Record Donation by Surrey Employees
City of Surrey Employees Give Record Donation to United Way Surrey – City of Surrey employees raised a record $234,000 for children, seniors and women in need through this year’s United Way campaign. Mayor Dianne Watts and the City’s United Way committee handed over the cheque today during a presentation at City Hall. “Every year […]
Community Unites in the Fight Against Impaired Drivingv
Surrey – The City of Surrey, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), Surrey RCMP, Surrey Fire Service and emergency personnel from around the region launched Project Red Ribbon today at City Hall. Project Red Ribbon is MADD’s signature public awareness campaign and runs for two months during the holiday season. People are invited to attach a […]
Girls battle for Surrey bragging rights
After a dozen years of hosting Surrey’s premier female high school sports event, the Surrey Firefighters are still amazed by the kids who suit up for their annual Goodwill Basketball Classic. One of the features of the tournament, which runs from Jan. 8 to 12 this year at Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary, is the eight scholarships […]
Surrey Fire Fighters’ Make Breathing Easier
BCEHS political agenda vs anything factual.
Press Release: May 5, 2014 – BCEHS Political Agenda vs Anything Factual (This Letter was submitted to the editor but size of article maybe too large for print, see below for full edition). I have no desire to get into a lengthy letter writing campaign with BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) or anyone else for […]
Recognition of heart disease in B.C. firefighters restored
VICTORIA – The Government of British Columbia today will table legislation under the Workers Compensation Act to restore heart disease in firefighters as a presumptive disease recognized by WorkSafeBC. This proposed amendment to the Workers Compensation Act fulfils Government’s election commitment to restore heart disease in firefighters – including forest firefighters – to the list […]
Mike Starchuk – Recognized as Honourary Member
ver 175 delegates from forty-one B.C. Locals assembled last week at the 2014 British Columbia Professional Fire Fighters’ Convention, held in Surrey, B.C., bestowed Mike Starchuk with an Honourary Membership to the British Columbia Professional Fire Fighters’ Association (BCPFFA). This honour is in recognition for his selfless work on behalf of his fellow fire fighters […]
Historical Society’s Antique Apparatus
Read up on our Historical Society Truck Fleet and how Surrey Fire Fighters Association obtained these great treasures, and how we maintain our fleet of antiques. Great work by a dedicated Historical Society Committee and past members over the years!
Texting & Driving – Can you #JustifyIt?
#JustifyIt is a campaign organized by the IAFF to bring awareness to the texting and driving epidemic sweeping our nation. This campaign is designed to educate the community on the dangers of texting and driving, the distractions it creates and the horrible damage we’ve seen it cause, based on our experience as fire fighters responding […]
Kevin Hegarty Funeral Service – March 30, 2015
It is with deepest regret and sorrow we report the death of Fire Fighter Kevin Hegarty, IAFF Local 1271, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. Brother Hegarty, 53, died on March 1, 2015. FUNERAL SERVICE DETAILS DATE: Monday, March 30th, 2015SERVICE: 10:30am (sharp)MUSTER: 9:00am at, 27thA Avenue and 150th Street, Surrey, BCLOCATION: Peace Portal Alliance Church, 15128 27 […]