The Worshipful Company of Firefighters
Promoting the development and advancement of firefighting, fire prevention, life safety, and the exchange of knowledge across the profession.
We are proud to support the traditions of the City of London while fostering fellowship, professional excellence, and service within the fire and safety community.
The prime objective of the Worshipful Company of Firefighters is to promote the development and advancement of the science, art, and practice of firefighting, fire prevention, and life safety.
The Company also encourages good professional conduct and the exchange of knowledge between Members of the Company and others working in allied fields. In addition, it maintains the traditions and customs of the City of London and supports the Lord Mayor and Aldermen in matters relevant to the life and dignity of the City.
A new research partnership between the University of Hertfordshire and fire safety solutions provider Ambar Kelly aims to improve understanding of how fire and smoke spread...
The project will investigate the 'chimney effect', a phenomenon in which hot gases and smoke travel rapidly through vertical openings within a building, potentially contributing to the spread of fire. The research brings…
Common Hall 2026
The Worshipful Company of Firefighters Common Hall was held on Friday 3rd July 2026 in St Mary-Le-Bow Church, City of London. This is the occasion when we bear witness to the sworn Declarations of the incoming Master an…
The Worshipful Company of Firefighters - Liveryman's Dinner 2027
Our Dinner for Liverymen is an exclusive, private gathering hosted by The Worshipful Company of Firefighters that is restricted strictly to its Liverymen only.
On this day
11 November 1890 · Norton Fitzwarren, Somerset, England · Rail
A special passenger boat train collided with a goods train being shunted on the main line near Norton Fitzwarren station. Ten passengers were killed and eleven people were seriously injured.
Registered charity 1182241
Closely associated with, but operating as a separate entity from the Worshipful Company of Firefighters, the Charitable Trust has ten Trustees who are responsible for all aspects of its operation and are all members of the Worshipful Company.
The Charitable Trust recognises that the world of the fire industry and the Fire and Rescue Service is changing at a considerable pace. It will shortly review its current core charities and consider what more can be done in the youth and young persons sector, supporting responsible and good citizenship for future generations.
If you are interested in joining, or would simply like to learn more about membership, we would be pleased to hear from you.
The Membership Committee can provide further guidance on eligibility, the different routes to admission, and the steps involved in making an application.
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