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. Use of PFAS-containing Firefighting Foams and Firefighter Gear

    Request for Freedom of Information We are writing to request information under the Freedom of Information. We are undertaking a study examining the presence and potential sources of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) within the UK’s Fire and Rescue Services (FRSs). To support this research, we would be grateful if you could provide the following information relating to your Fire and Rescue Service, covering the last ten years, where this information is already held and readily retrievable. We do not require full incident logs or the creation of new analyses, and we are content to receive partial or high-level summaries where detailed records are not readily accessible. 1. PFAS-containing firefighting foams Please provide details of firefighting foams containing PFAS used by your Service, including: * The period (year range) during which PFAS-containing firefighting foams were in use * For the last decade (2016-2026): * Manufacturer name(s) for PFAS-containing foam used in your service * Details of any PFAS-containing foams currently held in stock or storage (if applicable), including: * Type of foam and manufacturer * Approximate volume held (in litres) * Dates when PFAS-containing foams were phased out (if applicable) * Details of replacement foams, including manufacturer name(s) and approximate dates of introduction (where applicable) * Using already collected data and records relating to major incidents involving high foam usage (such as trainings, medium to large-scale fire incidents e.g. industrial, petrochemical, airport, landfill fires etc.). Where available, please provide: * Location and month/year of the incident/training(s) * Approximate quantity, manufacturer of PFAS-containing foam used 2. Firefighter personal protective equipment (PPE) For the last decade, please provide: * Manufacturer name(s) of firefighter PPE issued or used by your Service * Whether firefighter PPE was sent to external professional cleaning services, and if so: * The name(s) of the service provider(s) * (where applicable) the type or class of PFAS treatment used, including the specific PFAS chemicals applied (e.g. C6 fluorotelomers, PFOS, PFOA).

    Published: 30 January 2026

  2. Demographic makeup of the Fire Brigade’s workforce

    I am looking for the population numbers of 2026, or the latest available year, such as:

    1) Racial groups as the UK govt. classifies: White - British (English, Scottish, Welsh and Cornish) White - Irish Asian - Indian Asian - Pakistani Asian - Bangladeshi Asian - Chinese ...and the other non-national ethnic groups (like Africans, Arabs, other Asian, other White, Caribbean, Mixed race, etc.)

    2) Religious identities, in particular the number of: ✝️ Christians † ☪️ Muslims ☪︎ ️ Hindus ॐ Sikhs ☬ ☸️ Buddhists ☸︎ ✡️ Jews ✡︎ ...non-religious & other religion populations.

    3) The total number of ‍ employees working for the brigade, the percentage share of genders & the % percentage of staff that have British citizenship?

    4) What percentage of ‍ staff live in Greater London (the 32 London Boroughs & the City of London) & from outside London? 5) What % percentage of the ‍ workforce have GCSE, A-Level & Degree-level qualifications? 6) the number of staff members who can speak the World's 10-most spoken languages (besides English) if that is recorded by chance, namely: Chinese (漢語) Hindi (हिन्दी) Spanish French Arabic (اَلْعَرَبِيَّةُ) Bengali (বাংলা) Russian (русский) Portuguese Urdu (اُرْدُوِ)

