Nearly one fire a day in London involves white goods like dishwashers, washing machines, tumble dryers, fridges and freezers. There are some simple things you can do to make yourself safer.
About usSince the death of Santosh Benjamin Muthiah in a fire caused by a Beko fridge in 2010, we have been calling for more to be done about potentially dangerous white goods.
SafetyOur External Complaints Service will be carrying out a historic case review. All bullying, harassment and discrimination cases at London Fire Brigade, completed in the last five years, will be reviewed.
About usDo fire brigades work together? Of course. We have agreements in place to support each other in an emergency. Find out more about Cross Border Working.
About usWe 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.
SafetyWe 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.
In July, we hosted a four-day art project for young people in the Notting Hill area. The aim of the project was to create artwork to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Windrush, which would be turned into a huge banner, to be displayed on the front of North Kensington Fire Station at Carnival.
CommunityOur only father-daughter firefighter duo made firefighting history last week after they were called to deal with a fire together in east London. This is the first time the pair have worked side-by-side as part of the same crew.
NewsWhether you like them with lemon or chocolate, just don’t ‘flipping’ burn them – that’s the advice from London Fire Brigade this Pancake Day as new figures show firefighters were called to six cooking-related fires every day last year.
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