A new leader & new challenges for London Fire Brigade

In January this year, Andy Roe announced his retirement from the role of London Fire Brigade (LFB) Commissioner.

LFB is the largest fire and rescue service in the UK and among the largest in the world. It deals with a range of serious incidents, notably fires in residential and non-residential buildings, wildfires, terrorist incidents, flooding, road traffic collisions and other incidents where Londoners are in need of rescue. 

As an organisation, it employs over 5,800 people made up of firefighters, control officers and fire rescue staff (non-operational). LFB is one of very few fire and rescue services in the UK whose firefighters are all full-time. 
LFB has faced a number of challenges in recent years which have had a significant impact on how it operates in London as well as having a national impact for the Government and all fire and rescue services. These include the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, two His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services reports, being placed into the Engage process (which it exited in March 2024[1]), an Independent Culture Review and a transformation programme.

Tomorrow, London Assembly Members will discuss those challenges, as well as building safety, lithium-ion battery powered e-bikes and e-scooters, EV buses fire risk, home fire safety visits and more, with guests:

• Jules Pipe CBE, Deputy Mayor for Planning, Regeneration and the Fire Service 
• Andy Roe KFSM, London Fire Brigade Commissioner

Following the discussion, London Assembly Members will debate these motions. 
 
The meeting will take place on Thursday 13 February 2025 from 10am in the Chamber at City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, E16 1ZE.
 
Media and members of the public are invited to attend.
 
The meeting can also be viewed LIVE or later via webcast or YouTube.
 
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