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. 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. 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

  5. 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

  6. Freedom of Information Request: Usage Data for Home Fire Safety Checker (HFSC)

    I am writing to formally request, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the following information regarding the London Fire Brigade's Home Fire Safety Checker (HFSC): * The total number of uses of the Home Fire Safety Checker for the period April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024. * The total number of uses of the Home Fire Safety Checker for the period April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026 (or, if this period is not yet complete, the most recent available data for 2025-2026). If possible, please provide the data in a spreadsheet or PDF format. Should you require any further details to process this request, please let me know.

    Published: 6 July 2026

  7. Blenheim Centre, HA4 7DP

    ​I am requesting a copy of the Full Manager’s Report and the Incident Record regarding a Fire Marshal’s inspection of this property.

    Published: 6 July 2026

  8. Freedom of Information / EIR request: Incident Report for Cane Hill Hospital fire 13 Nov

    I am writing to submit a formal request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Environmental Information Regulations. I am personally interested in verifying the public health and safety records regarding this fire. Please provide a copy of the Mobilisation Report (End-of-Incident Report), damage assessment, or fire investigation report for the incident that occurred on Saturday, 13 November 2010 at the Administration Block of Cane Hill Hospital, Coulsdon. Specifically, I would like to verify if any hazardous materials, such as asbestos or toxic fibers, were identified by the attending crews or recorded as an environmental risk during or after the 24-hour firefighting operation on site.

    Published: 6 July 2026

  9. Fire Incident Report — 75 Plum Lane, London SE18 3AG

    75 Plum Lane, Plumstead, London SE18 3AG

    Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, please provide any records you hold relating to fire incidents at this address, including but not limited to:

    * Date(s) and time(s) of any attendances

    * Nature and cause of the fire

    * Location within the property affected (e.g., room, floor, structural elements)

    * Extent of damage reported

    * Any hazard notes or safety warnings recorded against the property

    * Any follow-up visits or referrals made.

    Published: 6 July 2026

  10. Freedom of Information request - EV fires

    Please share information regarding: - how many EV fires have occurred each year since 2021 (you may pick the start of the year), separating out hybrids, EVs excluding eHGVs, and eHGVs. - the number of road accidents/incidents related to EV fires each year since 2021 (please pick the same start of the year as above) - the list of, and where possible the proportions of, pollutants which are emitted during the fires

    Published: 6 July 2026