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1. HMI Inspection shows good work of our firefighters and staff during pandemic

   Good inspection result for Brigade after stepping up during the pandemic.

2. London Fire Brigade response to major incident declared in London

   London Fire Commissioner reassures Londoners after major incident declared

3. London firefighters answer call to drive ambulances in hour of need

   London Fire Commissioner Andy Roe says drafting 185 firefighters to drive ambulances shows the Brigade continues to be ready, willing and able to do everything possible to combat Covid-19.

4. London’s firefighters attended two animal rescues a day in 2020

   Firefighters rescued two animals a day during 2020 – a big increase on the previous three years, according to new figures from London Fire Brigade

5. Commissioner's New Year message

   "No year has been quite like 2020." London Fire Commissioner Andy Roe has reflected on his first year in the post.

6. London Fire Brigade staff scoop New Year Honours awards

   Four staff have been recognised in the Queen’s New Year Honours for their service to London Fire Brigade.

7. Recycle your Christmas tree, don’t burn it warns Brigade

   Recycle your Christmas tree, don’t burn it warns Brigade due to concerns an increase in real tree ownership could cause a spate of callouts

8. First-time chefs offered cooking safety advice to avoid Christmas dinner disasters

   First-time Christmas chefs are being offered advice by firefighters so their debut dinners don’t end in disaster.

9. London Fire Brigade response to Waking Watch Relief Fund

   London Fire Commissioner Andy Roe has responded to the Government's announcement of a new Waking Watch Relief Fund

10. Parents and teachers reminded not to use real candles during festive services

    Parents and teachers are being warned not to give their children real candles for nativities, carol concerts and other festive activities.

11. The Brigade appoints three new members to complete Togetherness Strategy Board

    The Brigade has appointed three external members to its Togetherness Board, to support with the implementation of the Brigade’s new inclusion strategy

12. Brigade warns bargain hunters to “beware of fakes” ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales

    London Fire Brigade is warning bargain hunters to beware of the fire risks of buying fake electrical products

13. London firefighter Frank Bailey remembered with a Google Doodle

    Frank Bailey has been remembered with a Google Doodle on what would have been his 95th birthday.

14. Brigade response to select committee report on draft Building Safety Bill

    Many of the points raised in the Brigade’s evidence have been included in the Committee’s report, including agreement that the draft Bill is an important step in establishing a robust regime to improve fire safety in buildings.

15. Have fun this festive season but be jolly careful not to start a fire

    Christmas is coming early to many households this year as people try and cheer up the end of 2020 – but don’t end up burning your tree down before the celebrations have even properly begun.

16. CO victim's family link up with Brigade to highlight dangers of silent killer

    A father whose daughter passed away from carbon monoxide poisoning has given a heart-breaking warning that if she had been more aware of the dangers of the silent killer and had an alarm, she might have survived.

17. Former jockey finds winning post as London firefighter

    A former jockey turned London firefighter has been given an achievement award to recognise her success in her new career path.

18. Response to Government’s Social Housing White Paper

    We support the need for meaningful change in the built environment, the legislation that governs it and to see fire safety improvements

19. 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.

20. Brigade mark progress one year on from Inquiry report

    As the first anniversary approaches it is clear that significant changes have been made.