One way to protect yourself & your loved ones from fire is to get tailored advice using our Home Fire Safety Checker tool. It allows you to carry out a thorough check of your home #HFSC orlo.uk/TV8lT

It's certainly barbecue weather ☀️, just make sure you enjoy the weather safely.

⚠️Place your barbecue on level ground, far away from anything that could catch fire, like trees, parasols or fences

❌Don't be tempted to barbecue on balconies or in parks

You've got a smoke alarm, but do you have a carbon monoxide alarm?

Carbon monoxide is difficult to detect - you cannot taste, see or smell it.

Fit an alarm in rooms containing fuel burning appliances and ensure it can be heard throughout your home.

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Candles are one of the most common causes of fire. It’s important that you never leave a candle unattended and keep them away from anything else that can easily catch alight.

Yesterday, a fire in #EastHam destroyed most of the first floor of a house.

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Over the weekend, our #Beckenham crews attended West Wickham Village Day, where they showcased their road rescue skills and spoke to many local #Bromley residents about the issues affecting them. There was also an opportunity to see inside the fire engine!

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Recently, we hosted members of Greater Stockholm Fire Brigade. Their highlights were our 64metre ladders and our Control Room.

They said: 'We've been given a brilliant insight into LFB and how it operates to keep London safe.'

Tack för besöket! It was great to share ideas. 🇸🇪

A house fire in #Wanstead is believed to have been caused by a lightning strike during bad weather.

Thankfully there were no reports of any injuries.

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On 8 May 1945, the Second World War in Europe ended with #VEDay .

London’s firefighters fought to protect the city from the damage caused by enemy air attacks. 327 made the ultimate sacrifice.

79 years on we remember these men and women, forever grateful for their service.

Part of a flat in #WestNorwood was damaged by a fire on Sunday. Thankfully, there are no reports of any injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Brigade and the Metropolitan Police Service.

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A house fire in #ForestGate is believed to have been caused by the incorrect charger being used for an e-bike 🚲 🔥

It's important to make sure you're using the correct charger and that you don't charge the device unattended 🔌

#ChargeSafe ⚡

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Recently, #Paddington Red and White Watch attended The Cavalcade at Little Venice. The team gave out lots of fire and water safety advice and enjoyed spending time with other visitors.

Westminster LFB

As we head towards summer you might be thinking about getting your bike back on the road 🏍️

Now is a good time to think about booking on to one of our Biker Down! courses. Find out more 👉 orlo.uk/Ajg5b

Last week, two of our firefighters visited BBC London to talk about their experience of being part of a national convoy delivering fire and rescue equipment to the Ukraine border and explained why they wanted to get involved 🚒

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It's #NationalWalkingMonth - if you're encouraging your children to walk to school, remind them:

Eyes Up: Look around, avoid distractions
Slow Down: Don't run across the road
Cross Safely: Use pedestrian crossings where possible #SafeAdventures THINK! Road Safety

🧹Spring cleaning season is here. Clean out lint & fluff from the lint filter in your tumble dryer to prevent potential fire hazards.

Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for additional tips & take a look at this advice from Electrical Safety First 👉 orlo.uk/f8bDN

Our online Home Fire Safety Checker is available at the touch of a button.

Brew yourself a cuppa ☕ and take a few minutes to get tailored advice to keep your family and your home safe from fire orlo.uk/2ATBx

Have you spotted one of our fire boats along the river?

The new boats are twice as fast as our two previous vessels & can reach speeds of forty knots. They can also carry more life-saving equipment than ever before. Find out more 👉 orlo.uk/rnIH3