FOI release

The 'Fireboat'

Case reference FOI2026/00283

Received 11 March 2026

Published 11 May 2026

Request

I am requesting the following information relating to the use of the new London ‘Fireboats’ which operate on the River Thames. Please only include information on the current boats which entered service in 2022 and exclude any training/training operations from your answer. 1. Please provide any documents, memos, briefings or information that list the total number of times the ‘Fireboat’ has been deployed solely for the purpose of extinguishing a fire. 2. Please provide any documents, memos, briefings or information that list the total number of times the ‘Fireboat’ has been deployed for any emergency purpose. 3. If within costs, please provide any documents, memos, briefings or information that detail the reason for deployment of the ‘Fireboat’ in relation to point 2. 4. Please provide the average yearly cost of the operation of the ‘Fireboat’, including staff costs, maintenance, upkeep and any other costs related to its operation.

Response

Please see the response in the link below.

Documents

• FOIA response for disclosure log - FOI2026_00283 RESPONSE.pdf (83.9 KB)

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