We rescued 2,455 people between Apr '25 and Mar '26 – an average of nearly seven people a day.
From high-rise fires and multi-car collisions to rescues from lifts and rivers, crews used their expertise to rescue Londoners from 44 types of emergencies.
london-fire.gov.uk/news/2026…
ALT A firefighter performing a 'rescue' at a training exercise.
ALT Four firefighters around a dummy performing a rescue at a road traffic collision training exercise.
ALT An image from a drone showing smoke arising from a building.
ALT A firefighter is in the water and is rescued by a rescue boat crew as part of a training exercise.
It looks like we're in for a sizzling few days - stay safe as you enjoy the sunshine ☀️
❌Don't BBQ in parks or open spaces
🚮Dispose of cigarettes properly & clear away rubbish
🛟#BeWaterAware - even when it's hot the water can cause cold water shock
london-fire.pulse.ly/y13ysbc…
ALT A firefighter in a red shirt and protective gear is spraying water from a hose onto a scorched field. The ground around him is blackened, suggesting a recent fire, while the area ahead remains covered in dry grass. The sky is clear and blue, indicating a calm day.
Brixton Green Watch were honing their rescue skills this week with a simulated Road Traffic Collision exercise. They practiced various techniques to safely remove the casualty 🚨🚒 #LFB#notjustfires
Lambeth were visited today by the Emergency Response Unit from the London Underground to carry out inter-agency training. This training is vitally important to understand our other emergency colleagues and their practices #LFB#LU#JESIP
Basic Lifesaving at Wallington Fire Station
Sat 14 Feb 11:00 till 13:30
Join us this Valentine's Day for a family friendly half hour learning session on how to save a life suitable for people of all ages!
No parking on site
Register on link below 👇🏼
thepaulalanproject.org/event…
Got a health concern #Lambeth?
NHS South East London’s new illustrated guide helps you find the right care, first time, whether that’s self-care, a pharmacy visit, or urgent help.
Watch out for it in your letterbox or pick one up locally ➡️ lambethtogether.net/news/you…
ALT Illustration of a group of people holding the guide to healthcare, standing together against a light blue background.
A very proud moment for the Field family as Wayne and his daughter, Destiny attended a fire and wore breathing apparatus (BA) to save the day!! 🔥🚒🚨 #firefighterfamily#prouddad#LFB
We've doubled resources on #RiverThames in readiness for #NYE. Our fireboats are located close to tonight’s celebrations. Station Commander for Lambeth River Fire Station said: “Our boats play a vital role, they're a crucial part of the team in managing a range of incidents." 1/2
Our water safety advice if you see someone in difficulty in the water:
· Don’t enter the water yourself.
· Call 999
· Try to throw them something that floats.
Winter weather brings about different water risks. Find out more 👉london-fire.gov.uk/safety/wa…
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