• Reference: 2020/4452
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 17 December 2020

The Director of Corporate Services indicated recently that visits to fire stations were being undertaken to improve the way that stations are being used 1. How regularly do these visits take place? 1 London.gov, ‘ Appendix 2: London Assembly Budget and Performance Committee, 22 nd September 2020’ [Date accessed 24.11.2020]

• Reference: 2020/4451
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 17 December 2020

What have been the costs to the LFB for the maintenance and security of Albert Embankment as a result of the Government’s call in of the project? Please provide a month by month breakdown starting from June 2020.

• Reference: 2020/4450
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 17 December 2020

Does the LFB currently provide health screening as a staff benefit? If yes, what benefits does the health screening provided offer?

• Reference: 2020/4449
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 17 December 2020

What is the post Grenfell Imperial College firefighter health study designed to establish?

• Reference: 2020/4448
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 17 December 2020

What indications and early findings are coming from the Imperial College ongoing monitoring to assess the health of firefighters who served at Grenfell?

• Reference: 2020/4447
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 17 December 2020

The FBU’s report ‘Minimising firefighters’ exposure to toxic effluents’ states that many of the substances firefighters are exposed to are classified as human carcinogens. In addition, the occurrence of disease and cancer are higher than expected amongst firefighters compared to the general population. How can you reassure firefighters that their health and safety are being prioritised and their wellbeing matters?

• Reference: 2020/4446
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 17 December 2020

What policies are currently in place regarding the regular cleaning and decontamination of appliances?

• Reference: 2020/4445
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 17 December 2020

Do fire stations currently operate a zoned system? Do all stations have capacity to provide a designated ‘clean’ zone?

• Reference: 2020/4444
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 17 December 2020

How regularly is PPE professionally cleaned? Has this changed as a result of Covid-19?

• Reference: 2020/4443
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 17 December 2020

What policies are currently in place for the routine care, maintenance, inspection and professional cleaning of PPE?