A Day in the Life of a Firefighter | Emergency Calls & Fire Station Life

Ever wondered exactly what a Firefighter in the London Fire Brigade does in a typical working day?
In this video, we take you behind the scenes for an action-packed and insightful look at life on duty with Firefighter Siobhan Priest at Lambeth Fire Station, one of London Fire Brigade’s busiest stations. Right on the River Thames, Lambeth is in the heart of the capital, covering key landmarks such as Big Ben, the London Eye, the Houses of Parliament, and Waterloo Station.

Firefighting is much more than just responding to emergencies - this video showcases the full scope of a Firefighter’s role, from preparation to prevention, teamwork, and training:

• Shift Preparation & PPE Checks—Before the shift starts, every firefighter ensures that their PPE, uniform, and ancillaries are in order and ready for any emergency.

• Daily Routines & Equipment Checks – Inventory checks, servicing breathing apparatus (BA), and testing essential kit to ensure everything is in working condition.

• Community Fire Safety & Prevention: Learn how the London Fire Brigade helps prevent fires by conducting Home Fire Safety Visits and 72D familiarisation visits to understand complex buildings before an incident occurs.

• Physical Fitness & Firefighter Wellbeing - Firefighters must maintain peak physical and mental fitness. Training sessions keep them ready for any challenge.

• Station Life & The Mess – Firefighters eat and cook together in the mess, a key part of fire station culture that strengthens team bonds.

• Emergency Callouts & Live Incidents – Amongst all the preparation, prevention, and station life, operational incidents can happen at any time. Ride along as Siobhan and the watch respond to real emergencies across London.

🚒 This is an exclusive look inside the London Fire Brigade—throw yourself into the reality of what it's like to be a firefighter and see what it truly takes. Watch now!

00:00 Intro
01:23 Uniform & PPE checks
02:14 Roll call & Routines
04:07 Mess - Morning Meal
05:22 SHOUT!
06:54 Training Exercise
08:47 Lambeth Fire Station's Ground
09:38 SHOUT!
10:15 Community Engagement
12:25 SHOUT!
14:39 Fitness & Wellbeing
15:22 SHOUT!
16:55 Mess - Evening Meal
17:26 SHOUT! - Fire Safety Advice
18:08 End of Shift
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