London Fire Brigade

London, United Kingdom

London Fire Brigade is the statutory fire and rescue service for London, offering emergency response to fires and incidents, including managing emergencies such as fires at major transport hubs. It operates as a public service under local government, ensuring safety and protection for London’s residents and visitors.

CCI Score

-4.45

0.01% April 16

Latest Event

Campaign for Safer Products and Services

London Fire Brigade has launched a campaign focused on enhancing public safety by lobbying for improved fire safety measures, including mandatory sprinklers in buildings. This initiative demonstrates a proactive, community-centered approach that reinforces democratic governance and counteracts authoritarian neglect.

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London Fire Brigade is currently rated as a Bystander.

-1 to -4 CCI Score

Companies scoring here do little to oppose authoritarianism. Their inaction results in a passive endorsement of the status quo, as they neither actively resist oppression nor contribute to overt support for it.

Latest Events

JAN

01

2025

Campaign for Safer Products and Services
77.68

London Fire Brigade has launched a campaign focused on enhancing public safety by lobbying for improved fire safety measures, including mandatory sprinklers in buildings. This initiative demonstrates a proactive, community-centered approach that reinforces democratic governance and counteracts authoritarian neglect.
+80

Public and Political Behavior

March 21

The London Fire Brigade is actively engaging in public advocacy by campaigning for safer products and services. Its efforts to lobby for improved fire safety measures, especially for high-risk and vulnerable groups, reflect strong public and political behavior that supports community welfare and democratic responsiveness. This proactive stance is in stark contrast to authoritarian practices, earning a positive assessment.

Campaign for safer products and services
OCT

14

2024

Modern Slavery Statement 2023/24
78.39

London Fire Brigade released its Modern Slavery Statement for the fiscal year 2023/24, outlining comprehensive measures to prevent forced labor and modern slavery within its operations and supply chains. The statement details robust ethical sourcing, due diligence processes, supplier risk assessments, and proactive staff training, reflecting a strong commitment to protecting labor rights and ensuring transparency in procurement practices.
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 21

The statement shows that London Fire Brigade is actively addressing human rights concerns by instituting comprehensive training and safeguards for workers. It emphasizes robust protocols to prevent forced and bonded labor, enhances employee awareness, and ensures adherence to labor laws. These actions support ethical working conditions and contribute positively to labor relations and human rights practices.

Modern Slavery Statement 2023/24
+85

Supply Chain Ethics

March 21

The London Fire Brigade's approach to supply chain management is robust, featuring rigorous modern slavery risk assessments, ethical sourcing policies, and due diligence procedures. The statement outlines proactive strategies including supplier training, comprehensive audits, and demonstrable partnerships with organizations to ensure compliance with ethical standards, which significantly mitigates supply chain risks.

Modern Slavery Statement 2023/24
MAR

03

2023

Controversy over Disciplinary Cases and Workplace Culture at London Fire Brigade
-48.49

Between 2020 and 2022, over 160 disciplinary cases were recorded among London Fire Brigade staff, with serious concerns raised regarding institutional racism, misogyny, and harassment. The internal culture, flagged by external reviews and public statements, suggests systemic issues in labor relations and human rights practices within the Brigade.
-60

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 21

The article details over 160 disciplinary cases occurred over a two-year span indicating deep-seated issues including discrimination, harassment, and an institutional culture that tolerates or even perpetuates biases. This raises significant concerns regarding labor relations and human rights practices, reflecting broader systemic shortcomings that can undermine public trust and contribute indirectly to authoritarian tendencies through mismanagement of institutional accountability.

London Fire Brigade staff faced over 160 disciplinary cases in 2020-2022
NOV

26

2022

London Fire Brigade internal review highlights culture of discrimination
-66.89

A BBC report detailed systemic issues within the London Fire Brigade, including pervasive misogyny, racism, sexual harassment, and bullying, undermining worker rights and creating a toxic work environment within an essential public service.
-85

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 21

The independent review revealed severe and systemic discrimination within the London Fire Brigade. Multiple incidents of misogyny and racism, including a noose placed by a locker, sexist taunting, and racially insensitive behaviors, illustrate failures in protecting human rights and ensuring a safe work environment. This toxic culture not only endangers staff but also undermines trust in a key public service institution.

London Fire Brigade institutionally misogynist and racist - report
NOV

25

2022

Report finds misogyny, racism and bullying at London Fire Brigade
-62.94

An independent review reveals a toxic internal culture of misogyny, racism, and bullying within the London Fire Brigade, highlighting systemic failures in safeguarding labor rights and dignity, particularly for marginalized groups.
-80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 21

The report exposes deep-rooted issues of misogyny, racism, and bullying within the London Fire Brigade. These practices grossly undermine labor rights and human dignity, reflecting an institutional failure to protect marginalized groups. Such internal abuses are indicative of broader deficiencies in ethical responsibility and create an environment conducive to systemic oppression.

Report finds misogyny, racism and bullying at London fire brigade