Incidents - London Fire Brigade
WEBFilter incidents by: London borough: Incident type: All incident types Road traffic collision House or flat fire Flooding Rescue Fire at commercial property Animal rescue Outdoor fire School fires Building collapse Gas leak Hazardous materials Office Public building Utilities Outbuilding Major Incident Vehicle fire. Filter results.
Changes to fire safety law: how it affects you
WEBFrom the 1 October 2023, Section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022 makes changes to The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 that will affect all Responsible Persons. These changes improve the fire safety in non-domestic premises and any premises that contain two or more domestic dwellings (referred to as multi-occupied residential ...
Contact us - London Fire Brigade
WEBSpam prevention. Let us know you're human. General enquiries and non-emergency assistance. Our switchboard service is available Monday to Friday 8.30am -5pm. 020 8555 1200. London Fire Brigade Head Office. 169 Union Street, London, SE1 0LL. View in Google maps. Check your home's safe using our simple tool.
WEBThe following actions will be taken upon the fire alarm being sounded/raised: (modify/delete as applicable to your site) will take charge and lead in the fire evacuation. Dial 999 and request attendance by the Fire Service. Staff member gives their name, name of building, building address (as detailed above), contact number and details of fire ...
Home | London Fire Brigade
WEBOur plan for 2023-29. ‘Your London Fire Brigade’ describes how we’ll better engage, protect, learn from, and represent London’s communities over the coming years. London’s fire and rescue service is the busiest in the country and one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world.
The Great Fire of London
WEBLondon in 1666. Back in the 1660s, people were not as aware of the dangers of fire as they are today. Buildings were made of timber – covered in a flammable substance called pitch, roofed with thatch – and tightly packed together with little regard for planning. About 350,000 people lived in London just before the Great Fire, it …
Training to be a Firefighter - London Fire Brigade
WEBOn-the-job training. For the next approx. 18-24 months you’ll complete on-the-job training, serving Londoners as a ‘Development Firefighter’. At the end of that time you’ll become a ‘Competent Firefighter’ and your salary will increase to £43,076. “I still have a lot to learn but my watch (the crew you work with) are really ...
Your Emergency Plan - Fire safety at work - London Fire Brigade
WEBA simple emergency plan must show that you have: A suitable fire detection system. A process for identifying false alarms. A clear understanding of who calls 999. A clear passageway to all escape routes. Suitable routes and exits for people to escape. Clearly marked escape routes – these should be as short and direct as possible.
Meet London Fire Brigade
WEBLondon Fire Brigade is the busiest fire and rescue service in the country. What's more, we are one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world protecting people and property from fire within the 1,587 square kilometres of Greater London. The LFB is run by the London Fire Commissioner, a corporation sole and the fire and ...
Careers - London Fire Brigade
WEBLearn more about the people that work at the Brigade and what it's like to work with us. Not all lifesavers wear uniforms. From specialist support staff to education and fire prevention, enforcing regulations to answering 999 calls, we're …