One of the most influential UK firefighters of the past 30 years is retiring from the fire service, leaving it far more diverse than the one he joined in 1990.
Andrea Corrie is supporting London Fire Brigade’s campaign to raise awareness of water safety this summer in memory of her son James Clark who drowned after a night out
This year alone, we have attended 57 fires in schools in the capital and new figures released by the Brigade show that not a single school had an automatic fire suppression system fitted.
We know people are worried about e-bike and e-scooter fires and the risk they pose to life and property. That’s why we’ve released guidance for those responsible for fire safety in buildings, such as landlords and business owners, on how best to store and charge these vehicles.
We know people are worried about e-bike and e-scooter fires and the risk they pose to life and property. That’s why we’ve released guidance for those responsible for fire safety in buildings, such as landlords and business owners, on how best to store and charge these vehicles.
We have highlighted the issue of door switches causing fire in different white goods to Whirlpool, Government and in our evidence to the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Select Committee, so we are pleased to hear that Whirlpool have decided to take the step to get these potentially lethal washing machines out of people’s homes.
This year’s Black History Month has been a big one for the Brigade. Staff across the organisation really put their hearts into organising events that show the positive impact Black people have had on London Fire Brigade and British society as a whole.
Got any warm, winter coats you no longer need? Drop them off at one of twelve fire stations taking part in Wrap Up London’s campaign, and they’ll be shared amongst front-line charities helping people who face a cold winter.