Kevin Hegarty’s memorial draws attention to PTSD risk among firefighters
Hegarty was a firefighter for 20 years, an advocate for mental health and worked with the B.C. Burn Fund CBC News Posted: Mar 30, 2015 1:38 PM PT Last Updated: Mar 30, 2015 6:07 PM PT A memorial service for Kevin Hegarty, the Surrey, B.C. firefighter who took his own life on March 1 after […]
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Passing of Jay Easton June 2, 2015
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we inform you that IAFF brother, Jay Easton (45) passed away suddenly on the morning of June 2, 2015 while at Royal Columbian Hospital while recovering from a motor vehicle accident. Starting his career with the Surrey Fire Service on July 23, 1996, Jay actively volunteered […]
Celebration of Life Jay Easton June 12, 2015
June 4, 2015 It is with deepest regret and sorrow that we report the death of Fire Fighter Jay Easton (45), IAFF Local 1271, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. On June 2, 2015, Jay passed away at Royal Columbian Hospital while he was recovering from a motor vehicle accident. The family invites friends and colleagues to […]
Bill McNamara inducted into World Police & Fire Games 2015
On June 26th, 2015 Retired Surrey Fire Department Assistant Chief Bill McNamara was inducted into the World Police and Fire Games Hall of Fame for his 30 years of competition in the track and field events. Bill attended the very first WPFG’s in San Jose, California (1985) and has competed and medaled in every games […]
DEALING WITH TRAUMA
DEALING WITH TRAUMALearn what caused the wound in order to begin recovery By Matthew JohnstonSeptember 2015 Have you ever found yourself at a social event and sparked up a conversation with a random person that went something like this: Random person: “So what do you do for work?”You: “I am a firefighter.”Random person: “I could […]
Halloween Safety Tips
For Immediate Release October 24, 2015 Surrey Fire Fighters Give Life Saving Tips for Halloween Surrey, BC – By making small adjustments to costume and decoration choices on Halloween, danger and risk to public safety is easily decreased. “It is important for people to take basic precautions to make sure they have nothing other than […]
Thank You Coastal Pacific Xpress
On behalf of the Surrey Fire Fighters’ Charitable Society, we thank Coastal Pacific Xpress for their support to our Mental Health Initiatives through the Annual Break the Ice Hockey Tournament.
Remembering Those Who Served Our Country
On November 11th, 2015 our Surrey Fire Fighters be joining the following brothers and sisters of the Royal Canadian Legion’s in laying wreaths for those who served our great country. Join us in remembering those who served our country and made the ultimate sacrifice. Lest we forget… Royal Canadian Legion Branch #22913525 106 Avenue,Time: 10:20 Royal […]
Inaugural legacy award presented to Surrey engineering student
Surrey firefighter Todd Schierling looks on as SFU student Samia Kamal chats with South Surrey-White Rock MP Dianne Watts. — Image Credit: Tracy Holmes Photo An SFU student eying a career in biomedical engineering is the first recipient of a scholarship from Surrey firefighters created in honour of a former mayor of the city. Samia Kamal […]