CAN you spot the difference between these two photos of firefighters at Orpington fire station?

You may well have spotted Red Watch is kitted out in a new uniform.

The specially designed suits, gloves and helmets have been rolled out to fire crews across London including stations in the Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich and Lewisham boroughs.

The new uniforms were pulled on for the first time last night and have been designed to help keep firefighters safe while they carry out their duties.

The old burgundy colour has been replaced with classic black and firemen and women have also been given new helmets, which have remained in the iconic shade of yellow.

Plans for the way London will deliver its fire service over the next three years have also just been agreed by London’s fire authority.

The fourth London Safety Plan, agreed by the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority, builds on the work already carried out by the London Fire Brigade’s 7,000 staff.

Under the plans, four incident support centres and five rescue centres will be created at fire stations across the capital grouping together many of the Brigade’s specialist vehicles.

One of the incident support centres is planned for Beckenham fire station. It will help group together vehicles such as foam delivery and hose laying lorries.

London fire commissioner Ron Dobson said “We are constantly updating the ways that we provide Londoners with the most effective fire and rescue service.

“The new centres and targets combined with an even greater focus on fire safety in buildings are key factors in my plan to improve London’s fire and rescue service over the next few years.”