Crews and officers have been praised for their operational response following a busy #NYE in #London. Hundreds of calls were dealt with including several fires, a multi-agency river rescue and assisting emergency service colleagues and partners. Read:

It's freezing cold, so take extra care if you're walking near water. ⚠️Frozen ponds & lakes may look sturdy enough to stand on, but they often aren't. If you fall into icy water, the risk of hypothermia is high. ⚠️Stay off the ice & keep dogs on leads https://t.co/Z9o1ehnWAs

Watch the moment a second-hand e-bike battery explodes in #Catford, turning part of a house into a fireball. The incident once again highlights the dangers that can occur if e-bikes and e-scooters are not bought, charged or stored safely. Read more: https://t.co/hDcHBZaOJ7

This young person is an avid fire Brigade fan and today marked their 52nd visit to a fire station. Future LFB #firefighter?? They've already got their fire gear and a lot of knowledge about fire engines and equipment 🚒 #community @lb_southwark @SE_DAC @LondonFire @DCSmith978

Old Kent Road fire station carrying out daily checks on the 64m turntable ladder. The fire station is one of three that has this specialist vehicle. Only 64m trained #firefighters can operate and use this vehicle. @LondonFire @lb_southwark @SE_DAC

Will you be using an electric heater this #December? Stay safe whilst you stay warm❄ Keep heaters away from clothes, curtains & furniture - never use them to dry clothes👕 Turn it off & allow it to cool first before moving it❗ @LondonFire @lb_southwark

On chilly nights like these, you may want to keep warm by a fireplace- so make sure you do so safely! Keep clothing and fabric well away from open fires and log burners🔥 Use a fireguard to protect against flying sparks🔥 Supervise children and pets around open fires🔥

Take a few minutes out of your day to help someone you love complete our online Home Fire Safety Checker. It will assess the level of risk in their home with a few questions & give you tailored advice https://t.co/06zAPoSYKA @LondonFire @lb_southwark #FireSafety #protect

Putting up your Christmas tree at home?? 🎄Whether you've purchased a real tree or you're using an artificial one, make sure you position it carefully. Keep it away from open fires & heaters. Also, don't forget to turn off the lights before going to bed https://t.co/a2JJl1bCpn

Fairy lights and overloaded plug sockets are among common causes for electrical fires around Christmas 🔥 Make sure to also check your Christmas tree lights conform with safety standards and always switch them off before going to bed 🎄

Predictions for heavy rain across #London This means possible flooding 🌧 We know what to do in a flood, but it's important Londoners know as well. Remember - do not attempt to drive through floodwater ⛔️ For more advice 👉 https://t.co/ulkNyeusw0

Do you live in rented accommodation? Has your landlord provided working smoke alarms on every floor? This is a requirement in all rented homes in England. But remember it’s up to you to test them regularly during your tenancy.

The fire at a block of flats in #Southwark is now under control. https://t.co/rVerBuLy4z

Southwark Borough crews carrying out incident command training, using the command unit at Dockhead Fire Station @LondonFire @SE_DAC #firefighters #training #incidentcommand #exercise

Firefighters extinguished a fire involving an e-scooter battery on a balcony in #Blackwall #this week. For tips on how to buy and use e-scooters and e-bikes safely, visit our website 👇 #ChargeSafe⚡ https://t.co/Eeea3PxDfK

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, joined London Fire Commissioner Andy Roe at Old Kent Road Fire Station this afternoon to talk with media about the publication of the HMICFRS report. He also took time to speak with firefighters and recognise the hard work that they have done.

Old Kent Road fire station, Red Watch, carrying out 64m TL training as part of their day shift. @LondonFire #Southwark #Firefighters #64m @SE_DAC

Welcome to our new trainee #firefighters who will be joining the Borough of Southwark. They have successfully completed their initial training and will be stationed at Dockhead 🚒 @LondonFire @SE_DAC #Southwark #Dockhead

It's nearly #BlackFriday so we know you may be looking out for a bargain 👀 We're seeing lots of e-bike and e-scooter fires caused by faulty products bought online 🔥 So please be careful if you're shopping for parts like batteries and chargers 🙏 Read: https://t.co/N9hcWzoVLO

Borough of Southwark #Firefighters from Dockhead Fire Station, carrying out familiarisation training at Tower Bridge 🚒 @LondonFire @lb_southwark @SE_DAC #Training #TowerBridge