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No plans for today? Head down to our museum. It's your last chance to look at our historic collection of artefacts, vehicles and memorabilia.
We’re opening the doors for today only as part of Open House London and will be offering the chance to look around rarely seen areas of the building. Exhibits include vintage fire engines and firefighter equipment and old Brigade uniforms.
Entry is free and the event is from 10am til 4pm, with tours at 11am and 2pm. More info here http://www.london-fire.gov.uk/…/LatestNewsReleases_visit-ou…
London Fire Brigade - Last chance to visit the museum before big move
Our world famous museum is offering visitors one last chance to view its historic collection of artefacts, vehicles and memorabilia when it takes part in Open House...
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Leave the egg chasing to the professionals! Kick your drunken cooking into touch during the rugby and try a takeaway instead http://www.london-fire.gov.uk/…/LatestNewsReleases_tryatake…
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September 17 at 2:31pm
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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September 17 at 11:06am
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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September 16 at 3:56pm
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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September 16 at 12:14pm
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 2:09pm
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 1:17pm
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 12:36pm
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 3:30am
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 herehttps://www.justgiving.com/LFBFireCadets/