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Surrey Fire and Rescue Service is now recruiting Wholetime Firefighters – offering a career like no other. Recruitment opened on Monday 27 October, and will close on Sunday 9 November. As a firefighter, you’ll be at the heart of protecting lives, supporting communities, and preventing and responding to 999 calls across Surrey. From house fires … Continue reading
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service recognised 59 employees and individuals at its annual Awards and Commendations Ceremony. The Service honoured the exceptional service, courage, and commitment, held at Dorking Halls yesterday (Tuesday 21 October). The event recognises individuals who have reached significant milestones in their careers – celebrating from 5 years to 45 years of … Continue reading
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) proudly welcome the newest cohort of firefighters and Joint Fire Control operators during a pass out parade on Sunday (12 October). The parade celebrated four wholetime firefighters from Surrey and four Control Room Operators joining their Joint Fire Control room, who have officially completed their training. Speaking of the … Continue reading
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service is proud to back a new national website dedicated to uniting efforts to cut the high number of crashes involving young drivers in Britain. The website – http://www.protectyoungdrivers.com – brings together essential information on protecting young and novice drivers, highlighting the risks they face and solutions to reduce collisions. The new … Continue reading
This September, public-sector organisations across Surrey are joining forces to launch a county-wide communications campaign aimed at helping residents prepare for all types of emergencies. The campaign, titled Surrey Prepared, will run throughout the month on various social media channels – councils, emergency services and more – and is designed to raise awareness of the … Continue reading
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is proud to announce the addition of six new firefighters to its dedicated team. These brave individuals have completed their rigorous 15-week training and are now ready to serve and protect their communities. The new recruits will be based at Reigate, Camberley, Salfords and Leatherhead – although, as with … Continue reading
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service and the United Kingdom Rescue Organisation (UKRO) held a Regional Rescue Event on Saturday 14 June, bringing together firefighting rescue professionals from across the UKRO. The services that took part are: East Sussex, Kent, Hampshire & Isle of Wight, Buckinghamshire, London, Essex, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire and Hereford & Worcester. Dan Quin, … Continue reading
Yesterday, Surrey County Council’s Cabinet approved a plan for local government reorganisation in the county. The plan will be sent to government on 9 May, and proposes two councils, East and West Surrey, to replace the existing 12 councils. The creation of the two councils will unlock further devolution through the election of a Mayor for Surrey. … Continue reading
12 new Surrey firefighters showcased their skills at a pass out parade on Sunday, marking the completion of their challenging but rewarding training journey. The recruits – who are a mixture of firefighters with wholetime and on-call contracts – demonstrated their capabilities in front of family, friends, instructors and senior officers during the ceremony held … Continue reading
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is proud to announce that Chief Fire Officer Dan Quin and Councillor Kevin Deanus, Cabinet Member for Fire and Rescue, and Resilience, have become SCAMbassadors for the Friends Against Scams initiative. This will empower SFRS to raise awareness, support victims of scams, and work with the community to combat … Continue reading
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service recognised 54 staff members and individuals at its annual Awards and Commendations Ceremony. The event, held on 15 October, at G Live, Guildford celebrated staff for their long service, professionalism and commitment to their roles. Awards were also handed out to dedicated volunteers, as well as community members for acts … Continue reading
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service is supporting National Burn Awareness Day on 16 October by displaying vital first aid advice on its fire engines and service vehicles. The simple, impactful visuals emphasise the importance of running cool water over a burn for 20 minutes, a critical step in reducing injury severity. The initiative, in partnership … Continue reading
Surrey’s Local Resilience Forum (LRF) has officially adopted the Hillsborough Charter for bereaved families, reaffirming its commitment to supporting those who suffer unimaginable loss. The adoption took place during the Surrey LRF Executive Group meeting on 3 October. It is believed that Surrey is the first LRF to have adopted the charter. The Hillsborough Charter … Continue reading
Construction will soon start on Surrey Fire and Rescue Service’s Reigate Fire Station for essential redevelopment. The project aims to modernise the station’s facilities ensuring they meet the highest standards of safety and efficiency. It will include: The construction is scheduled to start in October. To facilitate this work, Reigate Fire Station crew and their … Continue reading
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service proudly participated in the national 999 Emergency Services Day commemoration, honouring the vital work of emergency services across the UK. The event took place at the Surrey County Council headquarters this morning, with key figures and VIPs in attendance to show their support and gratitude for those who serve on … Continue reading
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