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. Freedom of Information request: Carbon Monoxide related incidents

    Dear FOI Officer, I am writing to request information, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, regarding carbon monoxide (CO) incidents in relation to research for Project SHOUT. Could you please provide the following information, from the London Fire Brigade, for the periods: 1st August 2019 to 31st July 2020: The total number of carbon monoxide (CO) incidents reported to your service during this period. The total number of carbon monoxide related incidents your service attended, where carbon monoxide was suspected or confirmed, during the same timeframe. 1st August 2020 to 31st July 2021: The total number of carbon monoxide (CO) incidents reported to your service during this period. The total number of carbon monoxide related incidents your service attended, where carbon monoxide was suspected or confirmed, during the same timeframe. 1st August 2021 to 31st July 2022: The total number of carbon monoxide (CO) incidents reported to your service during this period. The total number of carbon monoxide related incidents your service attended, where carbon monoxide was suspected or confirmed, during the same timeframe. 1st August 2022 to 31st August 2023: The total number of carbon monoxide (CO) incidents reported to your service during this period. The total number of carbon monoxide related incidents your service attended, where carbon monoxide was suspected or confirmed, during the same timeframe. 1st August 2023 to 31st July 2024: The total number of carbon monoxide (CO) incidents reported to your service during this period. The total number of carbon monoxide related incidents your service attended, where carbon monoxide was suspected or confirmed, during the same timeframe. 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2025: The total number of carbon monoxide (CO) incidents reported to your service during this period. The total number of carbon monoxide related incidents your service attended, where carbon monoxide was suspected or confirmed, during the same timeframe.

    Published: 2 September 2025

  2. FOI Request – Domestic Fires in London (Most Recent 12 Months)

    I am writing to request the following information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000: 1. The number of domestic dwelling fires (i.e. fires in homes, flats, or other residential properties) attended in your region in the most recent 12-month period for which data is available. 2. The five most common causes of these domestic fires. 3. The top five areas or postcodes in your region with the highest number of domestic dwelling fires in that same period. If possible, please provide the data in a spreadsheet or table format.

    Published: 2 September 2025

  3. Trainings and rank structure

    I would like to know all the trainings from firefighter TL FRU MPU USAR DIM ect and more about rank structure of LFB

    Published: 2 September 2025

  4. Freedom of Information Request – Training and Exercising for Wholetime Firefighter Personn

    In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I would be grateful if you could provide the following information: (For the purpose of this request, “practical training” refers to scenario-based, simulation, or live exercise activities, as opposed to purely theoretical or classroom-based training) Staffing and Roles What is the total number of wholetime firefighting staff in your brigade, including ranks? Do you have a designated training and exercising manager for wholetime operational staff (or a general operational firefighting training and exercising manager)? a. If yes, what are their relevant qualifications or training credentials? b. When was the role established? c. Is it a permanent, full-time position? Is there a designated budget for wholetime crew training and exercising? a. If yes, what percentage of the overall department budget does this represent? Training Policy Are there policies or procedures in place to ensure operational cover for uninterrupted training for wholetime crews (e.g., operational cover during exercises)? a. If yes, please provide a copy of the relevant policy if possible. b. If not, is training typically conducted during normal working shifts with potential for interruptions? Has your service piloted or implemented any digital/simulation-based tools for wholetime firefighting training or exercising, including virtual reality technologies? Please give details if yes. Practical Training Participation Between 31st July 2023 to 31st July 2025: How many times have wholetime crews participated in practical training exercises involving only their own station? How many times have wholetime crews participated in practical training exercises involving other departments or teams within your brigade? How many times have wholetime crews participated in practical training with other fire brigades? How many times have wholetime crews participated in practical training with other agencies, such as Police or Ambulance services? If any of the requested information is not held, or only partially held, please state this clearly. If fulfilling this request exceeds the cost limit, please advise on how it can be refined.

