From the WTF Watch Desk: London government says increased wildfire and open-land activity created longer incidents and heavier demand on personnel, equipment and vehicle fleets, while the brigade invested in terrain-support vehicles, trialed bulk-water carriers and assessed specialist wildfire PPE.
Why this deserves the fire service’s attention
Wildfire capability is not a seasonal add-on when extended incidents consume crews and fleet hours; staffing, relief, water movement, PPE and financial forecasting must be designed as one resilience system.
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This report reflects information available on October 22, 2026. Developing items will be updated when official information changes.