Whether they answer 999 calls, educate the public on fire prevention, ensure smooth operational running, or spend their days out in the community responding to emergencies, we know our people are our greatest asset.
We value their work and commitment, and have been working to bring together a number of people-focused initiatives to make sure every person who works with us can become the best that they can be.
The biggest multi-agency training exercise in our history
London Fire Brigade supports staff in their learning and development to enable everyone to deliver to their maximum potential at work, now and in the future.
It's our ambition to empower a well-developed, inclusive workforce that is motivated, competent and confident in work performance and contributes to effective and efficient organisational delivery.
London Fire Brigade wants to help its staff reach their potential by understanding what development they need, and using initiatives that bring out the best in people, such as coaching and mentoring. The Brigade will introduce a new structured approach to career succession and will continue to provide learning support for all staff.
We are working to achieve this through a training and development strategy that is designed to:
As well as providing excellent training and development, we are committed to making London Fire Brigade a great place to work, though initiatives including:
The role of the service and that of the firefighter is evolving. Firefighters are generally respected and trusted in the community. We are keen to explore how firefighters can assume an even greater leadership role within the community. This includes contributing to health initiatives and crime prevention efforts to make London and its local communities even better places to live, work, and visit.