Lambeth River Fire Station

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Lambeth River Fire Station was opened on 21 July 1937 replacing the existing river station located down the River Thames at Battersea.

Although officially opened in July, the fire station became operational alongside the fire station opposite in April 1937.

The original station, which consisted of a pontoon and two huts, meaning that crews had to eat and sleep in the adjacent Lambeth Fire Station, was replaced by the current, modern station in 1991 which included both sleeping and kitchen facilities.

Lambeth River Station was dispatched along the River Thames on 16th February 2024, being towed to Lowestoft for refurbishment.

The current fireboats have been temporarily stationed at HMS President Dock, next to Tower Bridge, with the refurbished station due to return to service in August 2024.