Fire safety

In an emergency, you should telephone 999 and ask for the fire service. Calls are free.

The London Fire Brigade handles fires and other emergencies across London.
The London Fire Brigade also enforces fire safety laws, gives advice about fire safety and carries out various emergency-planning activities, including helping Tower Hamlets to plan for emergencies.

Fire safety at work

Find out about the responsibilities of employers and employees regarding fire safety at work, information on fire risk assessment, written emergency plans and the Fire Regulatory Reform Order 2005 on the London Fire Brigade website.

Fire regulations

If you are an employer, self-employed, an owner of a building or a managing agent, please look at the information on fire regulations on the London Fire Brigade website.

Further information

The Fire Kills website features safety tips and advice on potential hazards like cooking, smoking, candles, celebrations and electrical safety.

The London Fire Brigade website covers a whole range of topics, including fire safety in the home and at work, fire regulations and fire safety guidelines.

For more information on your local fire safety office, please contact:

The London Fire Brigade
Eastern Command
Tower Hamlets Fire Safety Team
David Brown
Divisional Officer & Borough Commander

Tel: 020 75874500
Fax: 020 75874510