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@LFBWestminster
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2 years
Chief Boden from Chicago Fire popped in yesterday to support Pride at Soho Fire Station👍🏻👊 @LondonFire
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@LFBWestminster
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Han Solo comes to Soho!! Mr Ford was kind enough to congratulate Firefighter Andrew Shaw on his last night shift for 31 years of service. @LondonFire @HarrisonFordLA
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@LFBWestminster
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Showing our appreciation for our partners in the NHS doing a fantastic job for us all. Thank you from all of us @LFBWestminster #clapforourcarers #TrustedToServeAndProtectLondon
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@LFBWestminster
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Showing our appreciation for our partners in the NHS doing a fantastic job for us all. Thank you from all of us @LFBWestminster #clapforourcarers #clapforNHS #TrustedToServeAndProtectLondon
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@LFBWestminster
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Paddington & Soho R/W with Borough Commander @RodneyV66 @FBULdnOfficers @FBU_ONC Group Commander Garet Cook representing #TakeTheKnee #BlackLivesMatterUK #GeorgeFloyd @LondonFire
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@LFBWestminster
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Soho and Euston Red Watch at Kings Cross remembrance parade this evening. @LondonFire ❤️
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@LFBWestminster
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Today we say goodbye to an absolute legend of a Gentleman.Gary joined the job in 1981, and after 42 years, 7 months and 4 days (31 years at Soho) we say goodbye and wish him all the best in his future endeavours.❤️ ⁦ @LondonFire
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@LFBWestminster
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Remembering Station Officer Colin Townsley,Soho Fire Station, who sadly lost his life on this day at the Kings Cross Fire in 1987. We will remember you.❤️ @LondonFire
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@LFBWestminster
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2 years
Soho’s Sub Officer Adam Shepherd and Andy Heath in this years London Marathon. @LondonFire
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@LFBWestminster
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#A21 Paddington #Redwatch 25 miles into #LondonMararthon @A21Run4Grenfell in full fire gear 🏅🏅👏🏼👏🏼
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@LFBWestminster
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4 years
Well interrupted at #Soho but We're continuing to show our support for our brilliant key workers. Join us as we give a big round of applause for all front line workers at this time. #StayHomeSaveLives #ClapForKeyWorkers #ClapForCarers #TrustedToServeAndProtectLondon @LondonFire
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@LFBWestminster
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Red Watch Soho marking the one minute silence today at 11am to pay tribute to our fallen colleague Firefighter Barry Martin, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.❤️ @LondonFire @fire_scot
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@LFBWestminster
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Tonight we show our appreciation for our partners in the NHS doing a fantastic job for us all. Thank you from all of us @LFBWestminster #StayHomeSaveLives #clapforourcarers #TrustedToServeAndProtectLondon @LondonFire
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@LFBWestminster
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Soho Red Watch 2nd full station turn out since change of shift at 20.30hrs @LondonFire
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@LFBWestminster
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1 year
The rule book for next years tug o war between Soho LFB and the Soho Met Police will have to be amended. It seems everyone over 7’ in the met police was brought in! A fire call came in for the second match which meant we gave them the honour this year!😂⁦ @LondonFire
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@LFBWestminster
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Yesterday A24 Soho received its new 32 metre Turntable ladder. A243 now officially on the run👍🏻
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@LFBWestminster
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21 x shouts today for Soho Red Watch. Including a child with hand stuck in railings in Trafalgar Square, removing a window in precarious position from the 5th floor in St James’s and a 6 pump fire where they used the TL safety system to work at height safely. @LondonFire
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@LFBWestminster
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This morning marked the final roll call for Westminster’s Borough Commander Rod Vitalis. 27 years service to the LFB. @LondonFire
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@LFBWestminster
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Sub Officer Shepherd’s final roll call after 30 years service. An absolute legend and true gentleman. @LondonFire
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@LFBWestminster
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Great opportunity to see the new TL here at #Soho and compare it to our current one. Looking forward to seeing these on the run in London later this year! #Professional #forward -looking #future @paddingtonfire @RodneyV66 @LondonFire @Askew1979 @LeeDrawbridge
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@LFBWestminster
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#Paddington WW say goodbye to Mavis the #station cleaner after 22 years. @LFBtomgeorge @LFBCommissioner
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@LFBWestminster
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Out with the old, in with the new. Paddington’s new Turntable Ladder (TL) comes on the run today. #A21Paddington #LFB
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@LFBWestminster
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4 years
Continuing to show our support for our brilliant key workers. Join us as we give a big round of applause for all front line workers at this time. #StayHomeSaveLives #ClapForKeyWorkers #ClapForCarers #TrustedToServeAndProtectLondon @LondonFire
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@LFBWestminster
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1 year
Good evening from Red Watch Soho. Full turn out 5 minutes into night shift👍🏻 @LondonFire
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@LFBWestminster
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5 years
This is @LondonFire A21 Paddington fire station. One of 3 fire stations in @LFBWestminster . We cover approximately 6sq miles of London and had 3381 incidents on our station ground. We also supported many more incidents on other fire station grounds.
