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. Fire safety audit

    Please could I request a fire safety audit completed at Hammond Court 20 watermill Lane N18 1FA.

    Published: 22 July 2026

  2. Grenfell Tower basement substation

    I am requesting recorded information held by the London Fire Brigade concerning the decision during the Grenfell Tower fire to keep the basement electrical substation live.

    1. Please include any record showing: - who gave that advice; - when it was given; - what "not involved" meant; - whether it referred only to fire involvement; - whether it also included water ingress, flooding, electrical hazard, firefighter safety, gas-isolation operations, or risk to crews in the basement; - whether remote isolation was requested, considered, refused, delayed, not attempted, or deliberately not used; - whether street-level isolation was requested, considered, refused, delayed, not attempted, or deliberately not used.

    2. What recorded information shows whether basement flooding, water ingress, or unsafe electrical conditions were known, assessed, or communicated before the decision was taken to keep the substation live? Please include any record showing: - when LFB first became aware of water, flooding, or significant water ingress in the basement; - whether that information was relayed to AC Roe, the Command Unit, UKPN, or any incident commander; - whether UKPN advised that flooding or water affected access to the substation or safety of work; - whether the presence of water affected the decision to keep the electricity live; - whether the decision was later reviewed, debriefed, corrected, disclosed to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, or supplied to the Metropolitan Police.

    3. Please also provide any recorded information held by LFB concerning the later HV/LV substation inspection due on 6 December 2017, including whether LFB was informed of the inspection, received any result, held any report, was told the inspection did not take place, or supplied any related record to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry or Metropolitan Police.

    Published: 21 July 2026

  3. Updated Organisational Chart

    Please can you provide the most recent and updated organisation chart or charts for all elements of the London Fire Brigade.

    Published: 21 July 2026

  4. Bow Business Centre, Fairfield Road

    BOW BUSINESS CENTRE BOW HOUSE, 157 BOW ROAD, LONDON, E3 2SE Following a fire which occurred on 25 August 2023, please provide:

    - any fire safety issues identified;

    - details of any enforcement action, recommendations, notices or prosecutions arising from the investigation.

    Published: 20 July 2026

  5. FSO notices - 62 Church Road, Croydon, SE19

    Please provide the current legal status and appeal logs regarding any FSO notices for 62 Church Road, Croydon, SE19 2EZ. Lebanese Grill takeaway.

    Published: 20 July 2026

  6. 95 Forest Road, E8 3BH - Fire Safety Audit

    95 Forest Road, E8 3BH Confirm you came for an inspection and what was the result of the inspection.

    Published: 20 July 2026

  7. Audit /inspection documents for This Space, SW8

    Please provide copies of any fire safety inspection / audit documents held by London Fire Brigade in relation to this building, including in particular:

    1. the most recent Fire Safety Audit Report / inspection report for the building;

    2. any Notification of Deficiencies issued in relation to the building;

    3. any enforcement notice, alterations notice, or Article 31 notice served in relation to the building;

    4. any covering letter or outcome letter summarising the result of the inspection or audit; and

    5. if the audit or inspection is ongoing and the report is not yet finalised, confirmation of:

    * the date of the inspection/audit,

    * whether it has been completed,

    * whether any deficiencies or enforcement action were identified, and

    * when a final report is expected.

    For identification purposes, the premises is: This Space 212 Wandsworth Road/ 1,2 & 3 Cornell square London SW8.

