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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321 disclosures

  1. Please can you provide any information held about London fire brigade’s involvement in the fire safety sign off of 9 Gasholder place, London, Se11 5bb. In particular please disclose any records which indicate why the property was not signed off and ready to occupy in October 2024, whether London Fire Brigade or Lambeth Council have required any remedial work to take place before fire sign off, and the outcome of any work.

    Published: 27 June 2025

  2. I was just wondering recently how the control staff epaulettes are different in comparison to the standard epaulettes. A png of the epaulettes would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

    Published: 26 June 2025

  3. As part of our building safety requirements, I am requesting any historical data held for Ingot Tower 28 Ursula Gould Way London TOWER HAMLETS E14 7FY. This is for our safety case as part of LFB contact information. The information should include LFB attendance dates to the property, identified vulnerable persons known to LFB and any reported incidences or fires or near misses. Should you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact me using the email below.

    Published: 26 June 2025

  4. I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. I would like to request the following information relating to the premises located at Janna Café, 73 Wentworth Street, London, E1 7TD: 1. Details of any inspections carried out by the London Fire Brigade at the property within the past five years. 2. Any identified breaches of fire safety or health and safety regulations at the premises during that period. 3. Copies of any enforcement notices, prohibition notices, notice of deficiency letters or improvement notices issued in relation to the property. 4. A list of all identified deficiencies noted during any fire safety inspections or assessments at the premises. 5. Details of any action taken in response to the above notices, including follow-up inspections, compliance reports, or closure of enforcement actions. Failing this, any agreed actions to be undertaken and the timescales involved. 6. Details of any correspondence between the London Fire Brigade and the responsible persons (owners, occupiers, or managing agents) concerning fire safety issues at the premises. 7. Any records of incidents, complaints, or callouts to the address related to fire safety concerns or breaches of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. If possible, I would appreciate receiving this information in electronic format. If any part of this request is unclear, please let me know. I understand that under the Freedom of Information Act, I should receive a response within 20 working days of your receipt of this request but would appreciate confirmation earlier that the request has been received and is being handled. Please don’t hesitate to contact me on the details below should you require any more information.

    Published: 26 June 2025

  5. Further to your FOI response FOIA2025/00179, please forward the LFB attendance logs showing all visits, inspections, and fire alarm call out attendances to Master Gunner Place SE18 (bush House, Bailey House and Butterfield House from Jan 2020 to Date. LFB have attended a number of meetings with the building owners and their management regarding Master Gunner Place. Please forward the LFB attendance logs for meetings held with the management company Rendall & Rittner & the building owners E&M and Samnas Ltd regarding Master Gunner Place (bush House, Bailey House & Butterfield House from January 2020 to date.

    Published: 26 June 2025

  6. Recent contract information you hold for the following areas: ________________________________ 1. Standard Firewall (Network) Firewall services that protect the organisation’s network from unauthorised access and other internet security threats. 2. Anti-virus Software Application Programs designed to prevent, detect, and remove viruses, malware, trojans, adware, and related threats. 3. Microsoft Enterprise Agreement A volume licensing agreement that may include: * Microsoft 365 (Office, Exchange, SharePoint, Teams) * Windows Enterprise * Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS) * Azure services (committed or pay-as-you-go) 4. Microsoft Power BI Or any alternative business intelligence platform used for data connectivity, dashboards, and reporting. ________________________________ For each of the above areas, I request the following: 1. Who is the existing supplier for this contract? 2. What is the annual spend for each contract? 3. What is the description of the services provided? 4. Primary brand (where applicable) 5. What is the start date of the contract? 6. What is the expiry date of the contract? 7. What is the total duration of the contract? 8. Who is the responsible contract officer?  • Please include at least their job title, and where possible, name, contact number, and direct email address 9. How many licences or users are included (where applicable)? ________________________________ Important Notes * I do not request any technical specifications such as device models, serial numbers, IP ranges, or site-level infrastructure details that may pose a security or operational risk. * If full disclosure of named personnel is not possible I would still appreciate disclosure of job titles and generic contact information, such as a team inbox or switchboard extension. * If any commercial sensitivities under Section 43 apply, I respectfully request a clear explanation of the specific harm expected from disclosing aggregated annual spend or supplier names, especially where the contract has already been awarded. If any part of this request is likely to exceed the cost/time limits, I would be grateful if you could prioritise the information that can be provided within the statutory threshold.

    Published: 25 June 2025

  7. What is the social media policy for LFB? Are staff with high profile social media presence given additional opportunities compared to other firefighters who are not on social media (eg. Ukraine convoy, WFS weekend and tactical ventilation training)?

    Published: 24 June 2025

  8. | The following request for information is made under the Freedom of Information Act: 1. In the last 12 months, how many vehicles have been sent to auction for sale? Please provide the vehicle's registration number, make, and model and the disposal sale value for each vehicle received by you, is the value remitted different to the final amount you receive? Do you receive information from the auction regarding the individual value achieved for each vehicle sold? If so, at which auction were the vehicle(s) sold? 2. Does your fire service have a policy or documentation on the disposal of fire service vehicles and their resale, including to private fire operators, other fire services and charities? 3. Does your service have a policy on removing markings from vehicles sold at auction and removing blue lights and emergency warning systems? If so, please provide a copy of the policy or any related documentation. 4. Do you send vehicles to Merthyr Motor Auctions? If so, do you have an agreement or contract with Merthyr Motor Auctions? If so, please provide a copy of the contract or agreement. 5. Has your service granted permission to Merthyr Motor Auctions to dispose of fire appliances and vehicles, such as cars/fire engines that are blue-light equipped and marked with Battenburg, to be sold still liveried and with the blue lights? If so, could you please provide a copy of any emails or correspondence related to the disposal of vehicles and whether a risk assessment was carried out? 6. Are you charged a fee for the disposal of the vehicles sent to Merthyr Motor Auctions? If so, how much are you charged for each vehicle sold? In respect of the above, Question 5: Is the risk of potential reputation damage or illegal use assessed in terms of the sale and disposal of vehicles? 7. Do you have a contractual period for using Merthyr Motor Auctions, and if so, when does the contract expire? 8. Could you please provide a copy of your current fleet list and disposal criteria? I am seeking information about the last 12 months.

    Published: 24 June 2025

  9. LFB Incident number: 161951-30092022. High Barnet Underground Station, EN5. Please provide the relevant call logs, update logs, any recordings and the full report of all attendees an action taken.

    Published: 20 June 2025

  10. I am requesting the following information: All correspondence between the London Fire Brigade (LFB) and the managing agents and/or freeholder relating to the properties at 77–84 and 85–96 Heathfield Gardens, Croydon. This could include First Port Mainstay, Principle Estate Management, Axe Block Management. Please also include any correspondence between LFB and Croydon Council This includes, but is not limited to, emails, letters, meeting notes, inspection reports, and any other forms of communication exchanged between the LFB and the relevant parties. Please include all correspondence after date 01/01/2022 Please note: The LFB has previously made a typographical error in related documentation. For example, in reference 20/255568 dated 4 August 2024, the document is incorrectly labelled as concerning: Flats 97–94, Heathfield Gardens, Coombe Road, Croydon CR0 1EN. This is a mislabelling. Please include any documents that may have been mislabelled but clearly pertain to 77–84 or 85–96 Heathfield Gardens. Many of these documents will be as a result of an inspection by John Simmons on 31 May 2024 which initial email from John Simmons on 03 June to Principle and Brick by Brick. Thank you!

    Published: 20 June 2025