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@LFBWestminster
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So the Gentleman that is Eamonn Walker (also known as Chief Boden from Chicago fire) spent time with SC Soho visiting some of our crews on the incident ground @LondonFire
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@LFBWestminster
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Tonight we show our appreciation for our partners in the NHS doing a fantastic job for us all. Thank you from all of us @LFBWestminster #StayHomeSaveLives #clapforourcarers #TrustedToServeAndProtectLondon
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@LFBWestminster
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Couldn’t resist treating our favourite Police Officer with a little gesture of our thanks. You’ll need two tea bags in that cup!❤️❤️⁦ @LondonFire ⁩ ⁦ @MPSSoho
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@LFBWestminster
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Happy New Year from the best city in the world. We love #London , showing how it's done. Happy birthday @LondonFire
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@LFBWestminster
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Soho’s pump on its way to join in the Chinese New Year procession! ⁦ @LondonFire
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@LFBWestminster
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1 year
A213 Paddington’s 32 metre TL proceeding to AFA on Wembley’s ground.
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@LFBWestminster
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Courtesy of Red Watch Soho. ⁦ @LondonFire
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@LFBWestminster
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2 years
A21 Paddington White Watch recreating the past this morning. The first picture is taken from an open day in 1975. The second picture is a final combination drill for Firefighter Jim Cuthbert - who retires on the morning of the 30th of August.
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@LFBWestminster
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Soho and Lambeth crews marking the anniversary of the Westminster Bridge attack, and paying tribute to those who sadly are no longer with us. ❤️❤️ ⁦ @FireLambeth ⁩ ⁦ @LondonFire ⁩ ⁦ @LambethMPS ⁩ ⁦ @MPSWestminster
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@LFBWestminster
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7 months
Taken last year but we love this pic!! Happy Christmas to all our friends and followers. Please stay safe over the holidays and we look forward to posting new stuff for you in 2024.😘❤️❤️🚒
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@LFBWestminster
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Today with think of Station Officer Colin Townsley from Soho Fire Station & all those who lost their lives at the Kings Cross fire 31 years ago today. #NeverForget
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@LFBWestminster
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Today with think of Station Officer Colin Townsley from Soho Fire Station & all those who lost their lives at the Kings Cross fire 31 years ago today. #NeverForget @LondonFire @LondonFBU
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@LFBWestminster
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2 years
Some more photos of yesterday’s incident opposite Trafalgar Square. @LondonFire
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@LFBWestminster
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Persons reported Basement fire for Soho White Watch this morning,but thankfully everyone was well. Aggressive firefighting and excellent BA procedures prevented further damage to the building. Shoreditch and Islington on the make-up. @LondonFire
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@LFBWestminster
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1 year
Soho is now Pride ready. Don’t forget if you are in London Village tomorrow and want to say hello, then Soho’s doors are open from 1 pm👍🏻 @LondonFire
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@LFBWestminster
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Our gratitude to ⁦the English Heritage team at the Wellington Arch for accommodating that rare opportunity for the Westminster LFB photo. Green Watch Soho and Paddington.⁦⁦ @LondonFire ⁩ ⁦ @EnglishHeritage
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@LFBWestminster
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4 years
Paddington Fire Station continuing to show our support for our brilliant key workers. Join us as we give a big round of applause for all front line workers at this time. #StayHomeSaveLives #ClapForKeyWorkers #ClapForCarers #TrustedToServeAndProtectLondon @LondonFire
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@LFBWestminster
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10 months
Warning! Contains very bright lights in Video. Soho Red Watch full station turnout this evening including London Ambulance! @LondonFire
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@LFBWestminster
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4 years
Tonight we show our appreciation for our partners in the NHS doing a fantastic job for us all. Thank you from all of us @LFBWestminster #StayHomeSaveLives #clapforourcarers #TrustedToServeAndProtectLondon @LondonFire
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@LFBWestminster
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A few early morning photos of appliances old and new at LFB’s fleet depot.
