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Produce resources and guidance
Our resources and guidance: Browse and download our diverse range of fire prevention guidance and publications in our resources library.
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British Firefighter Challenge 2023
Some of our fittest firefighters recently went to the British Firefighter Challenge in Manchester to represent London Fire Brigade.
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Dog detectives head underground
Did you know that when our Fire Investigation dogs work on the London Underground they face special challenges?
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Arjan Advani
Arjan Advani was a firefighter who served in London during the Second World War and later returned to India to become Chief Officer of the Delhi Fire Service.
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Fires and incidents that changed history
From unusual fires – like the frozen fire on Butler's Wharf – to fires that shaped the face of London, read more about major historical fires.
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Scaling new heights at St Paul’s Cathedral
A fire evacuation and salvage exercise at St Paul’s Cathedral earlier this month provided an opportunity to work with City Police and the St Paul’s team.
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A brief history of our breathing apparatus
The need for firefighters to enter a burning building to enable them to extinguish a fire has always been hindered by the smoke generated from the flames – so breathing apparatus is essential.
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The bombing of the Old Palace School - 19 April 1941
Researcher Paul Chiddicks shares details about the bombing of the Old Palace School an Auxiliary Fire Service substation on 19 April 1941 during the Second World War
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Community football programme
During 2025-26 we worked with Goals to deliver a community football programme for young people in London. This blended football training with fire safety education and career mentoring, all delivered by firefighters.
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Why do children set fires?
Children and young people start to play with fire for various reasons, ranging from natural curiosity in toddlers to older children using firesetting to express feelings of anger or emotional distress.
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