In addition to responding to media queries, the Press Office plays a crucial role in warning and informing local communities during significant incidents, such as large house fires. They also campaign on key issues to ensure the safety of Londoners.
For up-to-date information on significant incidents visit our incidents page and follow @londonfire.
The Press Office can be reached directly during regular office hours between 0830 and 1700.
Please note that the press inbox is not monitored outside of these hours.
A Duty Press Officer can respond to urgent out of hours media enquiries. To contact them, please call
Ask for the Duty Press Officer to be paged.
Catherine and Sophia manage the 24/7 press office, that aims to warn, inform and educate Londoners about the work of the Brigade.
Our Senior Communications Officers proactively promote the work the Brigade does every day. As well as warning and informing Londoners about significant incidents, they lead on a number of Brigade campaigns. They are also on hand to react to the fast-paced news cycle, ensuring that the media is up-to-date with vital information and responding to queries from journalists and requests for interviews and filming.
Alongside their colleagues, Joanna and Jesi work on traditional and social media to keep London aware of our key functions. They also make sure the team is supported and monitor our mentions in the media.