Thomas Sharp
@thomas-sharp.bsky.social
Station Commander at Dockhead Fire Station, London Borough of Southwark.
Striving to build a fair, diverse and inclusive culture in the workplace and actively support our communities.
Championing opportunity and raising awareness where possible.
Striving to build a fair, diverse and inclusive culture in the workplace and actively support our communities.
Championing opportunity and raising awareness where possible.
Fire Service, Police, RNLI, Ambulance, LONSAR, Council, @ London Bridge City Estate, The Queens Walk, SE1.
(Beside HMS Belfast)
Safety advice from all agencies (subject to attendance)
#southwark
#community
#safety
#together
#youth
#engagement
#advice
(Beside HMS Belfast)
Safety advice from all agencies (subject to attendance)
#southwark
#community
#safety
#together
#youth
#engagement
#advice
August 23, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Fire Service, Police, RNLI, Ambulance, LONSAR, Council, @ London Bridge City Estate, The Queens Walk, SE1.
(Beside HMS Belfast)
Safety advice from all agencies (subject to attendance)
#southwark
#community
#safety
#together
#youth
#engagement
#advice
(Beside HMS Belfast)
Safety advice from all agencies (subject to attendance)
#southwark
#community
#safety
#together
#youth
#engagement
#advice
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There have been 64 wildfires in London this summer, a huge jump from 2020. And London’s parks and open spaces remain tinder dry.
City Hall is investing in the London Fire Brigade to tackle this growing challenge, but everyone can play their part.
City Hall is investing in the London Fire Brigade to tackle this growing challenge, but everyone can play their part.
London summers: Wildfires and scorched earth
The capital's parks and open spaces remain tinder dry and the wildfire threat is still very real.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 22, 2025 at 1:42 PM
There have been 64 wildfires in London this summer, a huge jump from 2020. And London’s parks and open spaces remain tinder dry.
City Hall is investing in the London Fire Brigade to tackle this growing challenge, but everyone can play their part.
City Hall is investing in the London Fire Brigade to tackle this growing challenge, but everyone can play their part.
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Thanks to record funding from the City Hall, the LFB has invested in enhanced training and new equipment to tackle wildfires, including:
🔴Drones to map fire spread in real time
🔴Specialised hoses that create a 2m-high curtain of water
🔴Off-road 4x4 wildfire response vehicles
🔴Drones to map fire spread in real time
🔴Specialised hoses that create a 2m-high curtain of water
🔴Off-road 4x4 wildfire response vehicles
London mayor calls for joint effort to combat rising wildfire risk
As wildfires increase in London, Mayor Sadiq Khan is calling for collective action to combat the growing threat and ensure the capital is prepared for extreme heat and climate change.
hounslowherald.com
August 19, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Thanks to record funding from the City Hall, the LFB has invested in enhanced training and new equipment to tackle wildfires, including:
🔴Drones to map fire spread in real time
🔴Specialised hoses that create a 2m-high curtain of water
🔴Off-road 4x4 wildfire response vehicles
🔴Drones to map fire spread in real time
🔴Specialised hoses that create a 2m-high curtain of water
🔴Off-road 4x4 wildfire response vehicles
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🚒 Join Southwark firefighters this Thursday 10am–4pm at Borough Market for a day of fire safety action!
Meet your local crews
Learn about lithium-ion battery safety & hot weather risks
Fire safety advice for businesses
@lfb-southwark.bsky.social @boroughmarket.bsky.social @lb-southwark.bsky.social
Meet your local crews
Learn about lithium-ion battery safety & hot weather risks
Fire safety advice for businesses
@lfb-southwark.bsky.social @boroughmarket.bsky.social @lb-southwark.bsky.social
July 21, 2025 at 1:30 PM
🚒 Join Southwark firefighters this Thursday 10am–4pm at Borough Market for a day of fire safety action!
