Agenda item

Verbal update from the Borough Commander, London Fire Brigade

The London Fire Brigade Borough Commander provided an update on recent work by the London Fire Brigade in the City, noting that there were three primary fires one of which had been serious, additionally dwelling fires were still a concern mainly occurring in homes for elderly or disabled people. He concluded by noting that fire awareness training was being targeted at the right people and places.

In response to a question, the Director for Community and Children Services noted that fire prevention training was focused on people in social care and suggested that this be extended to a wider selection of the community. 

A Member sought clarification over whether response times to fire had remained the same. The Borough Commander assured Members that although there had increase in response time this was due to the Fire Brigade now covering a larger area, nevertheless they were still under their target response time.  

RESOLVED: that the report be noted.