London Fire Brigade

Fire and Rescue service in London

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The London Fire Brigade (LFB) is the fire and rescue service for London, the capital of the United Kingdom. It was formed by the Metropolitan Fire Brigade Act 1865, under the leadership of superintendent Eyre Massey Shaw. It has 5,992 staff, including 5,096 operational firefighters and officers based at 102 fire stations.

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Roof of Forest Gate Police Station catches fire A fire at a police station in east London has been brought under control by the London Fire Brigade. Around 175 firefighters and 30 engines attended Forest Gate Police Station in Romford Road after a.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:10Published on March 7, 2024

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London Fire Brigade put into special measures over racism and misogyny London Fire Brigade (LFB) has been put into special measures by a watchdog after an investigation found the brigade is "institutionally misogynist and racist". Sky News - Published on December 14, 2022
London firefighters who abused colleagues face the sack as report reveals 'toxic culture' The head of the London Fire Brigade (LFB) has vowed to sack firefighters who bullied colleagues or have been racist, misogynistic or homophobic as he vowed to take a zero tolerance approach. Sky News - Published on November 26, 2022

'Toxic culture' of London Fire Brigade revealed - with abuse disguised as 'banter' A damning report has exposed the "toxic culture" within the London Fire Brigade - with pornographic videos, helmets filled with urine and racist bullying among the abuse staff have endured. Sky News - Published on November 25, 2022
London Fire Brigade 'institutionally misogynist and racist' The London Fire Brigade is "institutionally misogynist and racist" with a "toxic culture that allows bullying and abuse", an independent review has found. Sky News - Published on November 25, 2022