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Fire Brigades Union industrial action round up
The Fire Brigades Union’s 47th period of strike action ended last night. The four day strike began at 1800 on 31 October and finished at 1800 on Tuesday 4 November.
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The King's Cross fire, 1987 – fires that changed history
On 18 November 1987, the worst fire in the history of the London Underground claimed the lives of 31 people, including a senior ranked firefighter, and seriously injured many more at King's Cross station.
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New report into New Providence Wharf fire shows serious fire safety issues in building
A serious failure of a smoke ventilation system that resulted in the building acting like a “broken chimney” left residents’ only escape route smoke logged during the New Providence Wharf fire, a report released today by London Fire Brigade has said.
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London Fire Brigade teams up with GOALS to deliver football and fire safety to young people
London Fire Brigade have teamed up with GOALS to deliver a community football programme to young people across four West London boroughs.
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London Fire Commissioner response to HMICFRS announcement about removing LFB from enhanced monitoring
London Fire Brigade removed from enhanced monitoring
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Landlord found guilty of fire safety breaches in flats above Islington takeaway
A landlord has been found guilty of a series of fire safety failings which left residents with only one option to escape a fire - via a restaurant with a metal shutter that was closed at night.
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Family explores legacy of World War Two fire service hero
Ahead of VE Day, the family of an Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) hero who drove a fuel truck during the Blitz visited London Fire Brigade to learn more about her story.
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Southwark firefighters and fire safety team deliver day of action at Borough Market
Southwark Borough’s firefighters and Fire Safety Officers recently spent the day at Borough Market, engaging with the community and local businesses on key fire safety risks facing the area
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London Fire Brigade team undertake 370 mile charity cycle challenge
London Fire Brigade staff are undertaking a unique and gruelling 370-mile charity bike ride that will see them visit every neighbouring Fire and Rescue Service to London.
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London Fire Brigade submits plans for its headquarters in Lambeth
London Fire Brigade has submitted a planning application for the refurbishment of its site at 8 Albert Embankment. The application also includes plans to modernise Lambeth Fire Station, which forms part of the building.
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