    Published: 2 September 2025

  5. Freedom of Information Request – Training and Exercising for Retained Firefighter Personne

    In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I would be grateful if you could provide the following information: (For the purpose of this request, “practical training” refers to scenario-based, simulation, or live exercise activities, as opposed to purely theoretical or classroom-based training) Staffing and Roles What is the total number of retained firefighting staff in your brigade, including ranks? Do you have a designated training and exercising manager for retained firefighting crews (or a general operational firefighting training and exercising manager)? a. If yes, what are their relevant training qualifications? b. When was this role established? c. Is this a permanent, full-time position? Is there a designated budget for training and exercising for retained crews? a. If yes, what percentage of the overall department budget does this represent? Training Policy Are there policies or procedures to ensure uninterrupted practical training for retained crews (e.g., operational cover during exercises)? A. If yes, please provide a copy of the relevant policy if possible. b. If not, is training generally conducted during on-call periods with potential for interruptions? Has your service piloted or implemented any digital/simulation-based tools for retained firefighter training or exercising, including virtual reality technologies? Please give details if yes. Practical Training Participation Between 31st July 2023 to 31st July 2025: How many times have retained crews participated in practical training involving only their own station? How many times have retained crews participated in practical training involving other teams/departments within your brigade? How many times have retained crews participated in practical training with other fire brigades? How many times have retained crews participated in practical training with other agencies, such as Police or Ambulance services? If any of the requested information is not held, or only partially held, please state this clearly. If fulfilling this request exceeds the cost limit, please advise on how it can be refined. Thank you in advance for your time and assistance.

    Published: 2 September 2025

  6. Fire Incident History Near 106 High Street, Penge SE20

    I am writing under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to request any records of fire brigade attendance or fire-related incidents at or near the rear of 106A High Street, Penge, London SE20 7EZ — now officially renamed 210 Maple Road, as confirmed by Bromley Council Address Management. Nature of Request:- I am seeking any information you hold between January 2000 and present, regarding: * Fires involving bins, refuse, or combustible materials * Any damage to external walls or courtyard structures * Suspected or confirmed arson * Incidents involving emergency access obstruction or egress routes * Any fire brigade attendances at or near this location If No Direct Match Found:- If no record is found under these addresses, I would be grateful if you could: * Confirm whether any undocumented attendances (i.e. with no incident number or record) were made. * Advise whether this location might fall under a different logging address or station catchment. * Provide summaries for the nearest recorded fire-related incidents within a 30-metre radius. Please include:- * Any electronic or physical reports, logs, or summaries * If archived or off-site records exist (pre-2000), please advise if they are available for retrieval.

    Published: 1 September 2025

  7. Chilton Firehouse, W1U - Fire Strategy Report

    Chilton Firehouse, 1 Chiltern Street, W1U 7PA A copy of the Fire Strategy Report submitted to LFB during the construction planning phase circa 2011 and any documents you might hold in relation to fire engineering and fire safety etc the premises, along the lines of plans, fire strategy etc.

    Published: 29 August 2025

  8. Sleep Related Incidents

    I am seeking anonymised data on the following:

    1. The total number of incidents attended by your service where sleep was recorded as a factor for each of the past five calendar years (Incidents could include, but are not limited to: Fires caused by unattended cooking due to falling asleep, fires started by cigarettes or candles left unattended while asleep, smoke inhalation injuries sustained while asleep, rescues involving people asleep or unconscious due to fatigue, carbon monoxide incidents affecting sleeping occupants, falling asleep while driving, road traffic collisions where driver fatigue was cited, etc) — 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and partial data for 2025 if available

    2. If held, the causes and number of reports linked to each sleep-related incident (I.e. 150 reports of fires caused by unattended cooking due to falling asleep, 1,500 reports of fires started by cigarettes or candles left unattended while asleep, road traffic collisions where driver fatigue was cited, incidents involving suspected microsleep episodes, etc) — 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and partial data for 2025

    Published: 28 August 2025

  9. All fire records/safety checks done at 15 occupation rd London SE17 3FJ

    Dear Freedom of Information Officer, Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I am writing to request copies of any fire safety audit reports, fire risk assessments (FRA), or other fire safety inspections or checks carried out by the London Fire Brigade for the following address: 15 Occupation Road London SE17 3FJ (Part of the Manor Place Depot development) Dates from January 2019 to present day. If available, please provide the information via email in electronic format (e.g. PDF). If cannot send via email please post out to my address shown at the bottom of this email. If any of the requested information is exempt from disclosure, I would appreciate it if you could indicate whether it is available by any other means. Thank you for your assistance, and I look forward to your response within the statutory 20 working days.

    Published: 28 August 2025

  10. Freedom of Information request - Vehicles

    How many vehicles do you own? Off these, how many are petrol, diesel and electric?

    Published: 26 August 2025