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@LFBWestminster
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A wet day in London village, but Soho’s trucks are still busy. A243 on the way to assist a neighbouring borough. Don’t forget our open day on 19th November.⁦ @LondonFire
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@LFBWestminster
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3 years
Soho White Watch meeting with Met Police Colleagues for a familiarisation visit at their Mounted section to dealing with a large fire in Central London 20 minutes later. #nodaythesame #1team @LondonFire #proudtobelondon
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@LFBWestminster
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Taken last year at Wellington Barracks. 64 and 32 metre turntable ladders on display. ⁦ @LondonFire
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@LFBWestminster
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Afternoon all, Red Watch Soho on way to automatic fire alarm in Trafalgar Square.⁦ @LondonFire
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@LFBWestminster
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Soho Red Watch A243 responding to smoke issuing. @LondonFire
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@LFBWestminster
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So sad (but happy and proud) to be losing two great firefighters from Soho following their successful Leading Firefighter promotional round. Good luck at Shoreditch and Acton😘❤️❤️⁦ @LondonFire
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@LFBWestminster
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4 years
Today marks 40 years since the deadliest deliberate fire in #London since WWII. #OnThisDay in 1980, 37 people died after John Thompson poured petrol through the letterbox of two bars on Denmark Place in #Soho . Blue Watch return to the scene to remember. #NeverForget @LondonFire
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@LFBWestminster
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2 years
Fundraising and still on the run at Soho! @LondonFire @firefighters999
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@LFBWestminster
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2 years
Spotted a enthusiast friend in Tesco’s in Hampshire and he said have a look in the car park at todays transport. Not Soho or Paddington, but a lot of us joined because of it! @E44Blackwall @LFBSouthwark
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@LFBWestminster
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Soho Red Watch along with @TowerRNLI and LFB Lambeth, Dowgate, Euston,Brixton, WhiteChapel and Wembley just attended person in water at Westminster Bridge. Thankfully recovered safely. @LondonFire
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@LFBWestminster
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In memory of our friend.❤️❤️
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@LFBWestminster
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Continuing to show our support for our brilliant key workers. Join us as we give a big round of applause for all front line workers at this time. #StayHomeSaveLives #ClapForKeyWorkers #ClapForCarers #TrustedToServeAndProtectLondon @LondonFire
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@LFBWestminster
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Early morning shout for Paddington Blue Watch, A211 and A212. @LondonFire
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@LFBWestminster
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A243, Soho’ TL first seasonal photo of the year!
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Early morning preparations and wash down of A241,242 and 243. All ready for Pride!! @LondonFire @PrideInLondon our doors will be open to the public from 1pm, make sure you pop in!
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@LFBWestminster
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#Paddington & #Soho Fire Stations will ensure we maintain critical services to support our communities & the vulnerable.We will be ever present to support you during these testing times & will work tirelessly to keep Londoners & it’s visitors safe #TrustedToServeAndProtectLondon
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@LFBWestminster
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Sohos pump and Turntable ladder turnout this evening.
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@LFBWestminster
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1 year
A happy Wednesday morning from Soho. Red Watch on today. Incident came in 1 minute after change of shift👍🏻⁦ @LondonFire
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A Tuesday good morning from Paddington!
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@LFBWestminster
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We remember Stn O Colin Townsley from #Soho who died at the tragic #KingsCross Fire along with 30 members of public on 18 November 1987 RIP
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@LFBWestminster
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The Westminster Borough stations paying out respect to our fallen brothers and sisters on the Firefighters Memorial Day. Never forgotten.
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@LFBWestminster
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After 22 years of looking after all the staff @paddington fire station Mavis our #cleaner has retired today. Thank you for all your hard work. #A21 #Fire
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@LFBWestminster
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A very good Tuesday morning from Blue Watch Soho. Here today to serve the needs of whatever the great City of London throws at us!👍🏻👊
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@LFBWestminster
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Regent Street this evening, courtesy of Soho Blue Watch.
