It's a terrible conundrum, who to save first from a fire - your mother or your girlfriend? In China, it's apparently the law to save your mum first!
Our advice on how to stay safe if a fire breaks out is here: http://www.london-fire.gov.uk/EscapingFromAFire.asp
Firefighters and officers who tackled a large fire at the Baitul Futuh Mosque in Morden, have received high praise for their exceptional response to the incident.
Ten fire engines and 72 firefighters and officers attended the fire which started on Saturday afternoon. Crews worked hard to ensure the mosque itself escaped completely unscathed and the fire was confined to administrative buildings.
Station Manager Philip Morton who was at the scene, said: "This was a large fire a...
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We’re getting involved in Macmillan Coffee Morning and the first event is taking place this week.
Why not pop in to Soho Fire Station on Shaftesbury Avenue and join our firefighters for a cup of tea and cake on Friday 2nd October at 12pm. You can pick up some fire safety tips while raising money for a good cause.
Earlier this week eight fire engines and 58 firefighters tackled a blaze at a school in Willesden. 540 pupils and 65 members of staff were safely evacuated from the school as soon as the fire alarm sounded and there were no injuries. Firefighters staff’s actions during the evacuation which he said was carried out calmly and was well managed.
If a fire broke out in your home would you know what to do? It’s important to Know the Plan. If you live in a purpose-built maisonette or block of flats your escape plan needs to be different. For more information on escaping from a fire visit http://www.london-fire.gov.uk/know-the-plan.asp
Hands up if you’ve treated yourself to a shiny, brand new iPhone 6s? Make sure you don’t use it with an iFake charger - you’ll be at risk of breaking your phone and burning down your home.
Reckon you can tell the difference between a genuine apple charger and dodgy fake? Take our test here and share your scores below: http://www.london-fire.gov.uk/…/can-you-tell-the-difference…
Over 600 people visited our museum on its last day before its relocation.
Our museum will be going back home to its original location, at the listed former Brigade headquarters on Albert Embankment, where it will be close to an operational fire station.
It’s going to be between three and five years before the new museum opens, but you can keep up to date with the latest information by signing up to our mailing list here http://www.london-fire.gov.uk/london-fire-brigade-museum.asp
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