London Fire Brigade (LFB) is enhancing its wildfire preparedness by conducting regular drills in London's parks. Following a very busy 2022, LFB is allocating more resources to combat wildfires in the city, where nearly half of the area consists of green space. A recent exercise at Richmond Park involved personnel from LFB, Met Police, and the Royal Parks charity. The drill emphasized protecting vulnerable areas, reflecting a commitment to improving response capabilities as wildfire risks are heightened due to extreme weather conditions.
London Fire Brigade (LFB) is preparing for the growing number of wildfires with regular drills in London's parks. Since experiencing its busiest day since World War Two in 2022, LFB has dedicated more resources to tackling wildfires in the capital, nearly half of which is made up of green space.
Rob Davies from the LFB said it was a 'good opportunity for staff to see how the equipment works and how arduous it is.' Last Thursday's drill focused on protecting an area of special scientific interest hosting skylarks on one side, and the Royal Ballet School on another.
Peter Lawrence, assistant manager at Richmond Park, said the drill was 'excellent... because with extremes of weather, wildfire risk is increasing.' He said: 'We are regularly seeing wildfires, whether that's in trees or grasslands and it does cause harm to wildlife.'
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