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'Brigade needs more women', warns London’s fire chief
London's first woman Commissioner, Dany Cotton, is calling for the capital's women to apply to be firefighters, as the Brigade launches its recruitment drive.
06/02/2017 10:22 AMLondon-wideOur people -
Brigade introduces brand new fire engines on London’s streets
This week the Brigade is rolling out a brand new model of fire engine for the first time in a decade. The new engine includes a high pressure hose which can deliver twice as much water than the previous model and a more ergonomic crew cab.
23/01/2017 11:42 AMLondon-wideCommunity -
Brigade slams vlogger for ‘irresponsible’ toy burning video
We're warning people that playing with fire is not a game after a YouTube vlogger was filmed setting fire to a popular children's toy.
20/01/2017 12:38 PMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Remembering the Silvertown explosion 100 years on
Remembering the Silvertown explosion 100 years on
19/01/2017 12:00 AMNewhamHistorical -
Brigade’s firefighters named in New Year Honours List
Firefighter Simon Jakeman and retired firefighter Peter Clarke have both been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the New Year's Honours list published today (31 December).
31/12/2016 12:22 PMLondon-wideOur people -
Interim Fire Commissioner Dany Cotton takes charge
London's new interim Fire Commissioner Dany Cotton took up her post from 1 January, becoming the first woman appointed to the role in our 151 year history.
22/12/2016 2:02 PMLondon-wideOur people -
London Fire Commissioner Ron Dobson leaves after 37 year career
London Fire Commissioner Ron Dobson leaves after 37 year career
21/12/2016 11:00 AMLondon-wideOur people -
Brigade premieres new BBC virtual reality film of terrifying Christmas Day blaze
A new BBC virtual reality (VR) film depicting a terrifying Christmas Day fire will be given its UK premiere today at our new pop-up museum in Lambeth.
14/12/2016 3:50 PMLondon-wideOur campaigns -
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Firefighters help fundraisers ‘fly’ across the Thames
A team of our specialist firefighters will rig up a zip wire from the roof of St Thomas' Hospital, on the South Bank of the Thames.
02/12/2016 10:49 AMWestminsterCommunity