The Surrey Festival of Skills is set to fire up thousands of young people to be inspired about their futures. Now in its second year, the event gives over 2,000 young people the chance to connect with and learn more about some of Surrey’s brightest and best businesses and training providers. The Festival of Skills … 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
Following the signing of an official Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Salvation Army, a new welfare unit has arrived at Woking Fire Station to support firefighters during incidents. The new MOU between both organisations will see the unit introduced to the service’s support for crews when dealing with large-scale incidents. The unit, in the … Continue reading
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service recently had the pleasure of welcoming local children from the Redhill Shakha group to Reigate Fire Station as part of their annual Raksha Bandhan celebrations. The event, which is centered around the Hindu festival of universal bonding and protection, highlighted the strong relationship between the fire service and the community. … Continue reading
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service has raised a total of £107,618 for The Firefighters Charity, in a fantastic year of fundraising. From charity walks to car washes and open days, the service has hosted and taken part in various events and activities between 2023-2024 to raise life-changing funds for firefighters and their families. Reaching new … 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 County Council (SCC) are currently seeking feedback from residents on how the council uses its financial resources. These views will help inform the draft budget for the 2025/26 financial year. Each year, the council is required to balance its budget so that spending does not exceed income from council tax, grants and other sources. … 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
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is pleased to announce its participation in this year’s Edenbridge and Oxted Agricultural Show on Sunday 25th August and Monday 26th August . As one of the region’s premier events, the show presents a perfect opportunity for SFRS to engage with the community, share essential safety advice, and offer … Continue reading
Dan Quin is the Chief Fire Officer of Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, he is also the National Fire Chief Council’s lead for road safety and road rescue and the Vice Chair of the United Kingdom Rescue Organisation. In every community, the fire and rescue service stands as a pivotal player in public safety: preventing … Continue reading
The anticipated redevelopment of Chobham Fire Station has been delayed until Spring 2025. Unforeseen issues have been raised by the Environment Agency (EA) as part of the planning process, and while Surrey County Council’s Land and Property Team have been addressing their feedback, it has impacted the process of application approval. Surrey Fire and Rescue … Continue reading
Construction will soon start on Surrey Fire and Rescue Service’s (SFRS) Lingfield Fire Station for essential redevelopment. This project aims to modernise the station’s facilities, crewed by on-call staff, ensuring they meet the highest standards of safety and efficiency. It will include: The construction is scheduled to start before the end of summer. To … Continue reading
In a wonderful display of community spirit and support, Surrey Fire and Rescue Service participated in the Big Leaf Foundation’s community seven-a-side football tournament, held at Surrey Sports Park as part of the Refugee Week 2024 celebrations. The Big Leaf Foundation, an award-winning Surrey charity founded in 2018, supports over 300 displaced young people through … Continue reading
Residents are invited to an event in May to have their say in the planned redevelopment of Surrey Fire and Rescue Service’s (SFRS) training facilities at Wray Park, Reigate. Our proposals include redevelopment of the firehouse tower (which is currently used for live fire and ladder training) and other training facilities for working at height, use … Continue reading
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service’s Chief Fire Officer has cycled 31 miles on a static bike this week, to honour the 31 people killed on Surrey roads in 2022. Dan Quin, Chief Fire Officer for the service and NFCC Road Safety and Road Rescue Lead has joined blue light colleagues and community members this week … Continue reading