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A male firefighter took a selfie in front of the smouldering Grenfell Tower (pictured) for his Tinder profile in the immediate aftermath of the tragic fire which killed 72 people. 

Death of Jaden Matthew Francois-Esprit led to review of service that found it to be ‘institutionally racist’

Watchdog to monitor force closely after damning report revealed deep-seated behavioural problems

London Fire Brigade (LFB) has been put into special measures by a watchdog amid concerns over unacceptable behaviour including discrimination and bullying.

It comes after an independent review found misogyny, racism and bullying at London Fire Brigade.

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is facing an independent review following the revelations, which its chief Huw Jakeway said left him truly shocked and horrified.

Socialists and trade unionists are appalled by revelations of discrimination and bullying captured by the recently-published Independent Culture Review into London Fire Brigade (LFB). The review, chaired by Nazir Afzal, was commissioned by London Fire Commissioner Andy Roe after the death of firefighter Jaden Matthew Francois-Esprit, who took his own life in August 2020.

An independent review by Nazir Afzal found that the London Fire Brigade (LFB) is ‘institutionally misogynistic and racist’.

Exclusive: Stage sequel to focus on then housing secretary, fire chief and two families devastated by 2017 fire

Gareth Dawes says he has "no faith" in the brigade's ability to reform following a damning report.