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Surrey Fire and Rescue Service are urging residents across the county to be ‘Wildfire Aware’ this season, after fires almost doubled between 2022-2023. As part of its wildfire prevention campaign this year, the service is encouraging everyone to take steps in preventing wildfires to protect homes, businesses and habitats, by binning BBQS and taking litter … Continue reading
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service has announced that Surrey County Council’s Cabinet has approved a significant investment in its training facilities at Wray Park in Reigate. The investment marks a pivotal moment for the service, representing the largest single investment in training for frontline operational staff in its history. The upgrade will include improvements to … Continue reading
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service has been recognised for the considerable work it has carried out to address a ‘Cause of Concern’ raised following an inspection in Spring of 2023. During a revisit in February 2024, His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) found progress towards the recommendations to address the … Continue reading
Water rescue experts from Surrey Fire and Rescue Service are raising awareness of water safety and risks associated with open water and accidental drowning. Ahead of the Be Water Aware campaign running between 22-28 April 2024, the Water Rescue leads within the service are issuing water safety advice and urging people to become familiar with … Continue reading
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service has changed the way it now responds to automatic fire alarm call outs (AFAs) to residential and domestic properties, by only attending if there’s been a 999 call to confirm there is a fire or signs of fire. This change, introduced last month, covers AFAs at properties including hotels, boarding … Continue reading
Last week, members of our service, including our Chief Fire Officer and Farnham’s White Watch, joined local Police Forces and Muslim communities to show support, learn more about Islam and observe Ramadan, as part of a ‘Fasting Collective’. During Ramadan, which usually lasts 30 days, with the first fast taking place from Monday 11th March, … Continue reading
Surrey County Council, Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, National Highways, Surrey Police and the Police and Crime Commissioner, have set out their plans to eliminate road collisions resulting in death or serious injury by 2050. In line with international and national best practice, a draft ‘Surrey RoadSafe Vision Zero’ strategy has been developed by the … Continue reading
The redevelopments of Chobham, Lingfield, and Reigate Fire Stations are due to start in Summer, 2024. Surrey County Council is continuing to invest in the redevelopment of the Fire Stations to improve and update the facilities. Originally scheduled for Spring 2024, the construction start-dates have been adjusted to accommodate the extensive planning involved in upgrading … Continue reading
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service have invested in five new state-of-the-art drones to help in life-threatening incidents to keep communities and crews safe. Equipped with the latest technology including thermal imaging, high-resolution imagery and the ability to live stream footage directly to the control centre, the new and improved drones are also readily available 24/7 … Continue reading
The minister responsible for local resilience and emergencies met residents who were impacted by the recent floods in Surrey, including Spelthorne and Runnymede. Baroness Scott from the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities made the visit on 19 January at Chertsey Fire Station to meet the emergency partners involved in the response effort. Surrey Fire … Continue reading
Chobham Fire Station will be relocating to Woking in Spring 2024 as essential development works start at the on-call station. The crew and all equipment will be based at nearby Woking Fire Station from April and during the construction period which is due to last for approximately one year. This relocation follows a project of … Continue reading
Surrey County Council, Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, National Highways, Surrey Police and the Police and Crime Commissioner, have set out their plans to eliminate road collisions resulting in death or serious injury by 2050. In line with international and national best practice, a new, draft ‘Surrey RoadSafe Vision Zero’ strategy has been developed by … Continue reading
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is urging people to prioritise home fire safety in 2024 by taking part in its #FireSafeResolution. This new year initiative urges people to make a New Year’s resolution to check their fire alarms once a week. Ellie Hayes, who works in SFRS’s Community Safety Team, said it’s essential that people have a working smoke alarm in their homes. She said: … Continue reading
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service welcomed siblings, George, aged 12 and Olivia, aged 9 to Camberley Fire Station recently, after the heroic pair saved their younger brother’s life in a house fire last December. After hearing the fire alarm sound whilst at their dad’s house, George noticed the tumble dryer on fire and together … Continue reading
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) in collaboration with Surrey County Council’s Land and Property, have engaged in constructive conversations with Surrey Police to support with their relocation from Reigate Police Station. This is following the discovery of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) within the construction of Reigate Police Station. SFRS have met with colleagues from … Continue reading
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