History and stories.

In 1666, a devastating fire swept through London, destroying 13,200 houses, 87 parish churches, The Royal Exchange, Guildhall and St. Paul’s Cathedral. So how did it happen?

In the lead up to D-Day the National Fire Service were part of the top secret mission, 'Operation Colour Scheme'

Did you know that there were no fire brigades before The Great Fire of London? Read on to discover how and why the first brigades were established.

The Tooley Street fire is often referred to as the greatest fire since the Great Fire of London. But what happened – and why was it so important?

Before the Metropolitan Fire Brigade Act was passed in 1865, London's firefighters weren't public servants – they were employed by insurance companies.

From unusual fires – like the frozen fire at Butler's Wharf – to fires that shaped the face of firefighting in London, read more about major historical fires.