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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1,097 disclosures

  1. How many Station Officers are currently serving across LFB? + Are you able to name them?

    Published: 13 November 2026

  2. What percentage of operational firefighters live within the M25 boundary.

    Published: 13 November 2026

  3. I am wanting to know what your Radio Talk groups are E.G FLON-OPS2 and London West and East. Im also looking for information on the mutli agency controller and the tralkgroup used is this controller still M2FA and what would they be called up as?

    Published: 13 November 2026

  4. 1. How the service stores and charges the following when they are not in use: (a) Airwave or ESN radios, (b) body-worn video cameras, (c) tablets, laptops or other mobile devices, (d) thermal imaging cameras. For example lockers, charging or docking stations, or cabinets. 2. For any lockers, charging or docking stations or cabinets used for these items: the supplier, the number of units, the number of sites and the year installed, and any current support or maintenance contract (supplier, annual value and end date). 3. Whether the service has approved or budgeted any new or replacement storage or charging for these items in the next 24 months, including for ESN or new body-worn video, and if so the value, the expected date and the procurement route, if held.

    Published: 13 November 2026

  5. I am wanting to know how it works with LFB's Standard horn on the appliance does it still work and operate or has it been disabled?

    Published: 13 November 2026

  6. I am seeking information relating to wildfire risk, grass fires, firebreak management and wildfire preparedness within the London Borough of Havering. 1. Grass and Outdoor Fire Incidents Please provide, for the period 1 January 2022 to the date of this request: a) The number of grass fires, scrubland fires, outdoor fires and wildfire incidents attended by the London Fire Brigade within the London Borough of Havering. b) A breakdown by year. c) Where available, a breakdown by ward or incident location. d) Details of the locations within Havering that have generated the highest number of grass fire or outdoor fire callouts. 2. High-Risk Locations Please provide: a) Any hotspot analysis, risk mapping or similar assessments identifying areas within Havering that are considered to be at elevated risk of grass fires, wildfires or outdoor fires. b) Any reports specifically relating to Launders Lane, Rainham, Ingrebourne Hill, Wennington, Berwick Manor or the wider South Havering area. 3. Engagement with Havering Council For the period 1 January 2023 to the date of this request, please provide: a) Copies of correspondence between the London Fire Brigade and Havering Council concerning: grass fires; wildfires; outdoor fires; firebreaks; vegetation management; wildfire mitigation measures; access for emergency vehicles; hydrant access or hydrant signage. b) Copies of any recommendations, observations, concerns or action plans provided to Havering Council relating to wildfire preparedness. 4. Joint Inspections and Site Visits Please provide: a) Details of any joint inspections, site visits or assessments undertaken with Havering Council relating to wildfire or grass fire risks since 1 January 2023. b) Any resulting reports, recommendations or actions arising from those inspections. 5. Firebreaks and Mitigation Measures Please provide: a) Any records held by the London Fire Brigade concerning the adequacy, maintenance or condition of firebreaks within Havering. b) Any recommendations made by the Brigade to Havering Council, public bodies or landowners regarding firebreak maintenance or vegetation management. c) Any documents setting out best practice measures discussed with Havering Council in relation to wildfire mitigation. 6. Hydrant Access Please provide: a) Any records from 1 January 2023 onwards identifying concerns regarding access to fire hydrants within Havering. b) Any correspondence or recommendations made to Havering Council or other landowners regarding hydrant access, visibility or signage. 7. Lessons Learned Please provide: a) Any post-incident reviews, debriefs or lessons learned reports relating to significant grass fires or outdoor fires in Havering since 1 January 2022. b) Any resulting recommendations made to public bodies, landowners or local authorities.

    Published: 13 November 2026

  7. For each calendar year from 2022 to 2025, and from 1 January to 27 July 2026, please provide: 1. The number of fire incidents in which home medical oxygen equipment — including an oxygen cylinder, oxygen concentrator or associated tubing — was recorded as being present or involved. 2. The number of resulting injuries and fatalities. 3. A breakdown by recorded ignition source or cause, where held. 4. For the ten most recent incidents, the date, general property type, ignition source, number of casualties and existing anonymised incident-description text.

    Published: 13 November 2026

  8. I would like to request the following information regarding buildings:

    1) A list of high-rise buildings in London (18 metres and over in height) identified as currently having Aluminium Composite Material (ACM) cladding deemed unsafe or non-compliant with safety standards.

    2) The management entity responsible for these buildings (e.g., the council, housing associations, private companies, etc.) 

    3) If this information is held by the LFB, the owner of each of these buildings. 

    4) The premises address of each of these buildings. 

    Published: 12 November 2026

  9. Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I would be grateful if you could provide the following information about the Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) systems used on London Fire Brigade appliances.

    1. The supplier and product name of the MDT software currently in use, and of any associated mobilising gateway or interface.

    2. The start date, end date and any remaining extension options of the current MDT software contract(s).

    3. The annual cost or total contract value of the MDT software and support.

    4. The procurement route used to award the current contract (for example, the framework name and lot, or open tender).

    5. Whether the Brigade plans to re-procure, extend or replace the MDT software. If so, the expected timescale and route to market, including any planned market engagement.

    6. Whether the implementation of the new mobilising system (NEC) will require changes to, or replacement of, the current MDT software. If so, the expected timescale.

    7. The number of appliances and vehicles fitted with MDTs, and the hardware model currently in use.

    Published: 12 November 2026

  10. 34 Maple Street, London, W1T 6HD

    Please provide copies of, or access to, all information held by the London Fire Brigade relating specifically to this property for the period 1 January 2020 to the present. In particular, I request:

    1. Details and copies of all fire safety inspections, audits and visits undertaken at the property.

    2. Any fire safety deficiencies, hazards or breaches identified during those inspections.

    3. Copies of any inspection reports, audit reports, recommendations or correspondence concerning fire safety at the premises.

    4. Details and copies of any enforcement notices, alteration notices, prohibition notices, restriction notices or other statutory notices issued in respect of the property.

    5. Details of any follow-up inspections and whether identified deficiencies or required remedial works were subsequently confirmed as completed.

    6. Details of any outstanding fire safety enforcement or compliance matters relating to the property.

    7. Details of any recorded fires or other fire-related incidents attended by London Fire Brigade at this address during the requested period, including the dates and nature of the incidents, subject to any applicable disclosure restrictions.

    The property comprises a mixed-use building containing six residential units and one commercial premises. I would particularly appreciate information relating to fire compartmentation, means of escape, fire doors, fire detection and alarm systems, emergency lighting and the separation between the commercial and residential accommodation, where such information is held.

    Published: 12 November 2026