London Fire Brigade put in ‘special measures’ after shock report exposed discrimination, bullying, racism and sexism in the service
The brigade has been moved into ‘advanced monitoring’ by His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Fire & Rescue Services.His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services said LFB will now face a so-called "enhanced level of monitoring" by inspectors.
In an independent report last month, incidents of misogyny, racism and bullying were exposed in the London Fire Brigade. Some male firefighters who visited women’s homes for safety visits went through drawers looking for underwear and sex toys, a female firefighter told the report. "Our external complaints service is supporting colleagues and a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, harassment and bullying means all staff know what behaviours aren't tolerated.
Susan Hall AM, leader of the GLA Conservatives, who sits on the London Assembly panel which holds LFB to account, said: “It is unacceptable that on Sadiq Khan's watch, both the Met Police and now the London Fire Brigade have been put into special measures.
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