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London Fire Brigade has fundamentally changed the way it tackles large scale fires in high-rise buildings
Fundamental changes to the way London Fire Brigade deals with large high-rise fires since the Grenfell Tower fire aim to make people safer and demonstrates the service’s willingness to listen, adapt and better serve London’s communities.
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Firefighters fear deliberate grass fires could spike further over summer holidays as Feltham grass fire believed to be arson
Last year, London Fire Brigade attended the lowest number of deliberate fires in 20 years, but firefighters are concerned that this number could rise over the summer holidays due to fire setting.
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Mayor welcomes new fire boats on the Thames as part of £40m Brigade transformation funded by City Hall
The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has welcomed London Fire Brigade’s new fire boats to the Thames as part of a £40 million investment made by City Hall to expand the Brigade’s fleet of equipment and vehicles.
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Firefighters offer support to those with hoarding tendencies over concerns cost of living crisis could increase fire risk
London Fire Brigade is urging those who store large amounts of possessions at home to reach out for support over concerns the cost-of-living crisis could exacerbate the fire risk
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Brigade encourages Londoners to complete Home Fire Safety Checker for those they care for as winter nights draw in
Ahead of the clocks going back this weekend, London Fire Brigade is appealing for those who care for others to complete the online Home Fire Safety Checker for their loved ones
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Over 100 firefighters and family members mark 50 years since fatal hotel fire
This morning, over 100 firefighters and family members attended the scene of the fatal Worsley Hotel fire for a memorial service for the fire which was deliberately started at the hotel in Clifton Gardens, Maida Vale, on Friday 13 December 1974.
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Brigade introduces brand new fire engines on London’s streets
This week the Brigade is rolling out a brand new model of fire engine for the first time in a decade. The new engine includes a high pressure hose which can deliver twice as much water than the previous model and a more ergonomic crew cab.
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London fire chiefs urge caution ahead of ‘biggest storm since 1987’
London Fire Brigade is urging Londoners to take care as the capital is expected to be hit with heavy rain and winds that could reach up to 80mph. Sunday and Monday are set to see some of the worst weather in over 25 years as a huge storm approaches the UK from North America.
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Rogue ‘beds in sheds’ landlord guilty of fire safety offences
A landlord who rented out bedsits above a car workshop was ordered to pay £25,000 in fines and costs for breaking fire safety laws. The prosecution marks a first for the Brigade who successfully argued for £5,000 of the ill-gotten gains he received in rent to be confiscated.
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Firefighters issue further e-bike warning following flat fire – West Hampstead
Firefighters have issued another e-bike safety warning following a flat fire involving a converted e-
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