Calling 999 | London Fire Brigade
When you dial 999, a BT operator will ask you what service you need. The four main 999 services are: Fire and rescue. Ambulance. Police. Coastguard. The BT operator will be able to see your number; even if you’ve blocked it. This is a safety feature which allows us to work out the rough location of the fire.
The Great Fire of London
We'll keep you updates about what we are doing virtually, and in person, and there are lots of fascinating insights into the long history of London Fire Brigade. Join the mailing list. In 1666, a devastating fire swept through London, destroying 13,200 houses, 87 parish churches, The Royal Exchange, Guildhall and St. Paul’s Cathedral.
Become a firefighter - London Fire Brigade
Become a firefighter: What’s stopping you from joining a world-class fire service and helping us keep London safe? We are the London Fire Brigade and we're here to make London safe for friends, family and the community. Share this page.
Is firefighting the right career for you? | London Fire Brigade
Our shift patterns are more flexible than you might think. Firefighting’s in favour of work-life balance. While you will need to work irregular shift patterns, you may find that it actually allows for more flexibility in your everyday life. This means there is lots of flexibility for additional employment or part time study.
Training to be a Firefighter - London Fire Brigade
On-the-job training. For the next approx. 18-24 months you’ll complete on-the-job training, serving Londoners as a ‘Development Firefighter’. At the end of that time you’ll become a ‘Competent Firefighter’ and your salary will increase to £43,076. “I still have a lot to learn but my watch (the crew you work with) are really ...
Fire doors -Property management - London Fire Brigade
Hinges and letter boxes. Fire doors will have at least 3 hinges with a melting point above 800 degrees centigrade and apertures for glazing and for letter boxes should be in place at testing. Arson Reduction letterboxes are available as a retrofit to the existing aperture and can be made available form the London Fire Brigade in certain ...
Meet London Fire Brigade
London Fire Brigade is the busiest fire and rescue service in the country. What's more, we are one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world protecting people and property from fire within the 1,587 square kilometres of Greater London. The LFB is run by the London Fire Commissioner, a corporation sole and the fire and ...
London firefighter | How to apply | London Fire Brigade
Firefighting isn’t a typical job, so our application process isn’t typical either. It’s not about writing a CV or filling in forms. We want to meet you face-to-face and get to know you through our three-step Outreach Programme. That’s why attending one of our Outreach events is the first step in applying to be a firefighter.
Firefighter selection process - London Fire Brigade
In this stage you'll complete a 15 week training course as part of your Level 3 Operational Firefighter Apprenticeship. This incorporates a 2 week induction program followed by an 11 week practical training phase and 2 week pre-station training. During these 15 weeks you will earn the trainee firefighter salary of £32,280 pa including London ...
Changes to fire safety law: how it affects you
From the 1 October 2023, Section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022 makes changes to The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 that will affect all Responsible Persons. These changes improve the fire safety in non-domestic premises and any premises that contain two or more domestic dwellings (referred to as multi-occupied residential ...