    Published: 20 July 2026

  8. FOIA - LFB Policy, Pay and allowance frameworks

    To support clarity and ensure I fully understand the organisational position, please provide the following information for the last three years, covering all departments and directorates, including but not limited to: Prevention and Protection, Operations, Control, Training, and all Support Services. 1. Organisation Wide Acting Up and Temporary Promotion Records For all departments listed above and any other relevant directorates: - An anonymised list of all staff who have acted up into Station Commander posts or equivalent roles/positions, regardless of whether they were temporarily promoted to SC rank. - Their substantive rank/grade at the time of acting up. - The department they were acting up within. - The duration of each acting up period. - Whether the acting up was continuous or intermittent. - Whether the acting up was formally recorded under policy. - The criteria used to select each individual for acting up. OFFICIAL – Sensitive - Whether any individuals acted up without holding the required operational competence. Non Operational Acting Up (FRS D → FRS E) - Confirmation of all instances where non operational staff have acted up from FRS D to FRS E, including: - their substantive grade - the criteria used - whether FRS E is treated as the non operational equivalent of Station Commander - whether operational competence, IC1 or IC2 were required - the pay level applied - whether this is applied consistently across departments 2. Pay and Allowances (All Departments) - Confirmation of the pay level applied to each Station Commander post or equivalent role/position, regardless of whether the individual was temporarily promoted to SC rank. - Confirmation of whether any individuals placed into SC posts or equivalent roles were paid at or around £72,000, and the criteria used to determine this level. 5% SRA - Confirmation of all instances where a 5% Special Responsibility Allowance (SRA) has been used as an alternative to acting up or temporary promotion, including: - the roles / positions it was applied to - the substantive rank/grade of the individuals receiving it - whether the 5% uplift is linked to competence, responsibility, or simply being “temporary” - whether the 5% uplift is used consistently across departments 5% Uplift for Temporary Team Leaders - Confirmation of all instances where temporary Team Leaders receive a 5% uplift, including: - their substantive rank/grade OFFICIAL – Sensitive - whether they hold full Station Officer competence, only competent incident Command level 1 or not holding incident Command level 1/ competency to ride - whether Station Officer competence is required for the 5% uplift, or whether it is applied regardless of competence level - the criteria used to determine eligibility for the 5% uplift 7% Uplift for Rotational Staff - Confirmation of all instances where a approx. 7% uplift has been applied to Firefighters rotating into Prevention and Protection (e.g., 6 weeks Prevention/Protection / 2 weeks Ops), including: - the roles / positions receiving this uplift - the substantive rank of the individuals - the criteria used to determine eligibility for the 7% uplift - whether this uplift is used consistently across the organisation Departmental Variations - Any departmental variations in temporary promotion pay, SRA usage, uplift percentages, or acting up mechanisms. - The policy or guidance used to determine pay for temporary roles / positions, including the use of SRAs and uplift percentages as acting up mechanisms. 3. Team Leader / Equivalent Roles / Positions Across the Organisation Please provide the following information for all departments: - An anonymised list of all Team Leaders or equivalent supervisory roles / positions, including their substantive rank/grade and whether they are acting up. Acting Up Eligibility - Confirmation of all staff who are currently acting up from their substantive role / position, but who are not eligible for Station Commander competent pay because they: - do not hold an operational rank - are not operationally competent - do not hold IC1 or IC2 - or do not meet the criteria for SC temporary promotion OFFICIAL – Sensitive Acting Up Levels - For these individuals, please confirm: - the acting up level they are being paid at (e.g., Sub Officer Specialist, Station Officer Specialist, FRS E) - the criteria used to determine this acting up level - the policy basis for awarding acting up pay where SC eligibility criteria are not met Deputy Team Leader (DTL) Structure - Confirmation that the Deputy Team Leader (DTL) role is an officially recognised management role with responsibility for: - conduct and discipline processes - Stage 1 performance management - day to day supervisory functions - Confirmation of the established organisational expectation for the number of DTLs per TL across all departments. - An anonymised breakdown of how many competent DTLs each TL has across the organisation. - Confirmation of any departmental variations in DTL allocation, competence requirements, or management responsibilities. 4. Training and Development Access (Organisation Wide) - The criteria for access to Station Commander development pathways. - The criteria for access to IC2 (Level 2 Incident Command) training. - A list of all staff granted access to SC development or IC2 training in the last three years, including: - their substantive rank/grade - their department - whether they were acting up at the time - Any departmental differences in access to development pathways. OFFICIAL – Sensitive 5. Workload, Staffing Models and Resource Allocation For all departments with supervisory roles / positions: - The established staffing model for each team. - The expected number of competent staff required for safe workload distribution. - Any documented decisions relating to the allocation of competent staff or deputy support roles. - Any departmental variations in staffing expectations for TL level roles / positions. 6. Relevant Policies (Organisation Wide) Please provide copies of, or links to, the following: - Acting Up Policy - Temporary Promotion Policy - Fairness and Consistency Policy - Training and Development Policy - Stress and Wellbeing Policy - Any departmental guidance relating to TL roles / positions, SC pathways, or supervisory responsibilities Purpose of this request This information is required to: - understand the organisation wide application of acting up and temporary promotion policies - ensure consistency and fairness across departments - clarify the position regarding my own role / position, workload and development pathway - support accurate record keeping and future discussions This is not a grievance. It is a request for factual information to ensure transparency and accuracy.

    Published: 16 July 2026

  9. All data and correspondence between LFB and London Borough of Tower Hamlets

    All data and correspondence between LFB and the London Borough of Tower Hamlets about Bullrush Court at 5 and 13 Imperial, E3 3DE and E3 3DF, especially around possible renaming or renumbering. We understand the council has reached out to LFB as part of a consultation process. Please provide everything you have.

    Published: 16 July 2026

  10. E-bike fires

    Please provide under FOI:

    1. The number of incidents attended which featured an e-bike fire in each of these financial years: a) 2020/21 b) 2021/22 c) 2022/23 d) 2023/24 e) 2024/25 f) 2025/26

    2. The number of these incidents that involved a fatality

    • 3. Details of any enforcement action taken against a supplier of e-bikes; a shop which carries out e-bike conversions or any correspondence sent to one of these institutions relating to fire safety in the financial year 2025/26

    • 4. Details (if held) of where any e-bike which caused a fatal fire since 2020 was purchased, or which company manufactured it.

    Published: 16 July 2026