fire protection work
A new Automatic Fire Alarm policy is enabling more time for fire protection work in Barnet.
The London Fire Brigade's new policy for responding to Automatic Fire Alarms (AFAs) is enabling more time for fire protection work, which involves activities undertaken by fire services to protect people and property from fire. In March 2026, Barnet fire stations reported a decrease in incidents attended, partly due to this policy, allowing the London Fire Brigade to dedicate more time to prevention and protection work.
The AFA policy means the London Fire Brigade will not attend automatic fire alarms in non-residential commercial buildings, such as office blocks or industrial premises, during specific hours. This change contributed to Barnet fire stations attending approximately 300 fewer incidents in the past year compared to the previous year. No upcoming council meetings or scheduled decisions related to fire protection work are mentioned in the available information.
Key facts
- Barnet fire stations attended 5,127 incidents in the past year. Source
- This was a decrease of approximately 300 incidents from the previous year. Source
- The London Fire Brigade's new AFA policy means they will not attend automatic fire alarms in non-residential commercial buildings during specific hours. Source
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