Freedom of information (FOI) releases from LFB

This is a disclosure log of London Fire Brigade's responses to freedom of information (FOI) or environmental information regulations (EIR) requests that might be of wider public interest.

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  1. DBS vetting process - Disciplinary action

    I would like to ask how many operational frontline firefighters ranked from Firefighter to Station Officer are currently facing disciplinary action due to "Non-Compliance" with the newly introduced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Vetting conducted by Essex County Council through their sub-contractor www.e2evetting.co.uk. 

    Specifically, I am asking how many London Fire Brigade Firefighters are facing disciplinary action for non compliance with the actual Vetting Process, for example: 

    - Failure to respond to email requests for identity documents.

    - Regarding emails from an outside organisation (Essex County Council) as Spam and classifying them as Junk Emails / Phishing scams in line with security awareness training

    - Failure to submit identity documents

    - unable to photograph identity documents

    - Submission of wrong / incorrect / inaccurate identity documents

    - unable to take identity photographs

    - Submission of wrong / incorrect / inaccurate identity photographs. 

    I am not asking how many firefighters are facing disciplinary action following the DBS process uncovering an undisclosed criminal history, false qualifications, etc.

    Published: 18 September 2025

  2. Accounts

    Under the Freedom of Information Act, I am requesting the following information: 1. A copy of the most recent gas and electricity accounts, or alternatively a site list for your energy supplies. 1. The name and contact details of the person responsible for energy procurement within your organisation. I am an energy consultant with Utilink Consulting and I am currently reviewing energy accounts across the sector due to potential mismanagement. My aim is to identify opportunities to introduce options for improved energy management and to help reduce costs where possible.

    Published: 17 September 2025

  3. Details on residential gas explosions from 2020 to present

    I would like to request the following information relating to residential explosions within your area, confirmed or believed to be caused by a gas leak which occurred from 2020 to present: -Total number of incidents -Number of deaths and casualties -Number of people evacuated from their homes. If this information could be returned to me at this email address, in whatever form is easiest for you, that would be very much appreciated. I look forward to receiving your reply.

    Published: 16 September 2025

  4. FOI: Cost of burst pipes and water mains issues to fire service

    To London Fire Commissioner I would like to submit a freedom of information request in relation to the following data: 1. The number of incidents relating to burst or blocked water mains each year since 2016 2. The number of incidents relating to sewage incidents or spills each year since 2016 3. The average time spent on burst or blocked water mains each year since 2016 4. The estimated cost to your file service of callouts relating to burst or blocked water mains each year since 2016

    Published: 16 September 2025

  5. number of fires of Electrical Vehicles

    1. Could you provide me with the number of fires of Electrical Vehicles in your area over the last five years (or the annualised data to which you might be capturing this data if longer or shorter than five years)? 2. Assuming you capture the data, of the total number of Electric Vehicle fires that you have recorded, could you also indicate how many fires in Electric Vehicles started (a) whilst connected to a charging device and (b) whilst just driving or parked without a connection to a charging device? 3. In addition, could you provide me with the number of Internal Combustion Engine vehicle fires over the same period.

    Published: 16 September 2025

  6. Person collapsed behind closed doors - bathrooms

    Can you tell me how many of the 1,754 rescued (from BBC London article 25 July 2025) were trapped behind a toilet or bathroom door please? Further information on same data from 2020-2025 would be useful, broken down into years. If you can break it down into 'home' toilets/bathrooms and 'out of home' toilets/bathrooms please and whether someone was behind a closed door but was unfortunately deceased.

    Published: 15 September 2025

  7. 1-32 The Arches, Childers Street, SE8

    We act for Southern Housing who is the leasehold owner of 1-32 The Arches, Childers Street, SE8.

    • Advice from XXXXX at Source Fire Risk Management Limited in relation to the change to the fire strategy for the Property.

    • Copies of all Type 2, Type 4 and Compartmentation Assessments by Source Fire Risk Management Limited and White Fire Safety Limited.

    • Copies of all inspection reports undertaken at the Property and the wider Arches development including but not limited to any structural surveys undertaken. • Remedial works solutions developed by Frankham Consultancy Group Limited.

    • All advice received from, inter alia, experts, expert advisors, London Fire Brigade and any other suitably qualified person which confirms that the Property is safe for occupation.

    • Copies of any PAS 9980 assessments identifying risk to residents arising from the external wall system as built construction.

    • Details of further investigations and/or surveys required including but not limited to the risk of progressive structural collapse in the event of a fire and the as-built construction of the Property.

    Published: 12 September 2025

  8. Operational fitness assessments

    The details of the requirements for employees to be operationally fit to undertake their role. What are the operational fitness standards for each role within LFB, how often are employees assessed and what are the implications for those who do not pass the assessment?

    Published: 12 September 2025

  9. Environmental Survey FOI Request for London Property (1)

    I am currently conducting an Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) for the property located at 8–10 Sackville Street, London. I would be grateful if you could provide any available records or information regarding past fire incidents, hazardous material responses, or any other environmental or fire-related issues associated with this property. Any additional relevant information you may hold would also be greatly appreciated.

    Published: 11 September 2025

  10. fire safety inspection at 197 Brompton Road on 22nd July - ref / 136575

    I am requesting the following information regarding the fire safety inspection carried out by the London Fire Brigade at 197 Brompton Road, London SW3, on 22 July 2025: 1. Confirmation that the inspection took place on that date. 2. A brief description of the areas inspected (e.g. kitchen, staff areas, customer areas, storage). 3. The outcome of the inspection — specifically whether the premises were deemed compliant with fire safety regulations. 4. Copies of any notices issued (e.g. Deficiency Notice, Enforcement Notice, Prohibition Notice) as a result of the inspection. 5. Any general recommendations recorded in the inspection summary. I do not require personal data or internal correspondence — only information that is eligible for public release under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. I am a former staff member who raised the initial fire safety concern and was informed a reference number had been created and that I would be updated on the outcome. Also did you inspect the detectors and see they were covered ? As I have evidence that even after the visit they were covered

    Published: 11 September 2025