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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282 disclosures

  1. Requesting information under the FOI Act

    Under the Freedom of Information Act, I would like to know how many (numerical number) 999 calls were received by the London Fire Brigade regarding the incident involving a car and three young boys on Shepiston Lane, Hayes, on the evening of January 26, 2018, between 8:00 PM and 9:30 PM. Additionally, please provide the time of the initial call, the arrival time of the first fire engine at the scene, the time they departed, and the total number of fire engines that responded. Furthermore, please specify the fire station from which these fire engines were dispatched, and if multiple stations attended, kindly list all of them.

    Published: 30 May 2025

  2. fire safety audit

    Following the fire safety audit at Black Antelope Law - see address below 238 Grays Inn Road, London WC1XD 8HB Please confirm Was the basement compliant with health and safety regulations?

    Published: 30 May 2025

  3. I would like a copy of an up to date structure chart

    I would like to be provided with an up to date structure chart for the directorate of corporate services technical & commercial. The most recent one available on the LFB website is marked as effective November 2021. If this directorate is unchanged and all job postings shown are correct as of May 1st 2025 could this please be confirmed in writing. If any changes have taken place to any of the job roles and number of positions, could this be shown on an updated chart.

    Published: 29 May 2025

  4. Fields End Road, HA4 - Incidents Attended

    What emergencies have required lights and sirens on Field End Road, RUISLIP, HA4 0RF.

    Published: 29 May 2025

  5. Fire incidents attended at Beatrice Tate School, E3

    Beatrice Tate School, 41 Southern Grove, Mile End, London E3 4PX.

    Please can you advise if there have been any reported fire events on your records, of either a major or minor level?

    Published: 29 May 2025

  6. Fire Audit reports - various venues

    Please could I request a copy of the following documents: - the most recent fire safety audit reports - any associated notice of deficiency's - default predetermined attendance information for each of the venues below: National Theatre - Se1 9px Southbank Centre - Se1 8xx Royal Opera House - WC2E 9DD Royal Albert Hall - SW7 2AP Tobacco Dock - E1W 2SF Shakespeares Globe - SE1 9DT

    Published: 29 May 2025

  7. First Aid Training Costing and Contracts

    Do you use external training providers for training First aid or any other medical training for your staff? If so who? What different training is provided for example Emergency first aid, first aid at work, FRECU or FPOS. What is the cost per month on average and per year for this. How often do you renew the contracts.

    Published: 29 May 2025

  8. Fire Safety Information for 61-63, St Georges road, Forest gate. London E7 8HT

    information in relation to fire safety at the following residential property: 61-63, St Georges road, Forest gate. London E7 8HT Specifically, I would like to request the following: A copy of any fire safety inspection reports carried out by your service. Confirmation of whether the building has been identified as a high-risk residential building (HRRB) or subject to any special fire safety measures or reviews.

    Published: 29 May 2025

  9. FOI request - Emergency lighting violations data

    I’m writing to request data under the Freedom of Information Act regarding the enforcement of emergency lighting regulations across UK organisations for the last 3 years between the period of April 2022 to March 2025? Specifically, I would like to request the following information:

    1. The number of public sector organisations and private businesses found to be in violation of emergency lighting requirements, under the Building Regulations and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Please provide details of the nature of the violations.

    2. The number of statutory notices, fines, or prosecutions issued for non-compliance with emergency lighting regulations, with details of: o Whether the entity was a public sector organisation or private business. o The industry sector (e.g., healthcare, hospitality, education, retail) of the organisation.

    3. The monetary value of fine issued for emergency lighting-related breaches for each organisation or business. Please see the example table below which may assist you in providing the data I am looking for: Name of Fire Authority Year Entity Type (Public/Private) Organisation/Business location (no exact address required) Industry Sector Type of Violation Statutory Notice Issued (Y/N) Fine Issued (Y/N) Prosecution (Y/N) Fine Amount (£) Notes XX 2022-2023 Private XX Retail Failed to install emergency lighting in escape route Y Y N £1,200

    Published: 29 May 2025

  10. Shutting down of book swap at TFL stations

    1. Which TFL stations have/had exchange book clubs? 2. Where the stations involved required to submit individual Fire Safety Plans if they wished the exchange book club to be reinstated? 3. Which stations have submitted Fire Safety Plans? Please provide copies 4. Which stations have said they will/won’t be submitting Fire Safety Plans 5. What final assessments have been carried out by LFB to establish whether a particular exchange book club poses fire safety issues. Please provide copies 6. Which stations are you satisfied with regarding fire safety so that the book exchange may continue? 7. Regarding Acton Town station why are Metros allowed on either side of the entrance gates but not books for exchange 8. Is it accepted that books are less of a fire hazard than newspapers like the Metro?

    Published: 28 May 2025