London Fire Commissioner
| Abbreviation | LFC |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority |
| Formation | 1 April 2018 |
| Founder | Greater London Authority Act 1999 |
| Type | Fire authority |
| Legal status | Functional body |
Region served | London |
Parent organisation | Greater London Authority |
The London Fire Commissioner (LFC) is a functional body of the Greater London Authority, with responsibility for the governance of the London Fire Brigade. It is a corporation sole and is the fire authority of Greater London.[1] It replaced the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority on 1 April 2018.[2]
History
[edit]The London Fire Commissioner was created on 1 April 2018 as part of a nationwide reform of governance following the Policing and Crime Act 2017. It replaced the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority.[3][4]
Governance
[edit]The London Fire Commissioner is the body responsible for the governance of the London Fire Brigade.[5] It is an incorporated as a corporation sole.[6] It is the fire and rescue authority for London. It is a functional body of the Greater London Authority.[7]
The Mayor of London is ultimately responsible for setting the organisation budget and approving the London Safety Plan.
There is a Deputy Mayor for Fire and Resilience who acts on behalf of the mayor.[8]
The London Fire Commissioner is scrutinised by the Fire, Resilience and Emergency Planning Committee of the London Assembly.[9]
List of London Fire Commissioners
[edit]- Dany Cotton (2018–2019)[10][11]
- Andy Roe (2019–2025)[12][13]
- Jonathan Smith (2025–present)[12]
List of deputy mayors
[edit]- Fiona Twycross, Deputy Mayor for Fire and Resilience (2018–2024)[14]
- Jules Pipe, Deputy Mayor for Planning, Regeneration and the Fire Service (2024–present)[14]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Governance - London Fire Commissioner".
- ↑ Murphy, Peter; Wankhade, Paresh; Lakoma, Katarzyna (2019-08-26). "The strategic and operational landscape of emergency services in the UK". International Journal of Emergency Services. 9 (1): 69–88. doi:10.1108/IJES-12-2018-0062. ISSN 2047-0894.
- ↑ "London Fire Commissioner Governance Direction 2018" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2022-05-26.
- ↑ Murphy, Peter; Wankhade, Paresh; Lakoma, Katarzyna (2019-08-26). "The strategic and operational landscape of emergency services in the UK". International Journal of Emergency Services. 9 (1): 69–88. doi:10.1108/ijes-12-2018-0062. ISSN 2047-0894.
- ↑ Goffe, Philippa; Honeyman, Matthew (January 2026). "The London Fire Commissioner and London Fire Brigade" (PDF). London Assembly Research Unit. Retrieved 2026-08-10.
- ↑ Levin, Catherine (2023-12-13). "Government won't force PCCs to take over fire and rescue services, report reveals". Emergency Services Times. Retrieved 2026-08-10.
- ↑ Kitson, David (2025-07-11). "Early insights into the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill". Local Government Lawyer. Retrieved 2026-08-10.
- ↑ "London set to appoint deputy mayor for fire and resilience". Fire Safety Matters. 2018-02-09. Retrieved 2026-08-10.
- ↑ Taylor, Diane (2023-02-01). "London fire chief apologises to mother of firefighter who took own life". The Guardian. Retrieved 2026-08-10.
- ↑ "Subject: London Assembly work on Grenfell Tower Fire" (PDF). Greater London Authority. 2019-04-08. Retrieved 2026-08-11.
- ↑ Booth, Robert (2019-12-07). "London fire chief Dany Cotton resigns after Grenfell criticism". The Guardian. Retrieved 2026-08-11.
- 1 2 "New boss of London Fire Brigade appointed". Enfield Dispatch. 2025-07-01. Retrieved 2026-08-11.
- ↑ Booth, Samantha; Fraser, Calum (2019-12-13). "New fire chief proud of his time as Islington boxing coach". Islington Tribune. Retrieved 2026-08-11.
- 1 2 Goffe, Philippa; Honeyman, Matthew (January 2026). "The London Fire Commissioner and London Fire Brigade" (PDF). London Assembly Research Unit. Retrieved 2026-08-11.
