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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627 disclosures

  1. USAR

    I am writing under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to request information regarding the London Fire Brigade’s Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) capabilities and operations. Specifically, I would like to request the following information: USAR Official Logo A copy or official description of the LFB Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) logo or insignia, if one exists. USAR Vehicles A full list of all current operational and non operational USAR vehicles within the LFB fleet, including their make, model and designated call signs or station assignments. USAR Equipment A detailed breakdown of the primary equipment carried on each USAR vehicle, including the purpose or operational use of each major piece of equipment. USAR Uniform Information on the uniforms worn by USAR personnel, including the different types of uniform (e.g., operational, technical rescue, or protective) and the circumstances or incident types in which each is used. USAR Deployment Procedure Information on who authorises or gives the go ahead for USAR team deployment within London or for national assistance. USAR Station Locations A list of LFB fire stations that have USAR units based at them. I would prefer to receive the information electronically via email if possible.

    Published: 22 January 2026

  2. Embassy Lodge, N3 - Enforcement Notice

    Embassy Lodge, Regents Park Road, London, N3 3LB:

    "Disclosure of all documentation, correspondence, and submissions provided by the Responsible Person in support of each extension granted since April 2023." and "confirmation of such fire safety works as have been carried out and approved by the LFB in accordance with the notice served by them, and such other works as remain to be completed.”

    1.Provide all correspondence, evidence, and progress reports submitted by the Responsible Person for each Enforcement Notice extension granted since April 2023.

    "All inspection reports, site notes, photographs, and related correspondence held by LFB concerning this Enforcement Notice" 2.Provide copies of all inspection reports, site notes, and photographs made by LFB officers since January 2023.

    3.Provide all photographs evidence submitted by the Responsible person. "Entrance doors: Please therefore provide evidence or photographs of any such defects that LFB inspected

    9. Supply copies of the communal fire-door certificates held by LFB or provided by the Responsible Person.

    Published: 22 January 2026

  3. Fire Incidents at Main Avenue EN1 1DS

    1. A list of all fire incidents, emergency call-outs, or operational responses recorded at 57 Main Avenue, Enfield, EN1 1DS for the past 30 years, or as far back as your records allow. For each incident, please provide: • Date and time • Incident type • Units attending • Summary of actions taken • Entry/access points used (front/rear/alleyway) • Any operational notes referring to the rear passageway • Any comments relating to escape routes or obstructions

    2. All incident reports for any fires, call-outs, or emergency responses at the above address, including: • Incident logs • Actions taken • Access points used (front, rear, alleyway) • Notes on escape routes • Any hazards identified • Cause of fire • Any reference to the rear passageway or rear access • Any fire investigation reports relating to incidents at the property. • Any operational debrief or incident closure summaries, if available.

    Published: 22 January 2026

  4. Details of units Warehouse Fire Southall 25/11/25

    Please could you proved a list of units and the stations they came from in relation to the Southall Warehouse fire on the 25/11/25

    Published: 22 January 2026

  5. 17 Dairy Close, Enfield, EN3 6PS - Fire Safety and Attendance Information

    17 Dairy Close, Enfield, EN3 6PS.

    Please provide copies of any and all information held by the London Fire Brigade relating to property, including but not limited to:

    - Records of LFB attendance logs or 999 reports concerning this address.

    - Any fire risk assessments, evacuation plans, or building layout/safety documentation. Any inspections carried out or recorded.

    - Any internal correspondence, reports, or notes referencing fire safety, evacuation, safeguarding, or accessibility risks associated with this address.

    - What information the LFB currently holds or does not hold about this property’s layout, evacuation plan, and safety assessments.

    Published: 22 January 2026

  6. Freedom of Information Act 2000 - Request for information

    Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, please provide the following information for domestic dwelling (house/flat) fires attended by your Fire & Rescue Service for each full calendar year 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024: 1. The number of domestic dwelling fires where the incident record or subsequent fire investigation explicitly identifies a solar photovoltaic (PV) panel/module as the primary or confirmed ignition source (i.e. the concluded cause of ignition). Please provide counts by calendar year. 2. The number of domestic dwelling fires where a solar photovoltaic (PV) panel/module was recorded as involved or present at the fire scene but where the panel was not recorded as the confirmed primary ignition source. Please provide counts by calendar year. 3. For any incidents where battery storage (including rooftop or ancillary lithium-ion battery systems) was recorded as the primary or confirmed ignition source in a domestic dwelling, please provide counts by calendar year and indicate whether the battery was part of a solar PV installation. 4. For any incidents counted in Q1 (confirmed primary cause), please provide a short summary (where available) of the investigation conclusion for each incident: month/year, brief cause (e.g., installer fault/wiring fault/thermal runaway/unknown), and whether an investigation report is publicly available (if so, please provide a link or reference).

    Published: 22 January 2026

  7. Freedom of Information Request – Fire Safety Enforcement or Inspection at Station Parade,

    I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Please confirm whether the London Fire Brigade has carried out any fire safety inspections, issued any enforcement, prohibition, or alterations notices, or given any formal advice or recommendations relating to: Address: Station Parade, Whitchurch Lane, Edgware HA8 6RW In particular, please indicate whether any such activity has related to the external metal staircase located to the rear of the building, near (14 Station Parade or 14A Station Parade), which appears to serve as a shared fire escape route. For each record, if applicable, please include: 1) the date of inspection or notice; 2) the type of enforcement or advisory action; and 3) a brief description of the issue identified. If no records are held, please confirm this.

    Published: 22 January 2026

  8. 37 Bishop's Close, N19 5YJ - Fire Risk Assessment

    Whether a fire risk assessment has been carried out on 37 Bishop's Close, London N19 5YJ.

    Published: 22 January 2026

  9. LAMBOURNE COURT NAVESTOCK CRESCENT WOODFORD GREEN IG8 7BD

    I have been asking redbridge council to supply me with a valid FRA report on the building as I am not allowed to movein my tenant without it. for over 1 week, redbridge council keep ignoring my requests and the only time I managed to get hold of someone within the council, the forwarded me an out of date FRA certificate of 2017. As you can imagine, this is highly unacceptable considering the council own the building and especially after Grenfell's atrocities. Are you able to please inform me if Lambourne court has a valid FRA and if so, could I please have a copy of this.

    Published: 22 January 2026

  10. Privacy for All - Tender Discrepancy

    I am requesting confirmation and clarification regarding new PFA projects tendered via the London Construction portal under the category of major projects (£1m–£24m), including how these contracts were implemented and issued. This request is made for transparency, record accuracy, and forward business planning purposes. Please can you confirm if one contract (JCT) was issued or one contract for each station that was receiving the privacy for all works. Can you confirm the winner tender(s) amount.

    Published: 20 January 2026