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Two new fire stations will open under plans to keep Surrey safe for years to come. Surrey Fire and Rescue Service has put forward proposals for new stations at Salfords, near Horley, and Burgh Heath that would mean crews getting to emergencies faster. They would create a chain of fire engines in east Surrey – … Continue reading
Cabinet Member for Community Safety Kay Hammond was interviewed on BBC Surrey about plans to continue providing fire cover to Horley residents when West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service remove their fire engine. -Audio courtesy of BBC Surrey
A global leader in search and rescue will join forces with Surrey firefighters in the first deal of its kind in the UK. Specialist Group International will provide round the clock support to Surrey Fire and Rescue Service for operations where it has unique expertise, particularly in river and confined space rescues, following a decision by the … Continue reading
Following a fire in Reigate Surrey Police have issued the following statement. Journalists requiring more information should contact Surrey Police’s media relations team. Man charged following Reigate fire An 18-year-old man has been charged with arson following a suspicious fire at a property on Smoke Lane in Reigate at the weekend. Surrey Police and Surrey … Continue reading
Police and fire services have joined forces in a move designed to provide a better service. Officers* from Surrey Police have moved into Surrey Fire and Rescue Service’s Painshill station. The approach is part of Surrey County Council’s** new agenda to get everyone working together as one team for the benefit of Surrey. Initially being … Continue reading
Spontaneous combustion caused a barn fire that destroyed 800 tonnes of hay. The blaze engulfed the barn at a farm in Farnham on Sunday <2 September> after the closely stacked hay heated up to a temperature of about 200’F (90’C) It took around 30 firefighters to get the blaze under control and more than two days to make … Continue reading
ExxonMobil, esure and Canon are among the household names backing a Surrey road safety campaign. The businesses are helping to educate young people about the consequences of dangerous driving. They are supporting the Safe Drive Stay Alive initiative in Surrey and have already pledged money or the free use of their facilities for the road … Continue reading
BBC Surrey’s Mark Carter interviewed Steve Owen-Hughes today about Surrey Fire and Rescue Service’s plans to keep people safe in the coming years. The Assistant Chief Fire Officer set out how the service is adapting to meet changing demands. Audio courtesy of BBC Surrey
A Surrey Fire and Rescue Service firefighter, who will carry the Olympic torch when it passes through Felbridge, Surrey, on 17 July, was featured on the BBC One Show last week (25 May). Malcolm Styles was joined by some of his colleagues for a flambé lunch on the program. Watch the show on BBC iPlayer here. (The segment is 20 minutes into the show.)
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service’s Gavin Watts was interviewed by BBC Surrey’s Sarah Gorrell about plans for a new fire station in Guildford. Courtesy of BBC Surrey.
Residents will be able to take a look at the latest plans for a new fire station in Guildford, during an open day this week. The event will give people the chance to learn more about the project to replace the current fire station in Ladymead with a state-of-the-art facility, which will include better training … Continue reading
Learning about fire safety has been made more fun for young children thanks to a £5,000 donation from P&G (Procter & Gamble). The money is being used by Surrey Fire and Rescue Service to add to its collection of books, DVDs and toys that help children to learn about the dangers posed by fire. Mark … Continue reading
Fire crews are currently fighting a wildfire at the prestigious Wentworth golf estate. The blaze started at nearby Chobham Common before spreading to Wentworth’s Edinburgh course. Wentworth regularly hosts major golf tournaments including the PGA Championship and World Match Play Championship. It comes just days after Surrey Fire and Rescue Service tackled a blaze … Continue reading
A blaze raging at Britain’s largest cemetery has sparked a wildfire warning as drought grips the south east. More than 40 firefighters are tackling the flames across a 17 acre area of Brookwood Cemetery* near Woking. Six fire engines, a water tanker and six specialist off-road vehicles are currently battling the fire which started just after … Continue reading
A fleet of new fire engines have been unveiled as part of Surrey County Council’s investment in new equipment. Fire chiefs have taken delivery of two of the 12 new Scania engines as well as new equipment to cut motorists free from crashed vehicles. Surrey County Council’s Cabinet Member for Community Safety Kay Hammond and … Continue reading
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