Equipment showcase for Mayor of London
Last updated: 27/03/2019, 4:46 PM

Equipment showcase for Mayor of London

20/03/2019 13:16
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The Mayor of London visited Dockhead Fire Station earlier this month (20 March) to see a showcase of some of our new equipment.

London Fire Brigade, the Met Police and London Ambulance Service staff with Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and Deputy Mayor Dr Fiona Twycross

London Fire Brigade, the Met Police and London Ambulance Service all came together for the showcase.

London Fire Brigade, the Met Police and London Ambulance Service staff with Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and Deputy Mayor Dr Fiona Twycross

London Fire Brigade, the Met Police and London Ambulance Service all came together for the showcase.
Firefighters at roll call

Roll call at Dockhead Fire Station
Firefighters explaining the features of the new uniform

Firefighters explain the features of the new uniform
The WASP - a device that detects vibrations that might indicate a building is about to move.

A look at the WASP - a device that detects vibrations that might indicate a building is about to move
London Ambulance Service officer talking through an Automated External Defibrillator

London Ambulance Service officer talks through an Automated External Defibrillator
Drone operators in action

Drone operators in action
Eva the police dog with handler and firefighter

Eva the police dog with handler and firefighter
Simba - fire investigation dog.

Simba - one of our fire investigation dogs
London Fire Brigade, the Met Police and London Ambulance Service staff with Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and Deputy Mayor Dr Fiona Twycross

At Dockhead Fire Station
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Commissioner Dany Cotton, who was also present, said “We’re at the forefront of developing and introducing new equipment to protect Londoners and keep our firefighters safe.”

New equipment

The new equipment included:

  • The new gold uniforms and their protective features
  • Fire escape hoods - providing up to 15 minutes protection from four of the main fire gases
  • WASP devices - detecting vibrations that might indicate a building is about to move
  • Drones -providing an aerial view of incidents

Partners from the Met Police and London Ambulance Service were also at the Fire Station to showcase their equipment.

The morning wrapped up with Police and Fire Investigation dogs demonstrating their detection skills and boundless energy to a very impressed crowd.

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