It's important to be aware of the fire safety implications of this vital equipment, from oxygen cylinders and airflow mattresses to incontinence products – discover the risks and what you can do to reduce them.
SafetyThe need for firefighters to enter a burning building to enable them to extinguish a fire has always been hindered by the smoke generated from the flames – so breathing apparatus is essential.
MuseumChildren and young people start to play with fire for various reasons, ranging from natural curiosity in toddlers to older children using firesetting to express feelings of anger or emotional distress.
How to get help for a young person. Children play with fire for a variety of reason, but without help and guidance, firesetting behaviour can increase and lead to more serious consequences.
Following five fires in fields in the last two days in the boroughs of Bromley and Hillingdon, London Fire Brigade is urging the public to follow crucial safety advice that will help protect themselves, others, the environment and their property.
Four fire engines and 21 firefighters and officers were called to investigate a smell of smoke coming from a generator room in the basement of the Gherkin at St Mary Axe this morning.
IncidentsFire Chiefs are reminding people to be careful around water after firefighters rescued a girl stuck up to her waist in mud by Five Arch Bridge, Sidcup this evening.
IncidentsFirefighters have issued a reminder about safely disposing of cigarettes and other smoking materials after a flat fire on Victoria Road in Plaistow yesterday evening (Thursday 5 May).
IncidentsFirefighters have issued a warning about using portable stoves indoors after been called to a house fire in Eldon Road in Wood Green on Sunday afternoon(20 August).
IncidentsFirefighters have issued a warning about using portable stoves indoors after being called to a house fire on Tankerton Terrace in Croydon yesterday evening (Wednesday,18 October).
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