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Post Grenfell Fire Safety skills crisis exposed by Brigade
There will be an increase in serious building fires unless the construction industry starts to take fire safety more seriously.
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Government building safety recommendations could fail due to fire safety skills crisis
London Fire Brigade is warning that the Government’s building fire safety reforms announced today could fail unless urgent action is taken to address the skills gap in the building and fire safety sectors
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Brigade says farewell to homeless shelter hosted at former Clerkenwell fire station
Brigade has said farewell to London’s first LGBTIQ+ homeless shelter it has hosted at the vacant Clerkenwell Fire Station since 2019
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London Fire Brigade declares major incident over Storm Eunice calls
London Fire Brigade has declared a major incident in response to the volume of 999 calls being taken about Storm Eunice-related incidents.
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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 celebrates International Women in Engineering Day 2024
In celebration of International Women in Engineering Day (INWED ) on June 23, London Fire Brigade is proud to highlight its ongoing dedication to supporting women and girls in engineering.
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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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London Fire Brigade urges Londoners to prepare for new residential evacuation plans
New fire safety regulations come into force on 6 April 2026, introducing Residential Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (RPEEPs) for multi-occupied residential buildings
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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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