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Paying our respects to those who lost their lives and were injured 25 years ago at the tragic bombing of the Admiral Duncan pub in Soho.⁦ @LondonFire ⁩ ⁦ @MPSSoho
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@LFBWestminster
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A21 Paddington G/W Multi agency exercise with @BTPLondon @Ldn_Ambulance
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@LFBWestminster
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A21 #Paddington GW say goodbye to WM Matt Manning after 30+ years service. Enjoy your retirement from all at A21. @LondonFire @LFBCommissioner @LFBtomgeorge
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Soho’s TL en route to assist a neighbouring borough. We thought the salute by the moped rider was a nice little touch🥰
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A Thursday good morning. G351, Fulham’s truck on early morning turnout.⁦⁦ @LFBHamFul ⁩ ⁦ @LondonFire
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Good Monday morning from A21 Paddington!
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A213 Paddington’s TL responding to fire, multiple calls. ⁦ @LondonFire
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@LFBWestminster
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2 years
Station Officer Magyar's final roll-call this morning after 30 years in the @LondonFire Brigade. StnO Magyar served at Barnet, Kentish Town, West Hampstead, Clerkenwell, and Paddington Fire Stations. All his friends and colleagues in the LFB wish him a happy retirement.
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@LFBWestminster
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Today we marked the 36th Anniversary of the Kings Cross Fire. Soho Station Officer Colin Townsley gave his life saving others. We will always remember ❤️ ⁦ @LondonFire ⁩ ⁦ @LFBCamden
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@LFBWestminster
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A very Happy Easter from Soho crews.
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@LondonFire firefighters from A21 Paddington taking part in remembrance parade @inpaddington
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#Paddington & #Soho fire stations celebrate 72 yrs since the @NHSuk & social care system was established. We recognise key workers who have worked tirelessly to tackle the coronavirus pandemic and also the lives that have been lost #ThankYouTogether #NHSBirthday @LondonFire
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@LFBWestminster
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2 years
Soho and Paddington White Watch crews attended a building fire in Conway Street earlier today. @LondonFire
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Soho and Euston Crews assisted a very lucky local authority worker when his hand became trapped carrying out his role. @LondonFire
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Early morning turnout for Soho’s Pump and Pump Ladder (A241 and A242). ⁦ @LondonFire
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@LFBWestminster
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Soho Red Watch full station turnout to High-rise fire in Camden. ⁦ @LondonFire
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Letters of commendation for Soho White Watch to which they were involved with a complicated water rescue incident.⁦ @LondonFire
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@LFBWestminster
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Busy day so far at Soho.
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@LFBWestminster
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10 months
As one comes home, one goes out!Red Watch Soho passing each other on Shaftsbury Avenue. @LondonFire
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@LFBWestminster
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#Paddington A21 says goodbye to FF Chris Reynolds after 31 years with @LondonFire All the best Chris from everyone at A21 @LFBtomgeorge @LFBCommissioner
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@LFBWestminster
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Today see’s the last day day of service for Lff Anson Giraud Paddington White Watch. After a long and distinguished career it’s time for him to hang up his boots. Thank you for your service and enjoy your next chapter. @LondonFire @LondonFBU @LFBCommissioner @LFBAndyRoe
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@LFBWestminster
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Westminster’s Borough Risk Management plan identified a number of risks, all of which require a joint approach by Blue light partners. Today saw the first joint exercise held at Paddington station. Collaborative working👍🏻 ⁦ @LondonFire ⁩ ⁦ @LAS_HART
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@LFBWestminster
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A Monday good morning from Paddington Green Watch❤️
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4 years
Action shot 1 of A24 #Soho new TL
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@LFBWestminster
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11 months
Red Watch Soho proud to support ⁦ @TakeAMoment_UK ⁩ ⁦ @LondonFire
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@LFBWestminster
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6 years
Blue watch #Paddington A21 roll call in new #Lfb fire gear @MayorofLondon @LFBCommissioner
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A minutes silence was held for Ex A21 WW Stn O Graham’ knocker’ White who sadly passed away last week Current members of A21 White Watch , BC and SM showed their respect for a great #Paddington legend.
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As hydrant testing venues go, this one is definitely up there! Happy Sunday morning☀️
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Thinking of our colleagues in Scotland ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ @fire_scot
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Crews from Paddington fire station last night showing their appreciation for all the amazing NHS workers @LondonFire
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