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1. Back to Uni checklist: 10 fire safety essentials for freshers and returners

   Take a minute to have a look at our back to University checklist and make sure you’ve checked off everything to stay fire safe in your accommodation

2. Firefighters pay tribute to the memory of Auxiliary Fire Service personnel killed during Soho Blitz bombings 80 years ago

   Soho firefighters held a small remembrance service and have arranged a plaque to honour the memory of those killed and the heroics of Auxiliary Fireman Harry Errington

3. Over 1200 cooking related fires and false alarms in London university student halls

   London firefighters have attended 1,262 fire related incidents at universities with over 90 per cent of them being false alarms

4. London firefighters attend over 200 incidents a year rescuing children whose curiosity has landed them in a sticky situation

   Children stuck in a bin, a toilet seat and even a ticket machine are just some of the more unusual jobs London’s firefighters have been called to

5. New aerial ladders to hit London’s streets

   New aerial ladders that are more responsive to drive, faster to set up and with greater rescue capabilities are soon to hit the streets of London as the Brigade continues to improve its ability to deal with high rise incidents.

6. Brigade’s team of canine super-sleuths pass latest certification to continue serving Londoners

   London Fire Brigade’s trio of four-legged fire investigators will be serving the capital for another year after passing their latest certification.

7. Firefighters feel the effects of climate change as London storms cause widespread flooding

   London’s firefighters and 999 Control Officers have had a busy few weeks as extreme weather has resulted in grass fires during heat waves and severe flooding caused by summer storms.

8. London Fire Brigade has seen a 20 per cent increase in smoking-related fires despite over one million people kicking the habit

   New figures from London Fire Brigade show the number of smoking-related fires in the home has increased by around 20 per cent since the UK lockdown was announced, despite it being reported that one million smokers in the UK have quit during the pandemic

9. Salvation Army volunteer awarded for years of service to Brigade

   A Salvation Army volunteer who has supported firefighters at incidents for more than 15 years has been awarded for his dedication

10. 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.

11. Son backs fire chiefs’ flammable skin creams campaign following mother’s tragic death

    A grieving son whose mum died after accidentally setting fire to herself while wearing an emollient cream is backing a campaign, launched today, to improve safety labelling on emollients and ensure people know how to use them safely.

12. London Fire Brigade calls on housing providers to get ready for new fire safety laws

    London Fire Brigade has written to all major housing providers in the capital urging them to get plans in place ahead of new fire safety legislation coming into effect.

13. 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.

14. Man rescued from fire as baby 18 years ago reunited with firefighters who saved his life

    Man rescued from fire as baby 18 years ago reunited with firefighters who saved his life.

15. London Fire Brigade warns of a spike in fires as UK pubs reopen for the first time in three months

    London Fire Brigade is warning of a possible spike in fires due to concerns that people may drink to excess this coming Saturday as pubs, bars and restaurants reopen for the first time in three months.

16. Firefighter donating £1000 prize to Firefighters Charity

    London Firefighter Jimmy Durant has donated £1000 prize to the Firefighters Charity.

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. London firefighter helps save family farm from wildfire

    London firefighter, Emily Butler, was at home at her family farm in Thursley when a local farmer called and said that flames were spreading towards their land. With nine years of experience and training under her belt, she went out to help.

20. Firefighters call for barbecue ban as London set to bask in temperatures hotter than Ibiza

    Firefighters are urging London’s councils to ban the use of disposable barbecues in public spaces as they fear a spike in grass fires as people bask in temperatures hotter than Ibiza.