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I write to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 in relation to a serious incident involving a London Fire Brigade firefighter,xxxxxx at or connected to xxxxxxxx Fire Station. This request relates to an incident in which xxxxxx reportedly fell or jumped from height (believed to be from a training tower), resulting in serious injury. Given the significant public interest in firefighter welfare, mental health, and organisational accountability—particularly following previous cases such as Jaden Francois-Esprit—I request full transparency on the following: 1. Incident Details * The date, time, and exact location of the incident involving xxxxxx. * Confirmation of whether the incident occurred during training, operational duty, or otherwise. * The official classification of the incident (e.g. accident, self-harm, attempted suicide, or other). 2. Internal Reporting & Investigation * Copies of any incident reports, internal investigations, or reviews conducted. * Whether the incident was referred to: * The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) * The Metropolitan Police * Any external safeguarding or oversight body * * Outcomes of any such investigations. 3. Welfare & Risk Management * Details of any prior welfare concerns, including: * Mental health referrals * Occupational Health involvement * Any recorded indicators of distress or vulnerability * * Confirmation of whether a risk assessment had been conducted prior to the incident. * What support measures were in place at the time. 4. Post-Incident Actions * What immediate actions were taken by the Brigade following the incident. * Whether any policy, procedural, or operational changes were implemented as a result. * Any internal communications issued to staff regarding the incident. 5. Recording & Transparency * Whether this incident has been formally recorded within LFB systems as: * A serious injury, * A near miss, or * A mental health-related incident. * * If not recorded, please explain why no formal record exists. 6. Whistleblowing & Internal Escalation * Whether any whistleblowing reports or internal complaints were raised in connection with this incident. * Details of how those concerns were handled. 7. Duty of Care & Accountability * What steps the Brigade has taken to ensure lessons learned from this incident have been applied across the organisation. * Identification of any failures in supervision, welfare provision, or management intervention. Important Context I am aware of eyewitness accounts and corroborated information, including details provided by individuals present at or connected to xxxxxx Fire Station, indicating that: * There were multiple opportunities for intervention prior to the incident. * Concerns regarding the individual’s wellbeing may have been known but not acted upon. Additionally, elements of this information were verbally confirmed by a senior LFB officer (Tamer Ozdemir) in front of an independent civilian witness, reinforcing the credibility of these concerns. Given the seriousness of these allegations, I expect full disclosure. Public Interest Justification This request is made in the strong public interest, particularly in light of: * The findings of the Independent Culture Review of the London Fire Brigade, which highlighted systemic failures in culture, leadership, and welfare provision * Previous fatalities and mental health-related incidents within the Brigade * Ongoing concerns regarding the treatment of firefighters and suppression of internal issues Transparency in this matter is essential to ensure accountability and public trust. Response Requirements Please provide the requested information within the statutory 20 working days. If any part of this request is withheld, I require: * The specific exemption(s) relied upon * A clear explanation of why the exemption applies * Details of the public interest test conducted
Published: 12 June 2026
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We are requesting information relating to Enforcement Notice reference 27/012115/PDB issued on 10 August 2021 concerning Flats 1-28, Greystoke Court, Hanger Lane, Ealing W5 1EN. We understand that in July 2022 the time allowed for completion of remedial works was extended to 9 February 2023. Please provide: 1. Copies of any follow-up inspection reports, audit reports, review reports, or compliance assessments carried out after the enforcement notice was issued. 2. Copies of any documents relating to the decision to extend the compliance deadline to 9 February 2023, including the reasons for granting the extension. 3. Records showing whether the requirements of the enforcement notice were considered by the London Fire Commissioner to have been complied with, including the date compliance was confirmed (if applicable). 4. Copies of correspondence between the London Fire Brigade and the responsible person, managing agent, freeholder, or their representatives concerning compliance with the notice after 10 August 2021. 5. Details of any further enforcement action considered or taken after 9 February 2023, including any additional notices, enforcement decisions, cautions, or prosecution considerations. 6. Confirmation as to whether the enforcement case relating to this notice is now considered closed and, if so, the date on which it was closed. 7. Copies of any documents created after 9 February 2023 identifying outstanding fire safety deficiencies, unresolved compliance concerns, or incomplete remedial works relating to the premises. I have attached a copy of the 2021 Enforcement Notice.
