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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861 disclosures

  1. Non-fault Accidents

    We shall be pleased if you will advise us the amount paid to repair vehicles in relation to non-fault accidents occurring within the following period and the amounts recovered from third parties. 01/01/23 to 31/12/23 01/01/24 to 31/12/24.

    Published: 7 July 2026

  2. Wildfire response vehicles

    1. Are wildfire response vehicles MDT equipped,what Comms equipment do they have? 2. Handheld main scheme radios make and model?

    Published: 7 July 2026

  3. EIR-6878/Follow-on Cygnet House SE10 9UF Safety Investigation

    Subject: Request for Fire Safety Audit Reports – Cygnet House, SE10 9UFDear ,I am writing in my capacity as a Director of the Right to Manage company for Cygnet House(CHARM RTM Company). I would be grateful if you could provide copies of the two fire safety audit reports relating toCygnet House, Woodland Crescent, Greenwich, London SE10 9UF. The audits I am seeking are:•The audit which resulted in a Notice of Deficiencies dated 29 August 2021.•The subsequent audit dated 17 December 2021. The relevant file reference is 94/253154.I would appreciate it if copies of both reports could be shared with me at your convenience.

    Published: 7 July 2026

  4. Mandatory unconscious bias training

    Please supply copies of your mandatory unconscious bias training PowerPoints or similar documents.

    Published: 7 July 2026

  5. The Freedom of Information Act 2000 Enquiry

    Please can you provide me with data on the following A) # of incidents reported to LFB over each of the following years 2022 - 2025 # of incidents involving residential solar panels fires 2022, 2023, 2024 2025 # of incidents involving commercial solar panels fires 2022, 2023, 2024 2025 # of incidents involving residential battery storage fires 2022, 2023, 2024 2025 # of incidents involving commercial battery storage fires 2022, 2023, 2024 2025 # of incidents involving residential electric scooter or electric bike fires 2022, 2023, 2024 2025 B) # of incidents attended to by LFB over each of the following years 2022 - 2025 # of incidents involving residential solar panels fires 2022, 2023, 2024 2025 # of incidents involving commercial solar panels fires 2022, 2023, 2024 2025 # of incidents involving residential battery storage fires 2022, 2023, 2024 2025 # of incidents involving commercial battery storage fires 2022, 2023, 2024 2025 # of incidents involving residential electric scooter or electric bike fires 2022, 2023, 2024 2025

    Published: 7 July 2026

  6. 2025 Station Officer Promotion Process

    Dear FOI Team, Please treat this as a request for information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. I request the following information relating to the 2025 Station Officer promotion process: The total number of applicants. The total number of applicants deemed eligible to participate. The total number of applicants deemed ineligible. The total number of candidates ultimately placed on the promotion panel. An anonymised breakdown of successful candidates by age band. The number of candidates who received workplace adjustments or reasonable adjustments during the assessment process. The number of successful candidates who received workplace adjustments or reasonable adjustments. Copies of any Operational Promotion Guidance, moderation guidance, assessor guidance, or equality impact assessments applicable to the 2025 Station Officer promotion process. The number of candidates permitted to participate despite not meeting one or more published eligibility criteria. I am content for any personal data to be redacted where necessary.

    Published: 7 July 2026

  7. Freedom of Information request - Fire and Rescue Service Fleet Vehicle Data

    Please provide a list of all vehicles currently operated, owned, leased, or otherwise used by the Fire and Rescue Service. For each vehicle, please provide: -Vehicle Registration Mark (VRN) -Make -Model -Vehicle role/type (for example: pumping appliance, aerial appliance, rescue unit, water carrier, command unit, welfare unit, officer vehicle, training vehicle, support vehicle, etc.) -Station, depot, or normal operating location to which the vehicle is assigned The primary purpose of this request is to obtain the vehicle registration marks of vehicles operated by the Service. I would prefer the information in a spreadsheet format such as CSV or Excel where possible. If any part of the requested information is considered exempt, please provide the remaining information that can be disclosed and identify which information has been withheld and under which exemption.

    Published: 7 July 2026

  8. Compassionate Leave requests

    I am writing to request information regarding LFBs policies, procedures and statistical data concerning the application of compassionate leave across all staff categories. Specifically, I am seeking data to understand how line manager discretion is monitored to ensure fairness and consistency across different stations, role and departments. For each of the last three financial years (2023/24, 2024/25 and 2025/26) please provide the following information:

    What was the total number of compassionate leave requests submitted by staff, and how many were approved?

    Please provide a breakdown of the average number of compassionate leave days granted per approved request, catergorized by uniformed operational staff vs non uniformed staff.

    What was the highest number of compassionate leave days granted for the death of a relative and the lowest days granted for compassionate circumstance during the last 24 months?

    How many requests for compassionate leave were refused by line managers in the last 3 financial years?

    For all refused requests, how many requests were due to manager discretion?

    How many formal grievances, or internal disputes have been logged by LFB personnel on compassionate or special leave since 2023?

    Is there a centralized HR review or audit process to monitor line manager decisions on compassionate leave for fairness and consistency?

    Published: 7 July 2026

  9. Fire safety records, audit history

    I write to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 in connection with fire safety records relating to this building. A query has arisen in which the lessee has asserted that fire officers have previously inspected the building and cleared the secondary exit door, and that this exit is not a designated fire exit for this flat. No documentation has been produced to support this assertion. As the responsible person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 I require the following information to establish the correct position for my landlord files and records. Information Requested No. Information Requested 1 All records of fire safety inspections at the above property from 26 June 2000 to date, including inspection dates, the identity of the inspecting officer and the outcome of each inspection. 2 All records identifying the designated fire exits at the above property including any plans, inspection reports or schedules confirming which exits carry fire exit designation and the basis for that designation. 3 All records relating specifically to the secondary exit door including any inspection records, clearance certificates, advisory notices or correspondence concerning the status of that exit. 4 Any written or recorded confirmation given to any leaseholder, tenant or occupier of the property that the secondary exit is not a designated fire exit or has been cleared by your authority. 5 Any enforcement, improvement or prohibition notices issued in connection with the above property under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 or any predecessor legislation. If any information is withheld under an exemption please identify the specific exemption relied upon for each item and confirm whether the public interest test has been applied. I understand your authority is required to respond within 20 working days. As this request relates to a live property enquiry in which the fire exit status of the secondary door is a material issue I would be grateful for prompt handling within the statutory period.

    Published: 7 July 2026

  10. Parking Charge Notices (Operational Vehicles)

    Please could you provide the following information for the most recent 12-month period available: 1. The total number of Parking Charge Notices (PCNs) or parking fines issued to operational vehicles. 2. Where possible, a breakdown of: * Private parking charge notices (issued by private parking operators) * Council-issued parking fines (Penalty Charge Notices) 3. The number of these PCNs that were: * Cancelled * Successfully appealed * Paid 4. If available, an estimate of the administrative cost or staff time associated with handling these PCNs.

    Published: 6 July 2026