Station 1271 Grand Opening

On May 10th, 2019 Local 1271 hosted a Grand Opening of Station 1271. “This facility will serve as a heritage community building in Surrey, while housing both the Surrey Fire Fighters’ Association and Charitable Society. It was great to see so many of the community leaders
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Celebration Bill McNamara April 28, 2019

For Immediate Release To all Local 1271 members, IAFF affiliates, and friends of Bill.  It is with deepest regret and sorrow that we share news of the sudden passing of Retired Assistant Chief Bill McNamara, badge #45 of IAFF Local 1271. Bill was hired July 1, 1971 and retired Au
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SFFCS Media Series: Charity Overview

Video Summary of Surrey Fire Fighters Charitable Society Launched October 14, 2016 Learn what we do and how you can get involved in helping us strengthen Surrey BC. We aim to help those in need and provide financial assistance to other organizations who have similar goals as ours. For
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Surrey firefighter to receive Medal of Good Citizenship

Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat Surrey firefighter to receive Medal of Good Citizenship News Release Surrey Wednesday, May 25, 2016 2:30 PM Media Contacts Media Relations 250 387-2799 Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens’ Services Amrik Virk, on behalf of Premier Ch
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Passing of Retired Captain Randy Piticco

IAFF Affiliates, It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of retired Captain Randy Piticco.  Randy passed away peacefully on December 22, 2015 with his family at his side.  He fought a courageous battle against lung cancer over the past several months.  R
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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 by  Tracy Holmes – Peace Arch News posted Nov 24, 2015 at 10:00 AM An SFU student eying a career in biomedical engineeri
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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.
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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 fo
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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 pre
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DEALING WITH TRAUMA

DEALING WITH TRAUMA Learn what caused the wound in order to begin recovery By Matthew Johnston September 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?” Y
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