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Safety warning on anniversary of largest grass fire in London’s history
One act of foolishness can have devastating consequences – that’s the serious reminder from firefighters on the first anniversary of London’s biggest ever grass fire
15/07/2019 9:28 AMWaltham ForestSafety warnings -
Wembley care home where resident died had been warned about fire safety failings
A care home where a resident died after a fire in his room had already been warned by London Fire Brigade about fire safety failings.
12/07/2019 12:40 PMBrentSafety warnings -
Brigade continues its tradition to provide stewards for Wimbledon Tennis Championships
London Fire Brigade has provided stewards for the Wimbledon Tennis Championships for 54 years and 2019 is no different.
08/07/2019 10:24 AMLondon-wideOur people -
The best of Pride 2019
Pride has always been a key event for the Brigade, giving us an opportunity to stand alongside London’s LGBT+ community, and 2019 saw us at numerous Pride events.
08/07/2019 9:45 AMLondon-wideCommunity -
World’s first ‘bobsleigh’ fire engine ready to race
Firefighters will hurtle headlong down a "mountain" in a unique bobsleigh fire engine as they bid to raise money for charity by taking part in this year’s Red Bull Soap Box Race.
04/07/2019 11:28 AMLondon-wideCommunity -
London Fire Commissioner calls for volunteers and young people to get involved in cadets
London Fire Commissioner Dany Cotton is calling on more adult volunteers to get involved in our fire cadets programme. The appeal comes following a visit by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan’s visit to Old Kent Road Fire Station, where he met a range of fire cadets and volunteers as well as see them perform a drill.
02/07/2019 4:25 PMYoung peopleYoung people -
Fire engines arriving faster due to improved 999 system
Our fire engines are getting to incidents quicker since a new 999 mobilising system was installed according to a Fire Facts report published today.
28/06/2019 9:06 AMLondon-wideVehicles and technology -
Mum whose son drowned after night out teams up with firefighters to highlight dangers of water this summer
Andrea Corrie is supporting London Fire Brigade’s campaign to raise awareness of water safety this summer in memory of her son James Clark who drowned after a night out
21/06/2019 12:09 PMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
London Fire Commissioner announces her retirement
After 32 years of dedicated service, Dany Cotton, London Fire Brigade’s first woman Commissioner, has announced her retirement
20/06/2019 9:15 AMLondon-wideOur people -
Commissioner’s statement on the second anniversary of Grenfell Tower fire
Our thoughts remain with everyone affected by the tragic Grenfell Tower fire two years ago
14/06/2019 7:00 AMLondon-wideGrenfell Tower