Meet your local crews
Learn about lithium-ion battery safety & hot weather risks
Fire safety advice for businesses
@lfb-southwark.bsky.social @boroughmarket.bsky.social @lb-southwark.bsky.social
Meet your local crews
Learn about lithium-ion battery safety & hot weather risks
Fire safety advice for businesses
@lfb-southwark.bsky.social @boroughmarket.bsky.social @lb-southwark.bsky.social
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As we come towards the end of another very busy weekend, our night shift teams on the road and in the control rooms are just getting started.
Help them save lives this evening by using our services wisely. Please continue to save 999 for life-threatening emergencies.
Help them save lives this evening by using our services wisely. Please continue to save 999 for life-threatening emergencies.
June 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
As we come towards the end of another very busy weekend, our night shift teams on the road and in the control rooms are just getting started.
Help them save lives this evening by using our services wisely. Please continue to save 999 for life-threatening emergencies.
Help them save lives this evening by using our services wisely. Please continue to save 999 for life-threatening emergencies.
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We’re seeing around 12 water-related incidents a week on average. That’s nearly two every day
Temperatures are expected to remain high over the weekend. Enjoy #London's waterways safely & don't be tempted to jump in to open water #DrowningPreventionWeek london-fire.gov.uk/news/2025-ne...
Temperatures are expected to remain high over the weekend. Enjoy #London's waterways safely & don't be tempted to jump in to open water #DrowningPreventionWeek london-fire.gov.uk/news/2025-ne...
June 20, 2025 at 9:17 AM
We’re seeing around 12 water-related incidents a week on average. That’s nearly two every day
Temperatures are expected to remain high over the weekend. Enjoy #London's waterways safely & don't be tempted to jump in to open water #DrowningPreventionWeek london-fire.gov.uk/news/2025-ne...
Temperatures are expected to remain high over the weekend. Enjoy #London's waterways safely & don't be tempted to jump in to open water #DrowningPreventionWeek london-fire.gov.uk/news/2025-ne...
If only all hydrant covers were bright pink! 🤩
June 17, 2025 at 4:03 PM
If only all hydrant covers were bright pink! 🤩
With a lot of hard work and organisation from Dockhead and the other Southwark Borough fire stations, we pulled off an almighty exercise with partner agencies and City Cruises today on the Thames.
Close-up action pictures to follow...
Close-up action pictures to follow...
Today we are taking part in a training exercise at Cherry Garden Pier on the Thames in #Rotherhithe.
If you see fire engines and our river boat, don’t be alarmed. It is not a real incident.
Exercises like these ensure we're ready to respond to any emergency across London.
If you see fire engines and our river boat, don’t be alarmed. It is not a real incident.
Exercises like these ensure we're ready to respond to any emergency across London.
June 16, 2025 at 5:22 PM
With a lot of hard work and organisation from Dockhead and the other Southwark Borough fire stations, we pulled off an almighty exercise with partner agencies and City Cruises today on the Thames.
Close-up action pictures to follow...
Close-up action pictures to follow...
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I would like to wish a very happy Eid al-Adha to Londoners and all those observing around the world.
Eid is a special time to reflect on our blessings, renew our commitment to our faith, and show compassion to those less fortunate.
Eid is a special time to reflect on our blessings, renew our commitment to our faith, and show compassion to those less fortunate.
June 6, 2025 at 7:10 AM
I would like to wish a very happy Eid al-Adha to Londoners and all those observing around the world.
Eid is a special time to reflect on our blessings, renew our commitment to our faith, and show compassion to those less fortunate.
Eid is a special time to reflect on our blessings, renew our commitment to our faith, and show compassion to those less fortunate.
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"I promise to always put Londoners first and will work hand in hand with communities as well as our fantastic firefighters, control officers and support staff to deliver a London Fire Brigade we can all be proud of.”
I’m delighted to propose the appointment of Jonathan Smith as London’s new Fire Commissioner.
Over the last few years, London Fire Brigade has made huge strides—backed with record funding from City Hall—to improve its workplace and the service it delivers to all Londoners.
