London Fire Brigade to take “immediate action” following damning independent review into “institutionally misogynist and racist” culture
November 28, 2022
Following a damning independent review into the culture of the London Fire Brigade (LFB), firefighters face suspension or dismissal if they are found to have bullied or been racist, misogynistic or homophobic, its Commissioner, Andy Roe has stated. Read More
Major incidents across UK puts strain on fire services – ‘Scale of these fires is set to continue’
July 28, 2022
The capital was one of 15 areas around the UK to declare a major incident with fires starting on a day which saw a record temperature of 40.3C (104.5F). Read More
LFB voices growing concerns over number of new properties being ‘deliberately’ designed to avoid fire safety rules
November 23, 2021
The LFB has expressed mounting concerns over the quantity of new properties being designed to avoid adhering to post-Grenfell fire safety rules. Read More
Historic landmarks urged to complete fire emergency salvage plans by London Fire Brigade
October 26, 2021
Thousands of historic artefacts are at risk of being lost forever if venues do not have the correct salvage plans in place, London Fire Brigade has warned. Read More
LFB warns home workers of increased fire risk related to use of portable heaters
October 18, 2021
As people continue to work from home, the LFB urges individuals to be aware of the increased fire risk related to the use of portable heaters. Read More
‘A catalogue of fire risks’ found at Victoria Coach Station
February 27, 2020
London’s Victoria Coach Station has been given a fire enforcement notice after concerns were raised from fire experts that revealed a “catalogue of major fire risks”. Read More
Sprinklers must be made mandatory for all residential new-builds, says LFB
February 18, 2019
The London Fire Brigade (LFB) is urging the government to make the installation of sprinklers mandatory on all new-build residential developments – whatever their height. Read More
Met Police to probe fire service over Grenfell ‘stay put’ request
June 7, 2018
The Metropolitan Police has announced that it will investigate London Fire Brigade’s use of a ‘stay put’ policy during the Grenfell Tower fire. Read More
Event – Mind the gap in fire information
September 16, 2016
The UK’s Fire Information Group (FIG UK) is holding a seminar Mind the Gap in Fire Information: Update 2016 in October Read More
HSE investigating after man dies in nightclub fire
August 11, 2016
The HSE has begun a joint investigation with police after a man died in hospital earlier this week from burns Read More