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. Incidents at places of worship

    1. The number of incidents attended at church or other religious building locations since 1 January 2018, broken down by year and by incident type (e.g., accidental fire, deliberate fire, false alarm).

    2. Confirmation of whether your incident recording system has a specific location type field for religious sites (church, mosque, synagogue, temple, etc.).

    3. Copies of any guidance or policy documents used by your service regarding the recording of incidents at places of worship.

    Published: 3 March 2026

  2. Use of AFFF/PFAS

    I am seeking information relating to the use, procurement, and management of Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) or other fluorinated fire-fighting foams by your Fire and Rescue Service. Please provide the following information, insofar as it is held: Whether your Service has ever used AFFF or other fluorinated fire-fighting foams (including PFAS-containing foams), and if so, the approximate dates of use. The types or product names of any such foams used, where recorded. Any policies, guidance, or risk assessments held relating to the use, storage, disposal, or environmental impact of these foams. The date (or approximate period) when your Service first became aware of potential environmental or health risks associated with AFFF or fluorinated fire-fighting foams. Whether your Service has ceased using AFFF or fluorinated foams, and if so, when and why.

    Published: 3 March 2026

  3. Langford Court, NW8 9DN - Incidents and Enforcement Notices

    I would like to request historical fires and enforcement notices on Langford Court, NW8 9DN, Abbey Road, London.

    Published: 3 March 2026

  4. Freedom of Information request - Construction Site Fires

    I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Please provide the following information in relation to fires attended at construction sites within your fire and rescue service area between 1 January 2021 and 31 December 2025. For the purposes of this request, a construction site can be taken to mean a building or site that was under construction, renovation, or conversion at the time of the incident and not fully occupied. 1. The total number of fire incidents attended at construction sites during this period 2. A year-by-year breakdown of these incidents (calendar years are sufficient) 3. Where available, the number of incidents recorded as deliberate and non-deliberate/accidental (a simple split is sufficient) 4. The number of incidents that resulted in any recorded injuries or fatalities (firefighters or members of the public) If any part of this request would exceed the cost or time limit, please provide the information that can be supplied within the limit and advise which elements cannot be included. Data in summary or table form is perfectly acceptable. Thank you for your assistance. I look forward to your response within the statutory time frame.

    Published: 3 March 2026

  5. Freedom of Information request - Freedom of Information Request: House Fires

    I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Please provide the following information for the period 2023, 2024, and 2025 (or the most recent data held within this period): The number of dwelling (house) fires attended by the service For each period, please provide: The total number of dwelling fires attended in each calendar year. A breakdown of the primary causes of these dwelling fires, ideally using the same categorisation you use internally (e.g., cooking-related, electrical faults) Please use the service’s standard incident classification categories (for example: primary fires, secondary fires, special service incidents, and false alarms). Please provide the information in a CSV if possible.

    Published: 2 March 2026

  6. Penalty notices for LFB vehicles

    Please provide: - The total amount paid for use of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) by LFB vehicles in each year 2020-2025. - The number of and total amount paid in penalty notices relating to the ULEZ for LFB vehicles in each year 2020-2025. - The total amount paid for use of the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) by LFB vehicles in each year 2020-2025. - The number of and total amount paid in penalty notices relating to the LEZ for LFB vehicles in each year 2020-2025. - The number of and total amount paid in penalty notices relating to Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) for LFB vehicles in each year 2020-2025. - The number of and total amount paid in speeding fines for LFB vehicles in each year 2020-2025. - The number of and total amount paid in parking tickets for LFB vehicles in each year 2020-2025 and the number of parking tickets and amount paid to each local authority/other administrative body for this reason. - The total amount paid in other LFB vehicle fines not listed here, a description of each fine as it is recorded and an amount paid for each.

    Published: 27 February 2026

  7. Freedom of Information request - LFB Uniform and Workwear Contracts

    Uniform and personal protective equipment excluding structural firefighting PPE The last contract I am able to find for uniform ran between 12 October 2007 to 31 August 2018. The details we require are: • What are the contractual performance KPI's for this contract? • Suppliers who applied for inclusion on each framework/contract and were successful & not successful at the PQQ & ITT stages • Actual spend on this contract/framework (and any sub lots), from the start of the contract to the current date • Start date & duration of framework/contract? • Could you please provide a copy of the service/product specification given to all bidders for when this contract was last advertised? • Is there an extension clause in the framework(s)/contract(s) and, if so, the duration of the extension? • Has a decision been made yet on whether the framework(s)/contract(s) are being either extended or renewed? • Who is the senior officer (outside of procurement) responsible for this contract?

    Published: 26 February 2026

  8. Thamesmead Moorings Garages - Fire Safety

    Beveridge Court, Hammond Way, London SE28 8DZ.

    Could you, please, forward me a copy of the Fire safety advice given to Peabody regarding garages inside buildings on Thamesmead Moorings.

    Published: 25 February 2026

  9. A full command structure of the current ranks in London fire brigade

    Could you confirm what rank titles are currently used operationally and publicly by London Fire Brigade for middle and senior management (e.g. Watch, Station, Group, Area), and whether legacy titles such as Sub-Officer or Station Officer are still in active use or retained for establishment/HR purposes only? Please could you name all ranks from bottom to top. I mainly want to know if for example you use Area Commander or Area Manager.

    Published: 24 February 2026

  10. 04/001697 RELIANCE WHARF 2-10 HERTFORD ROAD HACKNEY LONDON N1 5EW-

    Please could he have a copy of the Informal NOD Job Number 2517602, as he is an interested party. BLOCK 46 TO 117 RELIANCE WHARF, 2-10 HERTFORD ROAD HACKNEY LONDON FOI2026/00103 He has been informed of a recent fire at the premises on 19/01/26 ( I couldn’t find it on I mapping). Please could he have the incident details so that he can check any failures of systems/doors.

    Published: 24 February 2026