Over the last few years, London Fire Brigade has made huge strides—backed with record funding from City Hall—to improve its workplace and the service it delivers to all Londoners.
Jonathan Smith is proposed as London's new fire commissioner
Mr Smith, the current deputy commissioner, is expected to take up the post at the end of June.
www.bbc.co.uk
May 9, 2025 at 11:06 AM
"I promise to always put Londoners first and will work hand in hand with communities as well as our fantastic firefighters, control officers and support staff to deliver a London Fire Brigade we can all be proud of.”
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Southwark Borough observed the national two-minute silence to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. This was carried out across the fire stations as well as a wreath laying ceremony in Camberwell Green.
#TwoMinuteSilence
@londonfire.bsky.social
@bsky.app @lb-southwark.bsky.social
#TwoMinuteSilence
@londonfire.bsky.social
@bsky.app @lb-southwark.bsky.social
May 8, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Southwark Borough observed the national two-minute silence to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. This was carried out across the fire stations as well as a wreath laying ceremony in Camberwell Green.
#TwoMinuteSilence
@londonfire.bsky.social
@bsky.app @lb-southwark.bsky.social
#TwoMinuteSilence
@londonfire.bsky.social
@bsky.app @lb-southwark.bsky.social
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Leading firefighter Sean Avenell from Dockhead alongside a team from LFB are fundraising for the #firefighter charity. They will be completing the three peaks challenge this bank holiday 🚒
To sponsor Sean and the team please go to:
www.justgiving.com/page/sean-av...
@londonfire.bsky.social
To sponsor Sean and the team please go to:
www.justgiving.com/page/sean-av...
@londonfire.bsky.social
Sean's fundraiser for The Fire Fighters Charity
Help Sean Avenell raise money to support The Fire Fighters Charity
www.justgiving.com
May 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Leading firefighter Sean Avenell from Dockhead alongside a team from LFB are fundraising for the #firefighter charity. They will be completing the three peaks challenge this bank holiday 🚒
To sponsor Sean and the team please go to:
www.justgiving.com/page/sean-av...
@londonfire.bsky.social
To sponsor Sean and the team please go to:
www.justgiving.com/page/sean-av...
@londonfire.bsky.social
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Good luck to everyone running the #LondonMarathon today, especially our @londonfire.bsky.social staff. Also, thanks to our event planning team in control and at HQ today, helping to keep everyone safe.
April 27, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Good luck to everyone running the #LondonMarathon today, especially our @londonfire.bsky.social staff. Also, thanks to our event planning team in control and at HQ today, helping to keep everyone safe.
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Thanks to Tom and all the team for the work you do to keep us safe.
To learn more about the @londonfire.bsky.social cadet programme see here: www.london-fire.gov.uk/community/yo...
To learn more about the @londonfire.bsky.social cadet programme see here: www.london-fire.gov.uk/community/yo...
April 19, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Thanks to Tom and all the team for the work you do to keep us safe.
To learn more about the @londonfire.bsky.social cadet programme see here: www.london-fire.gov.uk/community/yo...
To learn more about the @londonfire.bsky.social cadet programme see here: www.london-fire.gov.uk/community/yo...
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A superb St George’s themed Open Day at Dockhead Fire Station in #Bermondsey🔥
Great to learn some basic #CPR skills from @londonambulance.nhs.uk & to meet Simba a fire rescue 🐶 & two super @metpolice.bsky.social horses🐎
A fun & informative community day! Thank you @lfb-southwark.bsky.social
Great to learn some basic #CPR skills from @londonambulance.nhs.uk & to meet Simba a fire rescue 🐶 & two super @metpolice.bsky.social horses🐎
A fun & informative community day! Thank you @lfb-southwark.bsky.social
April 19, 2025 at 11:55 AM
A superb St George’s themed Open Day at Dockhead Fire Station in #Bermondsey🔥
Great to learn some basic #CPR skills from @londonambulance.nhs.uk & to meet Simba a fire rescue 🐶 & two super @metpolice.bsky.social horses🐎
A fun & informative community day! Thank you @lfb-southwark.bsky.social
Great to learn some basic #CPR skills from @londonambulance.nhs.uk & to meet Simba a fire rescue 🐶 & two super @metpolice.bsky.social horses🐎
A fun & informative community day! Thank you @lfb-southwark.bsky.social
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Happy Mother's Day and a special thanks to all the brilliant mums in @londonfire.bsky.social - especially those on duty today, really appreciated.
