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London firefighters issue timely reminder to stay fire-safe this Pancake Day
With around 60% of fires at home starting in the kitchen, the London Fire Brigade is reminding people how they can stay safe on Shrove Tuesday
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Bishop of London christens Brigade’s new fire boats as they enter service on the Thames
The Brigade’s new fire boats have been blessed by the Bishop of London as part of their official christening, as they begin to respond to emergencies and operate along the river.
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London Fire Brigade urges caution around water as drownings rise
London Fire Brigade is urging caution around water over the summer holidays, as new figures reveal accidental drownings have spiked in the past two years.
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White goods 'time bomb' exposed, warn fire chiefs
New figures haved revealed there is, on average, nearly one fire a day in the capital involving white goods such as dishwashers, washing machines, tumble dryers, fridges and freezers.
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Brigade welcomes Hackitt proposals to increase fire service role in building safety
We welcomes new proposals to increase the role of the fire service in the safety of buildings and urges the Government to take new recommendations on board quickly
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New ‘Gold standard’ firefighter kit for London crews and fire dogs
London’s firefighters and their furry colleagues are now wearing new gold coloured fire tunics and leggings in the biggest kit update for eight years
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Brigade’s fire safety expert awarded MBE in New Year’s Honours list
Fire safety expert Nick Coombe has been awarded an MBE (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) in the New Year’s Honours List
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Fire Authority votes on Draft Fifth London Safety Plan
Members of London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority met today (Monday, 21 January) to discuss the draft Fifth London Safety Plan.
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Restaurant owner loses appeal against fine for fire safety offences
A former boss of a Hounslow restaurant has lost his appeal against a £10,800 fine for eight breaches of fire safety regulations at the 300-seater business.
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London Fire Brigade receives 412 emergency calls as superstorm sweeps the capital
The London Fire Brigade said today that it received more than 13 times the usual number of calls for a Monday morning at the height of the superstorm, St Jude.
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