How London Fire Brigade Responds to Terrorist Threats | Multi-Agency Exercise

When lives are on the line, London’s emergency services train together to move fast, work as one, and protect the public in the most dangerous conditions. This video takes you behind the scenes of a large-scale Marauding terrorist attack simulation held at Colchester United Football Club. The scenario - a car bomb and marauding attacker - tested the joint response of London Fire Brigade, Metropolitan Police, and London Ambulance Service across the stadium grounds. What you’ll see 🔹 Firefighters, police and paramedics operating inside a high-risk zone 🔹 Casualty triage, treatment and rapid evacuation 🔹 Specialist kit: ballistic PPE, comms, stretchers and medical gear 🔹 Real-time decision making under pressure Why it matters London Fire Brigade now trains and equips firefighters to operate in dangerous environments alongside police and ambulance teams. These multi-agency exercises ensure we’re fully prepared to respond to the most serious threats, protecting Londoners through teamwork, planning, and precision. On camera • Assistant Commissioner Pat Goulbourne (London Fire Brigade) – on the value of integration and readiness • Senior Paramedic Matt Shute (London Ambulance Service) – on learning from realistic scenarios • Group Commander Shaun Coltress (London Fire Brigade) – breaking down the drill • Sub Officer Jason Deacon (London Fire Brigade) – frontline insight from the firefighter’s view Training like this saves lives. 00:00 Intro with AC Goulbourne 01:30 Training Footage 02:12 GC Shaun Coltress 02:54 LAS - Matt Shute 03:34 SubO Jason Deacon 04:25 Committed To London's Safety 🔗 Learn more: https://www.london-fire.gov.uk #LondonFireBrigade #TerroristAttackTraining #EmergencyPreparedness #MultiAgencyExercise #KeepingLondonSafe #CounterTerrorism #LFB