March 30, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Happy Mother's Day and a special thanks to all the brilliant mums in @londonfire.bsky.social - especially those on duty today, really appreciated.
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This week, Southwark Borough #Firefighters carried out joint training with City Cruises London. Part of the day involved LFB providing advice and guidance in relation to water related incidents.
#Teamwork #Southwark #Thames #WaterSafety
@londonfire.bsky.social @bsky.app @lb-southwark.bsky.social
#Teamwork #Southwark #Thames #WaterSafety
@londonfire.bsky.social @bsky.app @lb-southwark.bsky.social
March 21, 2025 at 5:57 PM
This week, Southwark Borough #Firefighters carried out joint training with City Cruises London. Part of the day involved LFB providing advice and guidance in relation to water related incidents.
#Teamwork #Southwark #Thames #WaterSafety
@londonfire.bsky.social @bsky.app @lb-southwark.bsky.social
#Teamwork #Southwark #Thames #WaterSafety
@londonfire.bsky.social @bsky.app @lb-southwark.bsky.social
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Southwark #FireCadets working hard to perfect their hose branch techniques. A great display of Teamwork, Courage and Learning. Core Values of #LFB
📷 Courtesey of Cadet Co-Ordinator Austeja Meskauskaite
@londonfire.bsky.social @lb-southwark.bsky.social @bsky.app
📷 Courtesey of Cadet Co-Ordinator Austeja Meskauskaite
@londonfire.bsky.social @lb-southwark.bsky.social @bsky.app
March 20, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Southwark #FireCadets working hard to perfect their hose branch techniques. A great display of Teamwork, Courage and Learning. Core Values of #LFB
📷 Courtesey of Cadet Co-Ordinator Austeja Meskauskaite
@londonfire.bsky.social @lb-southwark.bsky.social @bsky.app
📷 Courtesey of Cadet Co-Ordinator Austeja Meskauskaite
@londonfire.bsky.social @lb-southwark.bsky.social @bsky.app
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We would like to wish Sherlock a restful and happy retirement 🐶🔥🚒❤️
Sherlock is London Fire Brigade's longest-serving investigation dog. He has officially retired after a distinguished 12-year career.
@bsky.app @londonfire.bsky.social @lb-southwark.bsky.social #FireDog #Firefighters
Sherlock is London Fire Brigade's longest-serving investigation dog. He has officially retired after a distinguished 12-year career.
@bsky.app @londonfire.bsky.social @lb-southwark.bsky.social #FireDog #Firefighters
March 8, 2025 at 7:49 AM
We would like to wish Sherlock a restful and happy retirement 🐶🔥🚒❤️
Sherlock is London Fire Brigade's longest-serving investigation dog. He has officially retired after a distinguished 12-year career.
@bsky.app @londonfire.bsky.social @lb-southwark.bsky.social #FireDog #Firefighters
Sherlock is London Fire Brigade's longest-serving investigation dog. He has officially retired after a distinguished 12-year career.
@bsky.app @londonfire.bsky.social @lb-southwark.bsky.social #FireDog #Firefighters
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On this International Women's Day, we celebrate the incredible women in the fire service who continually inspire us with their bravery, resilience, and dedication. These trailblazers face every challenge with courage, proving that firefighting knows no gender 🚒🔥🚒💪
@londonfire.bsky.social @bsky.app
@londonfire.bsky.social @bsky.app
March 8, 2025 at 10:09 AM
On this International Women's Day, we celebrate the incredible women in the fire service who continually inspire us with their bravery, resilience, and dedication. These trailblazers face every challenge with courage, proving that firefighting knows no gender 🚒🔥🚒💪
@londonfire.bsky.social @bsky.app
@londonfire.bsky.social @bsky.app
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To promote #ChargeSafe campaign, Southwark #Firefighters, and our Communication team partnered with Trading Standards, Electrical Safety First and Southwark Council carried out a multi-agency event. We engaged with riders to raise awareness about e-bike safety.
