Never chuck loose batteries in your rubbish. Even small batteries could cause fires when crushed. Always recycle batteries separately using a battery recycling service Recycle Your Electricals Newham London 💙

"I am deeply sorry to hear of the passing of Wayne Brown. Wayne was a valued and respected colleague in the Brigade for over 20 years before joining West Midlands FRS. Our thoughts go out to Wayne’s family and friends at this difficult time." Andy Roe, London Fire Commissioner

Become a 🚒 LFB Fire Cadets 🚒 Volunteer Cadet Instructor - you’ll have the opportunity to gain transferable skills & complete accredited courses You don't need experience of working with young people, just a passion for helping change a young person's life orlo.uk/vhkL7

Earlier the Commissioner met officers and staff who, despite losing their police station, kit and belongings to fire, have continued working tirelessly to keep people in Newham safe. He also visited Forest Gate to see the damage and thank fire crews for their incredible efforts.

For the 3rd year running we were hosted by LFB Newham London Fire Brigade for Eid prayers at Plaistow Fire Station. Thank you to Borough Commander Richard Arnold, Station Commander Lee Small and colleagues for the support and welcome. ❤️ LFB Newham are a pioneering community focused

A convoy of 30 fire & rescue vehicles has set off for the Polish-Ukrainian border. We've a team of 27 Brigade staff, with firefighters & FIRE AID and International Development staff from across the UK delivering vital fire & rescue kit & equipment. #FireAid4Ukraine orlo.uk/ZyFuY 🚒

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⚡ 👉 orlo.uk/DKwpP

🧵🚨Starting from October 2024, we'll be changing the way we respond to some automatic fire alarms (AFAs) in non-residential buildings. It's important that business owners and responsible persons are aware of the changes and what they mean to them⬇️ london-fire.gov.uk/news/2024-news…

We are teaming up with Newham MPS | North East BCU at #Plaistow Fire Station for a joint emergency service open day. 13th July 12:00 to 16:00. Please come along and meet your local LFB Firefighters and MPS Newham Police Officers.

This waste needed to be emptied by our firefighters after it caught alight in a bin lorry in #Woolwich 🔥 The cause? A crushed lithium battery which exploded 🔋 Please don't bin your batteries and electrical products - make sure to always recycle batteries separately ♻️

Our online Home Fire Safety Checker is available at the touch of a button. Take a few minutes to get tailored advice to keep your family and your home safe from fire orlo.uk/mEdp2

We have been joined by our emergency service partners from RNLI and Metropolitan Police at our event at #Twickenham Fire Station today, working together to educate young people about the importance of water safety.

RNLI Metropolitan Police You may have seen pupils from Brian's school on ITV a few minutes ago, speaking about their experience learning about water safety in #Twickenham today. To learn more about this event and the Brigade's work on water safety, tune into BBC London and ITV London tonight.

Firefighters are issuing a reminder of their lithium battery safety advice following a house fire in #Sutton. The blaze is believed to be accidental & caused by the failure of an ebike battery on charge. For safety advice on our #ChargeSafe campaign 👉 orlo.uk/54LPf

Firefighters are warning smokers to take extra care when disposing of cigarettes after a house fire in #Dagenham. Three men were rescued by crews using a short extension ladder. One man suffered smoke inhalation, he was taken to hospital by London Ambulance Service. orlo.uk/043CB

Got Saturday plans? Why not come down to #Plaistow Fire Station's Open Day! It's your chance to meet local firefighters, see our latest equipment and pick up some fire safety advice to protect your family. ⏲️ 1200-1600 📆 Saturday 13 July 🚒 Plaistow Fire Station

Don't end up with an unlimited fine on #Diwali - familiarise yourself with the law on fireworks: 🎆Don't set off fireworks in the street or public places 🎆Don't set off fireworks after 1am 🎆Only buy fireworks from registered sellers between 15 October- 10 November

Before a failing lithium battery catches fire, there are often a few warning signs. If you see some of these signs, follow our safety advice ⚡ #ChargeSafe Read more: orlo.uk/brM0x

London Fire Brigade Newham MPS | North East BCU Newham London 💙 LFB Newham are holding a joint community engagement event across Newham to support Firework safety whilst celebrating Diwali, Bandi Chhor and Bonfire night.

Before a failing lithium battery catches fire, there are often a few warning signs. If you see some of these signs, follow our safety advice ⚡ #ChargeSafe Read more: orlo.uk/YVchV