The Surrey Fire Fighters’ Association asked, and the residents of Surrey responded.

Vast Majority of Surrey Voters Endorse New Fire Hall September 27, 2022. I Eliana Carrillo More than nine-in-ten eligible voters in Surrey want to increase number of fire trucks that operate in the municipality.  Vancouver, BC [September 27, 2022] – Sizeable majorities of eligibl
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SBOT 22nd Annual Surrey Business Excellence Awards

We are proud to announce that the Surrey Fire Fighters’ Charitable Society was the winner of the 2020 SBOT Surrey Business Excellence Awards “Resiliency Edition” in the Not For Profit category. There were many deserving businesses of this years awards and we are honoured to be a
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Public Consultation on 5 year budget

At the City’s Finance Committee public consultation on December 2 2019. Mark McRae, President, Surrey Fire Fighters Association: The delegation spoke in opposition to the lack of additional resources for Surrey Fire Services despite population increases in Surrey. Minutes from t
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Draft Surrey budget has no new money for firefighters

Listen in on the Simi Sara Show about the Draft Surrey budget has no new money for firefighters This morning on the Simi Sara show News Talk 980 CKNW President Mark McRae of the Surrey Fire Fighters Association IAFF Local 1271 spoke to the financial plan of #s
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No new money for Surrey firefighters despite increasing emergency calls

Listen in on the Stephen Quinn Show No new money for Surrey firefighters despite increasing emergency calls” This morning on the Stephen Quinn Show CBC Radio, Surrey Fire Fighters Association IAFF Local 1271 President Mark McRae spoke to the financial plan of 
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Surrey Fire Fighters – More Than Just Fires

Surrey Fire Fighters Don’t Just Fight Fires Medical emergencies, heart attacks, traffic accidents, hazardous materials, confined space or swift water rescues, urban search, fire prevention and education. It’s all in a day’s or night’s work because Surrey Fire F
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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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