prevention and protection work
The London Fire Brigade is dedicating more time to prevention and protection work due to a new Automatic Fire Alarm policy.
In March 2026, Barnet fire stations reported a decrease in incidents, partly attributed to a new London Fire Brigade policy for Automatic Fire Alarms (AFAs). This policy means the brigade will not attend AFAs in non-residential commercial buildings during certain hours.
This shift in resource allocation enables the London Fire Brigade to dedicate increased effort to prevention and protection work, which involves activities undertaken by fire services to prevent fires and protect people and property. No further discussions or decisions on this topic are currently scheduled.
Key facts
- Barnet fire stations attended 5,127 incidents in the past year. Source
- Incidents decreased by approximately 300 from the previous year. Source
- A new Automatic Fire Alarm policy contributes to this decrease. Source
- The policy means the London Fire Brigade will not attend AFAs in non-residential commercial buildings. Source
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