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Seventy-five years ago today, Auxiliary fireman Harry Errington carried out a remarkable act of bravery which led to him being the only firefighter to receive the George Cross during WW2.
Just before midnight, a bomb virtually demolished a three-storey garage, the basement of which was used as an air raid shelter by Auxiliary Fire Service personnel. The floors caved in and 20 people, including six firemen were killed outright.
Harry recovered consciousness and upon escape res...
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  • Alex Naismith A fine gentleman, a true British hero.well respected man for his bravery to his brothers and others.we all fire service personnel respect you sir for your service and dedication.RIP harry
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  • Colin Stout Was in his guard of honour was an honour too!!! sweet dreams Harry x
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This Saturday will be your final chance to look at the historic collection of artefacts, vehicles and memorabilia at our fantastic, world famous museum. 
We’ll be opening the doors of Winchester House for the final time on Saturday as part of Open House London, the capital’s largest annual festival of architecture and design.
Visitors will have the chance to look around rarely seen areas of the building, which was home to London’s fire Chief Officer, Captain Eyre Massey Shaw ...
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  • Nick Simms Are you going to be opening up the old fire station next door and the old training grounds to the public this day??
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  • William Jones Think I might have a spot of nostalgia, im at a loose end Saturday afternoon !
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Yesterday at 12:56pm
A huge well done if you correctly guessed the fire below was caused by a desk lamp - this one wasn't easy! Investigators believe the lamp ignited bedding and the fire then spread around the rest of the room.
Lamps can get really hot whilst on so make sure you keep them away from materials that may catch fire such as bedding, curtains, furniture and clothes.
Fortunately no-one was injured on this occasion, but you might not be so lucky. Share this with anyone who enjoys bedtime reading by lamplight.
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  • Elsie Southall When i was 19 i dropped a blanket on a lamp in the night and it caught alight within a minute or 2 
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  • Howard Rudolph a plastic baby change table fell on a heater in my brothers house and came close to killing his son.
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Yesterday at 9:14am
Can you guess what our investigators believe caused this recent bedroom fire?
A) A discarded cigarette
B) A desk lamp
C) An electric heater
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September 15 at 11:09am
Thank you to members of the public who gave so generously to childrens' burns charity Children of Fire during their London walk on Saturday. London Fire Commissioner, firefighters and fire cadets joined the children throughout the route that was so well supported by people across the capital http://www.london-fire.gov.uk/…/LatestNewsReleases_Walkforc…
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September 14 at 10:17am
Firefighter Parvinder Singh is preparing for a passage to India, which will see him visiting Indian schools to teach pupils and teachers first aid and lifesaving skills.
Pav who is a one of the founding members of the Asian Fire Service Association, will be visiting St Xaviers English School in Chaibasa and Sacred Heart Convent School in Bistupur, West Bengal alongside members of the National Ambulance Black Minority Ethnic Forum. They will set off at the end of this month.
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September 13 at 9:36am
The Commissioner and our Fire Cadets joined colleagues from around the country at The Firefighters International Service of Remembrance earlier today.
Following the service attendees paraded to the National Firefighters Memorial where the wreath laying ceremony took place.
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September 12 at 12:30am
Today we’re swapping our fire boots for our walking shoes to raise money for Children of Fire. The Commissioner, firefighters, Fire Cadets and other Brigade staff will be joining Children of Fire charity on their annual Monopoly Moonwalk. 
Children of Fire support young survivors of burn injuries in Africa, helping to heal the psychological and severe external scars that fire has left them. A group of children from the charity will be walking alongside those from the Brigade, which will pass 27 landmarks of the Monopoly Board including Old Kent Road and The Tower of London (Jail). 
The public are welcome to join the walk, which starts at Elephant and Castle tube station at 9.30am. You can donate towards the walkers here https://www.justgiving.com/LFBFireCadets/
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September 11 at 5:46am
Like the Euston firefighters pictured here and other crews across the Brigade, our thoughts today are with the people who lost their lives at this time 14 years ago when two planes were flown into the twin towers of the World Trade Centre in New York.
We’ll never forget the 2,753 who lost their lives on 9/11 and will always remember the brave firefighters who lost their lives in the line of service.
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  • Caroline Aldridge My son Rfn peter Aldridge was k.I.A on the 22/01/2010 fighting the war against terror his dad is a STN officer for London fire brigade as his mother I give thanks to the firefighters on this sad day xxxx R.I.P
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  • Charles Russell Thank you my brothers and sisters, your help and continued support to remember those lost speaks volumes !
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September 10 at 12:22pm
A woman was lucky to escape with minor injuries from a fire caused by the wrong charger being used with an e-cigarette. Our fire investigators believe the blaze started after the e-cig was charged for 8 hours using a mobile phone charger - both are designed to use a mini USB type connector.
Never use the wrong charger with your electronic device. One charger may work with multiple items, but it may be of a higher voltage or current than is recommended for your device. Not only will it stop your electronics from getting damaged, but it will also prevent fires which can be serious and could even result in death.
Share this post with anyone who uses the same charger with multiple items.
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London Fire Brigade shared Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust's album.
September 10 at 8:05am
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust added 16 new photos to the album: Blitz commemoration — at St Thomas' Hospital.
A service of remembrance today marked 75 years since the first bombs landed on Guy’s and St Thomas’ hospitals during the Blitz.
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September 9 at 9:48am
Congratulations to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II who became Britain’s longest reigning monarch today.
Our fire boat Fire Dart took part in the longest reign flotilla down the Thames earlier, which also featured the Massey Shaw fire boat and her Majesty’s row barge Gloriana.
As the procession passed HMS Belfast, a four-gun salute rang out and Fire Dart shot jets of water into the air.
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September 8 at 10:39amEdited
The star of the new John Lewis insurance ad has a famous fire safety mum who ensures children across London are safe from fire.
Bunny May has stolen the hearts of the nation since coming to our screens where she enthusiastically pirouettes around her home to Elton John’s 1971 hit Tiny Dancer, narrowly missing furniture, pictures and glasses.
Her mum Ruth is an education officer in our schools team and taught Bunny May and her class about fire safety. Known as the ‘fire lady’ ...
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September 7 at 9:13am
75 years ago today, the first targeted air raid on London took place marking the beginning of the Blitz.
The capital was bombed for 57 nights in the row and heroes from the Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) battled to protect London. 
In the first 22 nights of air raids, firefighters fought nearly 10,000 fires. The spirit of comradeship among firefighters and the dedication to their job were commendable and, according to Churchill, the fire service 'were a grand lot and their work...
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London Fire Brigade - The Second World War
As the political climate intensified in Europe during the late 1930s, an Act of Parliament was passed authorising the formation of a voluntary fire service.
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  • Sophie Goodrick Let's not forget that the London Buildings Acts (Amendment) Act 1939 is still with us and settles the matter of who pays for what in the event of emergency shoring up work in London.
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  • Peter Amodio My parents and grandparents were right in the middle of it, Rotherhithe, Bermondsey and The Borough........ Uncle Tom (on left) on Fire Watch.
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September 6 at 2:11am
Keith Fielden retires after 41 years amazing service to Londoners. Thanks Keith, enjoy your retirement.
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September 5 at 2:12am
Open days today at Islington (11 to 5) & West Hampstead (12 to 6) fire stations. A great day out for all the family and an opportunity to learn about fire safety http://www.london-fire.gov.uk/…/LatestNewsReleases_Islingto…