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Report of the Borough Commander, London Fire Brigade

The Committee received a tabled report from the London Fire Brigade updating them on recent activity. There was a discussion over the rise in smaller fires, and the targets for these and arson attacks being set as zero, given the small amount of influence the brigade could have on their cause.

The biggest current issue faced by the brigade was reported to be false activation of fire alarms at businesses and work was being undertaken to target repeat offenders. A Member representing the Crime Prevention Association undertook to arrange a talk to their Members on the issue.

Although nationally the Fire Brigade were expected to make £23.5 million savings, it was not anticipated that this would have a significant impact on the City’s resources.

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