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Fire engines arriving faster due to improved 999 system
Our fire engines are getting to incidents quicker since a new 999 mobilising system was installed according to a Fire Facts report published today.
28/06/2019 9:06 AMLondon-wideVehicles and technology -
Mum whose son drowned after night out teams up with firefighters to highlight dangers of water this summer
Andrea Corrie is supporting London Fire Brigade’s campaign to raise awareness of water safety this summer in memory of her son James Clark who drowned after a night out
21/06/2019 12:09 PMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
London Fire Commissioner announces her retirement
After 32 years of dedicated service, Dany Cotton, London Fire Brigade’s first woman Commissioner, has announced her retirement
20/06/2019 9:15 AMLondon-wideOur people -
Commissioner’s statement on the second anniversary of Grenfell Tower fire
Our thoughts remain with everyone affected by the tragic Grenfell Tower fire two years ago
14/06/2019 7:00 AMLondon-wideGrenfell Tower -
Brigade response to Whirlpool recall notice
The Brigade welcomes the news that a recall notice is to be issued for up to 500,000 Whirlpool tumble dryers which pose a fire safety risk
12/06/2019 11:13 AMLondon-wideOur campaigns -
London History Day a roaring success for pop-up museum
Over 300 people visited the London Fire Brigade pop-up museum to celebrate London History Day on 31st May.
12/06/2019 10:31 AMLondon-wideCommunity -
Brigade reveals two thirds of fatal fires in the home involve people receiving care
In Carers Week London Fire Brigade is urging carers to book a free Home Fire Safety Visit for those they care for.
11/06/2019 9:34 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Firefighters warn capital cannabis factory fires at an all time high
New figures released today by the London Fire Brigade show there were 12 cannabis factory fires in London in the first four months of the year putting the capital on course for an alarming high
07/06/2019 9:52 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Grass fire warning as temperatures set to soar this weekend
It’s set to be a scorcher this weekend as Britain basks in temperatures of up to 30C – but firefighters are warning Londoners to take care to avoid a repeat of last year’s spate of grass fires
31/05/2019 1:23 PMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Special educational schools without sprinklers are failing vulnerable children, Brigade warns
Today the Brigade submits its consultation response to the Government’s technical review of Building Bulletin 100 by continuing its calls for sprinklers to be a mandatory inclusion in all new school builds and refurbishments
31/05/2019 12:01 AMLondon-wideOur campaigns