    Published: 30 January 2026

  3. Fire & Rescue Service – CAD, ICCS & Rostering Systems

    I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 relating to your Command & Control (CAD), Integrated Communications & Control System (ICCS), and Rostering / Workforce Management systems for the Fire and Rescue Service. This request has been structured and prioritised to minimise burden on operational teams and to support efficient processing. If the request risks exceeding the appropriate cost limit, please prioritise sections in the order listed below. SECTION A – Contract & Commercial Information (Priority 1) For each of the following systems, please provide the information requested below separately for CAD, ICCS, and Rostering where applicable. A1. Supplier & Contract Details * Name of current supplier(s) * Contract reference number (if held) * Contract start date * Initial contract end date * Extension options available (duration and number) * Whether any extensions have been exercised and revised end date * Total contract value (including any exercised extensions) * Annual contract value * Pricing model used (e.g. per-seat, per-control room position, per-appliance, enterprise licence) A2. Scope of Services Included Please confirm whether the contract includes the following elements: Software & Support * Core software licence * 1st / 2nd / 3rd line support (and support hours) * Hosting or infrastructure provision * Software upgrades and release management * Contractual uptime or availability targets Hosting Model * SaaS / cloud hosted * Private cloud * On-premise * Hybrid Interfaces & Integrations * Interfaces between CAD and ICCS * Interfaces with mobilising, mapping, AVL, or other operational systems * Any third-party integration tools or middleware SECTION B – Contract Performance & Service Management (Priority 2) Where held, please provide: * Contractual service level indicators (SLAs / KPIs) * Any documented performance reporting or review outputs from the last 24 months * Whether any service credits, penalties, or formal escalations have been applied SECTION C – Procurement & Contractual Documentation (Priority 3) For the procurement leading to the current contract(s): * Procurement route used (Open, Framework, Direct Award, Further Competition) * If via framework: framework name, lot number and call-off reference * Copies of: * Signed contract (including schedules) * Any material contract variations or extensions * Any change control notices relating to scope or cost (where held) Redactions are acceptable where commercially sensitive. SECTION D – Renewal, Strategy & Market Engagement (Priority 4) Where information is held, please confirm: * Whether there is an intention to re-procure, extend, or replace: * CAD * ICCS * Rostering * Indicative timescales for any planned market engagement * Whether any soft-market testing, PIN notices, or supplier briefings have been conducted or are planned SECTION E – Organisational Context (Priority 5) For context only: * Number of control rooms operated * Approximate number of ICCS operator positions * Approximate number of operational staff covered by the rostering system Format of Response * Digital format preferred (DOCX, XLSX, PDF) * If information is exempt, please cite the specific FOI exemption relied upon * If partial information is held, please provide what is available Clarification & Cost Management If you believe any part of this request may exceed the cost limit, please contact me so the scope can be refined. Priority sections are clearly identified above.

    Published: 29 January 2026

  4. Attendance at Tamworth Lane, Mitcham, CR4 1DA

    I require the following information; The number of LFB attendances to my property of Tamworth Lane, Mitcham, CR4 1DA for the years 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026.

    Published: 29 January 2026

  5. 2 HEATHFIELD ROAD, ACTON, W3 - Fire Safety Audit Outcome

    Farynor reference: 27/231034.

    2 HEATHFIELD ROAD, ACTON, W3 8EL. Copy of the Fire Safety Audit report for visit in 2025.

    Published: 29 January 2026

  6. Royal Dry Cleaners, 37 Wapping High Street, E1W 1NR

    Follow up from FOI2025/01267. Royal Dry Cleaners, 37 Wapping High Street, E1W 1NR. We would like sight of the recent fire safety audit report for this property.

    Published: 28 January 2026

  7. 36 Cornhill, EC3V - Enforcement Notice

    36 Cornhill, London, EC3V 3NG I see that an Enforcement Notice has now been published on the LFB website. https://www.london-fire.gov.uk/community/public-notices/public-notice-detail/?id=8465 Can I please request a full copy of this Enforcement Notice.

    Published: 28 January 2026

  8. pumps assisting Essex at West Essex Golf Club

    Please may you provide a list of pumps and stations that assisted Essex at West Essex Golf Club on Bury Road, Waltham Abbey on 05/01/2026. Please provide: Time mobilised, time on scene, time available/released from incident. Additionally any assistance messages (make pumps) information that you have available- please see attached document.

    Published: 28 January 2026

  9. Rotherhithe Tunnel Safery

    I have been made aware that TfL closes Rotherhithe Tunnel if it takes a vehicle four minutes to drive through the tunnel. The rationale behind this is "The London Fire Brigade, who regulated fire safety, are of the opinion that Rotherhithe is safe to operate, with the mitigation that the tunnel is closed if traffic takes longer than four minutes to travel through the tunnel, portal to portal. They have permitted the tunnel to remain open under these conditions." Can you confirm if you have indeed stated this in meetings or in communication with TfL l? If so can you provide the rationale in allowing the tunnel to remain open only if it takes less than four minutes to drive through? What are the risks of it takes longer? Why is the tunnel allowed to remain open if it is not safe to he stationary inside of it for four minutes?

    Published: 27 January 2026

  10. GODDARTS HOUSE, E17 - Fire Safety Information

    GODDARTS HOUSE, 23 HOE STREET, WALTHAMSTOW, E17 4RZ

    The burn test results for the 2 FD Masterdor door set (front and back burn) sent to Thomas Bell-Wright International Consultants on or around 2019. May I please have the un-redacted test results document and a full video of the entire burn test. This was conducted under the live view of sponsors Exterior Plas and Morgan-Sindall for London Borough of Waltham Forest.

    Published: 27 January 2026