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Freedom of Information request - Operational Training, Specialist Units and Equipment Qualifications

Case reference FOI2026/00905

Received 1 August 2026

Published 10 November 2026

Request

Specifically, I would like to request: 1. A list of all operational and specialist training courses or qualifications available to operational staff beyond initial firefighter training (for example RTC rescue, medical response, Fire Investigation, USAR and Turntable Ladder training). 2. A list of all specialist departments, teams, units and operational functions within the London Fire Brigade, including a brief description of each team’s role and responsibilities. 3. For each specialist department, team or unit, please provide: * The specialist training or qualifications required. * The specialist equipment issued or commonly used. * The operational vehicles or appliances assigned to or regularly used by that team or unit. 4. A list of any specialist operational advisor or incident roles and the qualifications or training required to undertake them. 5. If available, copies of any organisational charts, capability lists, training matrices or similar documents that outline the Brigade’s specialist operational capabilities.

Response

Please see the response in the attached link below.

Documents

• FOIA response for disclosure log - FOI2026_00905.pdf (33.0 KB)

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