Published: 12 June 2026
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Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I would like to request data relating to domestic fires attended within your service area where the cause or contributing factor was recorded as electrical. Please provide the following data for each of the years (Jan-Dec): * 2023 * 2024 * 2025 * 2026 to date And if available, broken down by month for each year. 1. Total number of domestic fires recorded as electrical in nature. 2. The total number of domestic fires involving the following appliances or items: * air fryers * walking pads, under-desk treadmill, treadmills 1. The total number of domestic fires involving the following electrical equipment or conditions: * extension leads * extension cables * plug adaptors * overloaded sockets For clarity, where possible please include incidents identified through: * recorded cause fields * appliance involvement fields * or keyword searches of incident descriptions or free-text notes If monthly breakdown is not available for the specific appliance-level categories, please provide monthly data for total electrical domestic fires only, and annual totals for the appliance-level breakdown. If it is easier to provide this information in spreadsheet or CSV format, that would be greatly appreciated. If any part of this request exceeds cost limits, I would be grateful for partial disclosure within the appropriate limit.
Published: 12 June 2026
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In terms of the Freedom of Information Act of 2000, and subject to section 40(2) on personal data, please could you confirm the following; 1. Has your Fire & Rescue Service appointed a Business Rates Adviser for the 2026 Rating List? 1. If the answer to Q1 is "Yes", when does your current business rates instruction expire?
Published: 11 June 2026
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Copy of recent Fire safety Officers audit visit to 'Pizzavala' 176 Station Road, Harrow HA1 2RH. We had raised concerns regarding premises separation as we were experiencing severe cooking odours and noise nuisance. The kitchens are directly under our property.
Published: 11 June 2026
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Dear FOI officer, Could you please tell me the following information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000: 1. The number of wildfires dealt with by your department each year for the past 5 years. Please use the most recent annual periods or parts of year. a. Please note, the National Fire Chiefs Council recommends using the following definition: “Any uncontrolled vegetation fire where a decision or action is needed about its suppression”. It should “present a serious threat to life, environment, property and infrastructure.” Please use this definition when providing the information. If you use a different definition, please include your definition in the document. b. If you do not use a definition, please include fires affecting the below categories: i. Grass Forest Heathland/Moorland Other outdoors (including land) 2. Please also provide details of how long each wildfire lasted in days, minutes, hours where possible. 3. Of these wildfires, please outline how many were found to be caused by human actions. a. Please also outline how many wildfires were found to be caused by 1) accidental ignition (e.g. smouldering campfires, bbqs, and open fires), and 2) arson.
Published: 11 June 2026
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Please provide the following information for the period 1 January 2020 to present: The total number of Safety Event Report Database (SERD) reports submitted. Of those, the number of SERDs submitted more than 28 days after the date of the incident. Of those submitted more than 28 days after the incident, the number that resulted in: * Informal management action * Formal disciplinary action (please specify stage where possible) * Demotion * Dismissal
Published: 11 June 2026
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I wanted to get in touch to ask if you would be able to provide the data related to any commercial buildings within your remits who have be identified as being suspected or found to be used for drug cultivations such as cannabis farms.
Published: 11 June 2026
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Having reviewed the response, I would be grateful if you could assist me with the following additional questions: 1. Maximum occupancy / fire capacity for the rooftop bar The audit report refers to the rooftop bar as the Rumpus Room. This space is currently operated under the name the 12th Knot Bar. Could you please confirm whether the London Fire Brigade holds any record of the maximum permitted occupancy or fire safety capacity for this specific area — either under the name Rumpus Room or 12th Knot Bar? 2. Name change notification Could you please confirm whether the London Fire Brigade received any notification from Sea Containers Hotel Limited regarding the renaming of the rooftop bar from the Rumpus Room to the 12th Knot Bar, and whether any updated fire risk assessment was submitted reflecting this change? 3. Post-incident inspection — 2 August 2025 My original request asked whether any fire safety inspection was carried out following an incident at the venue on 2 August 2025. The response confirmed the most recent audit was completed on 4 March 2025. Could you please confirm whether the London Fire Brigade received any report, notification, or complaint relating to the 12th Knot Bar or Sea Containers Hotel in connection with an event held on 2 August 2025, and whether any inspection or investigation was conducted as a result? 4. October 2024 incident The audit conclusion states it was conducted following a post-incident attendance by fire crews in October 2024. Could you please provide any information held on the public register regarding the nature of that incident? I understand that some of this information may be exempt under section 31 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. I am only requesting information available on the public register or otherwise disclosable. I would be grateful if this could be treated as a new FOI request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, with the statutory 20 working day response period applying from the date of receipt
Published: 11 June 2026
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Can you provide me with the pay scales for Grey Book staff, employed by London Fire Brigade, for 2024 and 2025, please? I am aware of the national pay scales but I require the pay scales specifically for Grey Book staff employed by LFB. It is my understanding these pay scales include London weighting, CPD and an MTA payment, this list is not necessarily intended to be exhaustive.
Published: 10 June 2026
