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Brigade pledges to take lead on high rise safety following Lakanal inquest
Brigade pledges to take lead on high rise safety following Lakanal inquest
28/05/2013 12:00 AMLondon-wideIncidents -
Brigade pledges to take lead on high rise safety following Lakanal inquest
London Fire Brigade has today pledged to play a leading role in promoting a wider understanding of fire safety among high rise residents.
28/05/2013 12:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Firefighters stage ‘limo chop’ in Covent Garden to highlight dangers of illegal limousines
London firefighters are set to showcase the vital rescue skills used at the scene of accidents by cutting up a limo in the heart of world-famous Covent Garden on 14 May 2013. Actors from Casualties Union will be ‘rescued’ from the limousine.
14/05/2013 12:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Brigade plans to recoup false alarm cost from culprits
London’s hospitals with the worst false alarms record could be hit with a £700,000 a year bill according to plans being consulted on by the London Fire Brigade.
09/05/2013 12:00 AMLondon-wideCommunity -
Ten care home fires a week prompts Brigade sprinklers call
New figures released by London Fire Brigade reveal that there are more than ten fires a week in the capital’s care homes and sheltered accommodation.
25/04/2013 12:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Brigade’s social media reduces young professionals’ fires
New figures released today by the London Fire Brigade show that young professionals are having two fewer fires a week since the Brigade started using social media to share vital fire safety advice with the public.
23/04/2013 12:00 AMLondon-wideCommunity -
Newborn foal “Steve” saved from river ordeal
London Fire Brigade said today that a newborn baby foal was rescued by its specially trained firefighters this morning from the River Lea in Essex after being trapped in the water by 12 foot banks overnight.
19/04/2013 12:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Brigade issues ‘beauty blaze’ warning after hairdryer fire
London Fire Brigade has today issued a warning about ‘beauty blazes’, following a large house fire that is believed to have been caused by a hairdryer in Harrow this week.
18/04/2013 12:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Londoners invited to attend public meetings on future of Brigade
Londoners are being urged to attend public meetings to have their say on the future of the capital’s fire service.
04/04/2013 12:00 AMLondon-wideOur people -
Lakanal inquests verdict: Commissioner's statement
London Fire Commissioner Ron Dobson statement
28/03/2013 12:00 AMLondon-wideIncidents