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Mayor’s direction on London Safety Plan
The Mayor has issued a direction to London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority (LFEPA) as follows:
05/08/2013 12:00 AMLondon-wideOur people -
Number of people trapped in objects like handcuffs and toilet seat rises
The London Fire Brigade said today that the number of incidents involving people being stuck or trapped in objects like handcuffs and toilet seats has risen over the last three years.
29/07/2013 12:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Grass fires increase to 29 a day
London firefighters have attended an average of 29 grass fires a day this July (1-21). The total number of grass fires for that period is 613 - seven times higher than last year. The busiest day was last Monday, (15 July) with 52 grass fires attended
22/07/2013 12:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Fire Chiefs issue air conditioner warning
With a long, hot summer predicted, fire chiefs are warning businesses to check their air conditioning systems are in good working order following two blazes caused by poorly maintained units in a week.
22/07/2013 12:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Following forest fires firefighters focus on flash floods
After dealing with a huge increase in grass and forest fires, London’s firefighters are now on flood alert after the Met Office issued a ‘yellow alert’ severe weather warning for the capital tonight and into tomorrow.
22/07/2013 12:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Firefighters dealing with worst grass fires since 2006
London’s firefighters had a busy day yesterday dealing with a spate of grass fires across London, the worst since the summer of 2006.
19/07/2013 12:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Brigade concerned as grass fires double
Firefighters are dealing with twice as many grass fires in London compared with last year and are warning that they could rise further unless people act responsibly.
17/07/2013 12:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Dry grass could lead to ashes heartache this summer Brigade warns
The hot weather may be great for the cricket between England and Australia but London firefighters are dealing with 15 grass fires every day which could rise unless people act responsibly.
11/07/2013 12:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Commissioner publishes latest proposals on future of capital's fire service
The London Fire Commissioner has today published revised proposals for the future of the capital’s fire and rescue service, which will now be discussed by the Fire Authority on Thursday, 18 July.
10/07/2013 12:00 AMLondon-wideOur people -
London crews scoop multiple awards at top rescue competition
London firefighters scooped a host of awards after an intense, two-day challenge, thought to be the largest rescue competition in the world.
07/07/2013 12:00 AMLondon-wideOur people