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

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 ha

For Immediate Release 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 vehicl

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

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

CTV Vancouver Published Monday, March 30, 2015 6:36PM PDT Last Updated Monday, March 30, 2015 7:16PM PDT Video Click Here: Surrey firefighter’s funeral raises awareness for PTSD Firefighters from across B.C. attended a funeral Monday morning for the Surrey firefighter who took his own

For Immediate Release Sad News From Your Surrey Fire Fighters March 24, 2015  It is with deepest regret and sorrow we report the death of Fire Fighter Kevin Hegarty of the International Association of Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 1271, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. Brother Hegarty, 5

For immediate Release: March 19, 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, 2015 SERVICE:

February 25, 2015 For Immediate Release: Surrey Fire Fighters’ Ignite a Dream Event a Huge Success Surrey, BC – The second annual Surrey Fire Fighters’ Charitable Society, “Ignite a Dream” event took place on Saturday February 21, 2015 from 7 to 10pm at Semiahmoo Shopping Centre