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New fire report shows majority of fire deaths occur after a delay in calling 999
A new ‘Fire Facts’ report published today by the London Fire Brigade shows that the majority of fire deaths in the capital happen when there is a delay in people dialling 999.
23/06/2014 12:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Grass fire warning ahead of Saturday strike
The recent warm dry weather has led fire chiefs to issue an urgent grass fires warning as the Fire Brigades Union strike on Saturday.
20/06/2014 12:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Firefighters test high rise response as Brigade urges residents to ‘Know the Plan’
London Fire Brigade is staging a major training exercise in a derelict Isleworth office block to test its response to high rise emergencies.
19/06/2014 12:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Brigade’s fresh concern over growing problem of ‘beds in sheds’
London Fire Brigade said today that the problem of so-called beds in sheds is becoming more apparent across the capital.
16/06/2014 12:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Senior fire officer hopes award will inspire other women
Last night London Fire Brigade’s Assistant Commissioner Dany Cotton, who is the UK’s most senior woman fire officer, beat off stiff competition to be awarded the ‘Women in Public Service’ Award at The First Women Awards. The awards recognise senior level business women and professionals.
13/06/2014 12:00 AMLondon-wideCommunity -
World Cup cooking is a fire hazard, warns Brigade
London Fire Brigade said today it wants people to get a takeaway instead of cooking under the influence of alcohol which could lead them scoring an own goal during the World Cup.
12/06/2014 12:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Bio-fuel warning after three teenagers badly burned by barbecue
Three teenagers were injured at the weekend after attempting to use bio-ethanol fuel to start a barbecue in Isleworth, in west London, said London Fire Brigade today.
10/06/2014 12:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Mayor to officially open state-of-the-art training venue for London’s firefighters
The first of two brand new state-of-the-art, multi-million-pound training centres for London’s firefighters will be officially opened by Mayor Boris Johnson on Monday (9 June).
09/06/2014 12:00 AMLondon-wideCommunity -
Firefighter Ken, 50 years man and boy
Firefighter Ken, 50 years man and boy
04/06/2014 12:00 AMLondon-wideOur people -
Lucky family narrowly escape candle bedroom blaze
An extremely lucky family beat the odds and escaped unhurt after a serious fire in their home.
03/06/2014 12:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings