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Brigade’s team of canine super-sleuths pass latest certification to continue serving Londoners
London Fire Brigade’s trio of four-legged fire investigators will be serving the capital for another year after passing their latest certification.
26/08/2020 8:00 AMLondon-wideOur people -
Firefighters feel the effects of climate change as London storms cause widespread flooding
London’s firefighters and 999 Control Officers have had a busy few weeks as extreme weather has resulted in grass fires during heat waves and severe flooding caused by summer storms.
21/08/2020 1:00 PMLondon-wideOur people -
London Fire Brigade has seen a 20 per cent increase in smoking-related fires despite over one million people kicking the habit
New figures from London Fire Brigade show the number of smoking-related fires in the home has increased by around 20 per cent since the UK lockdown was announced, despite it being reported that one million smokers in the UK have quit during the pandemic
10/08/2020 3:00 PMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Salvation Army volunteer awarded for years of service to Brigade
A Salvation Army volunteer who has supported firefighters at incidents for more than 15 years has been awarded for his dedication
05/08/2020 11:00 AMHackneyOur people -
Fire dog Watson sponsored by law firm Leigh Day
One of London Fire Brigade’s four-legged detectives with a nose for sniffing out the cause of fires is being sponsored by a law firm which specialises in claims for household appliance blazes.
03/08/2020 10:00 AMLondon-wideOur people -
Son backs fire chiefs’ flammable skin creams campaign following mother’s tragic death
A grieving son whose mum died after accidentally setting fire to herself while wearing an emollient cream is backing a campaign, launched today, to improve safety labelling on emollients and ensure people know how to use them safely.
29/07/2020 8:30 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
London Fire Brigade calls on housing providers to get ready for new fire safety laws
London Fire Brigade has written to all major housing providers in the capital urging them to get plans in place ahead of new fire safety legislation coming into effect.
28/07/2020 1:00 PMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Amazon removes balcony barbecues from sale over fire risk fears
Retail giant Amazon has removed a number of barbecues specifically designed for use on balconies from sale over serious safety concerns highlighted by London Fire Brigade.
15/07/2020 8:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Man rescued from fire as baby 18 years ago reunited with firefighters who saved his life
Man rescued from fire as baby 18 years ago reunited with firefighters who saved his life.
10/07/2020 10:00 AMEnfieldOur people -
London Fire Brigade warns of a spike in fires as UK pubs reopen for the first time in three months
London Fire Brigade is warning of a possible spike in fires due to concerns that people may drink to excess this coming Saturday as pubs, bars and restaurants reopen for the first time in three months.
02/07/2020 10:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings