Today the Brigade laid a wreath at the National Firefighters Memorial in London, alongside the Retired Members Association and the Fire Brigades Union.

On Firefighters Memorial Day, we remember all those who went before us, and the sacrifices that they made.

The Brigade's Home Fire Safety Checker allows you to carry out a thorough check of your home in just a matter of minutes.

After you’ve assessed each room, we’ll give you advice to keep yourself and your family safe from fire. Check it out now 👉 orlo.uk/JiivK

It's sculptor Gilbert Bayes' 152nd birthday this week. His work, in the Memorial Hall at our former HQ, commemorates firefighters who lost their lives protecting London.

London Fire Brigade Museum plan to open the Hall in September for Open House Festival orlo.uk/THgOM #FireFactsFriday

Remember, firefighting starts with prevention. Our Home Fire Safety Checker is simple, practical and free!

It gives you specific advice for your home to keep yourself and your loved ones safe from fire orlo.uk/sTYku

🪜 Our 32-metre and 64-metre turntable ladders have been mobilised 47,668 times since their introduction 🪜

Our aerial appliances help us to...

🧑‍🚒 Rescue people and animals
👓 See from above
🔥 Tackle fires externally when needed

Find out more 👉 orlo.uk/XNYDr

A woman has sadly died following a house fire in #Peckham .

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Inspiring words by Althea Loderick of Southwark Council, Benaifer Bhandari of Hopscotch Women's Centre & others at International Women’s Day event hosted by Southwark Council & London Bridge City. Progress has been made on women equalities but so much more we can do. We must #InspireInclusion in all we do. #IWD

Southwark have been busy this week with multiple events including celebrating International Women's Day with Mayor of Southwark as well as getting our officers together for a training session. London Fire Brigade

More than 70,000 women served in the National Fire Service (NFS) in WW2. Many served in the control rooms directing firefighters to incidents across London, as shown in this painting by Reginald Mills. This was crucial work during the incessant bombing of #TheBlitz . #IWD 📷

Keeping a home safe from fire is so important. But it can be hard to spot risks and to know what help you need.

Fortunately, our FREE online Home Fire Safety Checker works out the level of risk in your home with a few questions.

Get started 👉 orlo.uk/9WDdo

TODAY: Come join LFB Southwark at #Dockhead Fire Station's open day 12 noon- 3pm.
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We have lots of activities planned, as well as the chance to meet some of the cast from the TV series 'London's Burning' 👉 orlo.uk/hvbYc

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Our Home Fire Safety Checker allows you to carry out a thorough check of your home in just a matter of minutes.

After you’ve assessed each room, we’ll give you advice to keep yourself and your family safe from fire. Check it out now 👉 orlo.uk/Si2ur

Looking for something to do at the weekend? We've got something for your diary...

Come join LFB Southwark at #Dockhead Fire Station's open day

We have lots of activities planned, as well as the chance to meet some of the cast from 'London's Burning' 👉 orlo.uk/zSRWm

Electric portable heaters should not be plugged into extension leads. They should always be plugged directly into wall sockets due to the power they need to work safely.
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#CostOfLiving #StayFireSafe

Proud to host recently a Reception to Celebrate the contributions of Key workers and Community Leaders to our thriving Borough of #Southwark .

So much of what we are today is shaped by the heroes and heroines of our Borough.

#ThankYou #UnitedtoServe

Ever wondered how Southwark's neighborhoods, parks and streets got their names? If so this fascinating map is for you...

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We're backing a petition from the family of 21-year-old Sofia Duarte who died on 1 January 2023. Sofia lost her life in a fire on Old Kent Road in #Southwark , caused by the catastrophic failure of a lithium battery used to charge an e-bike orlo.uk/ryA8t #ChargeSafe

Our Assistant Commissioner for Fire Safety spoke to BBC Breakfast about keeping safe from e-bike and e-scooter fires and to back a petition for tighter product regulation.

These vehicles are London’s fastest growing fire risk with a record number of fires in 2023. #ChargeSafe ⚡️