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Firefighters rescue two people after roof fire in Walthamstow
The Brigade’s fire investigators believe a cigarette which had not been properly extinguished was thrown from a window onto a flat roof
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London Fire Brigade champions Young Voices project to help shape the future
A new project launched by London Fire Brigade is empowering young members of staff to shape the future of the Brigade.
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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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Fire chiefs warn night club owners ‘no room for complacency’ in wake of Brazil tragedy
The London Fire Brigade has today warned the owners of clubs, pubs and restaurants in the capital not to be complacent about fire safety, after over 230 people were killed following a fire in a Brazil nightclub.
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Chicken shop owner gets suspended sentence for breaking fire safety laws
The owner of a fried chicken shop who persistently broke fire safety laws has been handed a four month suspended prison sentence and ordered to pay a total of £19,000 in fines and costs, following a successful prosecution by London Fire Brigade
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Senior fire officer hopes award will inspire other women
Last night London Fire Brigade’s Assistant Commissioner Dany Cotton, who is the UK’s most senior woman fire officer, beat off stiff competition to be awarded the ‘Women in Public Service’ Award at The First Women Awards. The awards recognise senior level business women and professionals.
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Black ‘Front Liners’ and Fire Service personnel during the London Blitz
For Black History Month historian Stephen Bourne tells us about some of the Black people involved in the fire service in the 1930s and 40s.
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Fire service awards recognises women’s exceptional leadership at the Brigade
Four female colleagues at the Brigade are recognised for their exceptional leadership, innovation and for delivering on the Brigade’s commitment to diversity in 2020 Women In The Fire Service awards.
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Back to Uni checklist: 10 fire safety essentials for freshers and returners
Take a minute to have a look at our back to University checklist and make sure you’ve checked off everything to stay fire safe in your accommodation
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Bid to improve product safety strengthened as fire brigade and regulator join forces
London Fire Brigade has joined forces with a national regulator to reduce the risk to the public from dangerous products which can cause fires
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