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It’s International Men’s Day today and it’s an opportunity to celebrate the positive value men bring and highlight positive role models and raise awareness of men's wellbeing.
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At London Fire Brigade we want everyone to talk about their mental health so they feel able to ask for support if they need it.
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We spoke to Deputy Commissioner of Operations, Andy Roe about why he thinks #internationalmensday is important to the Brigade and he said “ it is an opportunity…to break down those stigmas that often surround vulnerability when it comes to men”.
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All our staff have access to our counselling service if they need it - we take mental health and wellbeing seriously.
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The Brigade has a number of support groups including United Minds, which focuses on the wellbeing of all staff, through providing a supportive environment to discuss mental health.
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We will continue to encourage all staff at the Brigade to talk about mental health and make use of the support available to them
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Today is the anniversary of the King’s Cross Fire which on the 18 November 1987 took the lives of 31 people, including Station Officer Colin Townsley.
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Station Officer Townsley from Soho Red Watch was one of the first firefighters to arrive at the scene of the fire, and entered into the underground station’s ticket hall to assess the situation.
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Within moments of entering the ticket hall, the fire on the escalator suddenly spread and rapidly engulfed the ticket hall, while it was being used to evacuate commuters.
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Station Officer Townsley was one of the 31 people killed during the fire, and it is believed he was killed whilst helping to evacuate a commuter, an action for which he was awarded the George Medal.
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To this day he is remembered at Soho Fire Station with his space being left empty and marked by a plaque, commemorating him and all those who died during the fire.
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You can read more about the King’s Cross fire by following the link in our bio

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We mention the name Massey Shaw quite a lot in our #throwbackthursday posts but who actually is he and why do we keep going on about him?
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Well, Captain Sir Eyre Massey Shaw was Chief Officer of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade (as the Brigade was known then) in London from 1861 to 1891. And pretty integral in many ways as to why the Brigade works in the way it does even now.
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His brigade was responsible for 120 square miles of London, and by 1891, the MFB had 55 land stations, 4 river stations, and 707 officers and firemen (as they were known then)
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Shaw was instrumental in organising the MFB and creating a disciplined, well-trained force where he recruited ex-naval servicemen, and established a new officer ranking system.
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Shaw invested in new equipment, promoting the use of new steam-powered fire engines and commissioned new fire stations. He encouraged the Metropolitan Board of Works to provide better water supplies and hydrants.
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He made fire prevention a priority and established guidelines in theatre fire safety that we still use to this day.
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The Headquarters of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade were at Southwark, and Winchester House was Shaw’s home. The training school was there, and new recruits had to undertake strict tests to ensure that they were capable of carrying out the duties required.
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Shaw designed the now iconic uniform for the MFB, which consisted of striking brass helmets and blue woollen tunics.
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Shaw retired in 1891, and was knighted by Queen Victoria. He was very well respected and during his time with the Brigade did a great deal towards improving the technology we used and enhancing/improving the effectiveness of the Brigade.
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See the iconic brass helmets and more historical uniforms on our website – link in bio .
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We’re mid-way through the week which means we’re sharing more #WednesdayWisdom with you and we’re talking about the need for drivers to focus when driving! Whether you’re driving a car, a van, or minibus, it’s important to be focused…
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Never use your phone when driving. Using your handset is not only dangerous and distracting, it’s also against the law!
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Don’t drive when you're tired. When you're tired you aren’t able to focus enough, and you risk falling asleep at the wheel!
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Remove your headphones. Being able to hear what is going on around you is an important part of being focused and aware of your surroundings. Headphones severely limit this!
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Keep an eye out for cyclists and motorbikes. It is important that the road is safe for all users. Keep an eye out for motorbikes and cyclists at junctions, in traffic and when you open your door to exit your vehicle.
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You can get more driving advice by clicking the link in our bio.
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On 11 November we remember the contribution and sacrifice firefighters have made in the defence and service of the nation. .
With the outbreak of the First World War in 1914, some 295 Brigade personnel were recalled to military service, or volunteered to serve in the Armed Forces. Of these, 29 would be killed as a result of enemy action whilst serving in the military. At the same time, firefighters in London were responsible for responding to the damage caused by 922 bombs dropped on the city by German aircraft. Three firefighters were killed responding to these incidents. .
During the Second World War firefighters were faced with a greater challenge fighting the fires caused by the Blitz. Professional firefighters were supported by members of the Auxiliary Fire Service, volunteers recruited before the outbreak of war to help bolster firefighting capabilities. Over 300 firefighters would die on duty protecting the capital, and many more that volunteered to serve in the Armed Forces were killed serving overseas. .
Today the Brigade employs veterans of more recent conflicts, but also employs a number of staff who continue to serve in the Regular and Volunteer Reserves.
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Fire stations, we’d be pretty stuck without them.
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They’ve always been at the heart of Brigade life and a part of the communities they serve and that hasn’t changed.
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Back in the 1880s stations were five or six storeys high and provided accommodation for firefighters and their families as well as room for steam fire engines and stables.
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There were particularly significant changes between 1905 to 1921 when the Brigade fleet became fully motorised, and fire stations were altered to accommodate the new vehicles. .
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Wider doors were needed to allow motor engines to exit easily and accommodation for horses was removed or changed into workshops. Electricity was also introduced as well as telegraph systems.
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There are now 103 fire stations including our river station across London’s 33 boroughs and they are key to helping us keep London and Londoners safe.
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Scroll through and see some of our fire stations this #throwbackthursday including Euston, Camden, Poplar, Southwark and Bishopsgate .
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