/2020 8:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
London firefighter helps save family farm from wildfire
London firefighter, Emily Butler, was at home at her family farm in Thursley when a local farmer called and said that flames were spreading towards their land. With nine years of experience and training under her belt, she went out to help.
26/06/2020 10:00 AMLondon-wideIncidents