@lb-southwark.bsky.social @bsky.app
@lb-southwark.bsky.social @bsky.app
March 3, 2025 at 3:46 PM
To promote #ChargeSafe campaign, Southwark #Firefighters, and our Communication team partnered with Trading Standards, Electrical Safety First and Southwark Council carried out a multi-agency event. We engaged with riders to raise awareness about e-bike safety.
@lb-southwark.bsky.social @bsky.app
@lb-southwark.bsky.social @bsky.app
***Reason to Celebrate!***
I'm extremely proud and excited to be able to say that Fire Cadets have now permanently moved into Dockhead fire Station.
Fire Cadets is a brilliant opportunity for young people to have fun, make friends and develop their skills and confidence.
#opportunity
#southwark
I'm extremely proud and excited to be able to say that Fire Cadets have now permanently moved into Dockhead fire Station.
Fire Cadets is a brilliant opportunity for young people to have fun, make friends and develop their skills and confidence.
#opportunity
#southwark
February 12, 2025 at 6:23 PM
***Reason to Celebrate!***
I'm extremely proud and excited to be able to say that Fire Cadets have now permanently moved into Dockhead fire Station.
Fire Cadets is a brilliant opportunity for young people to have fun, make friends and develop their skills and confidence.
#opportunity
#southwark
I'm extremely proud and excited to be able to say that Fire Cadets have now permanently moved into Dockhead fire Station.
Fire Cadets is a brilliant opportunity for young people to have fun, make friends and develop their skills and confidence.
#opportunity
#southwark
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Southwark Borough management team attending the Southwark 2030 event at the Tate Modern. This was a great opportunity for us to meet the community leads within Southwark.
#Firefighters #Southwark #Community @bsky.app @londonfire.bsky.social @lb-southwark.bsky.social
#Firefighters #Southwark #Community @bsky.app @londonfire.bsky.social @lb-southwark.bsky.social
February 3, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Southwark Borough management team attending the Southwark 2030 event at the Tate Modern. This was a great opportunity for us to meet the community leads within Southwark.
#Firefighters #Southwark #Community @bsky.app @londonfire.bsky.social @lb-southwark.bsky.social
#Firefighters #Southwark #Community @bsky.app @londonfire.bsky.social @lb-southwark.bsky.social
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Southwark Borough #Firefighters outside Old City Hall delivering life-saving water safety advice to tourists, business owners, and on-site staff. Water safety leaflets, chats with crews and throw line practice (always healthy competition when thrown lines come out!!)
#HelloBluesky #Southwark #LFB
#HelloBluesky #Southwark #LFB
February 1, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Southwark Borough #Firefighters outside Old City Hall delivering life-saving water safety advice to tourists, business owners, and on-site staff. Water safety leaflets, chats with crews and throw line practice (always healthy competition when thrown lines come out!!)
#HelloBluesky #Southwark #LFB
#HelloBluesky #Southwark #LFB
Today, Fire Crews from Dockhead Fire Station are next to The Old City Hall, Southwark offering advice to passers by about Water Safety and LFB's water rescue capabilities. If you're passing, go chat to them, grab a leaflet and gain some brilliant life saving advice.
#watersafety
#LFB
#Southwark
#watersafety
#LFB
#Southwark
January 31, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Today, Fire Crews from Dockhead Fire Station are next to The Old City Hall, Southwark offering advice to passers by about Water Safety and LFB's water rescue capabilities. If you're passing, go chat to them, grab a leaflet and gain some brilliant life saving advice.
#watersafety
#LFB
#Southwark
#watersafety
#LFB
#Southwark