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Simba the fire dog helps secure murder convictions after arson attack
On International Dog Day (August 26), we are highlighting how important the work of our fire dogs is and how valuable an asset they are to the Brigade.
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Tom George retires after 32 years at London Fire Brigade
Deputy Commissioner and Director of Operations Tom George has retired from London Fire Brigade after 32 years of service to the capital.
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Smoke visible for miles following fire near Royal Docks
Brigade ‘999’ Control Officers took around 35 emergency calls to a fire on the site of the Old Millennium Mills building near the Royal Docks in Silvertown last night.
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London Fire Brigade celebrates International Women In Engineering Day 2020
London Fire Brigade today celebrates International Women In Engineering Day 2020 with a call to women engineers, full or part-qualified, as well as women and girls interested in engineering, to join us.
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Renters better protected from fire hazards thanks to new regulations
Rogue landlords could face fines of up to £30,000 if they don’t comply with new regulations which come into force today designed to keep renters safe from faulty electrics and fire hazards.
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London Fire Brigade launches its diversity and inclusion commitment, Togetherness Strategy
London Fire Brigade Commissioner Andy Roe today launches Togetherness Strategy, the Brigade’s commitment to embedding gold-standard inclusion and diversity practice in everything we do - and in our relationships with the communities we proudly serve.
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Amazon removes balcony barbecues from sale over fire risk fears
Retail giant Amazon has removed a number of barbecues specifically designed for use on balconies from sale over serious safety concerns highlighted by London Fire Brigade.
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Fire dog Watson sponsored by law firm Leigh Day
One of London Fire Brigade’s four-legged detectives with a nose for sniffing out the cause of fires is being sponsored by a law firm which specialises in claims for household appliance blazes.
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Duke of Cambridge recognises London Fire Brigade staff at awards ceremony
A well-being champion who launched London Fire Brigade’s first mental health support network has been recognised for her work by His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge.
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Mother pleads for Londoners to #ChargeSafe following daughter’s death in e-bike fire
The mother of a 21-year-old woman who died at the start of 2023 has made a heartfelt plea to Londoners to take care with e-bikes and e-scooters, particularly to never block fire escape routes.