Surrey Fire and Rescue Service

Our Chief Fire Officer, Dan Quin shares his thoughts on the important role fire and rescue services play in road safety. Read the full piece on the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC)'s website 👇

Last month, we were honoured to attend the launch of Vision Zero alongside our valued partners from Surrey County Council, Surrey Police National Highways and Surrey Roadsafe. Vision Zero is an ambitious initiative with a critical goal: to eliminate road fatalities and serious injuries in Surrey by 2050. This programme reflects a shared commitment to making our roads safer for all users. #VisionZero #SurreyRoadSafe #RoadSafety #Surrey

We’re incredible proud of our newest recruits, who have been giving their all in training over the past few weeks. Their hard work and dedication were on full display as they completed the Surrey Three Peaks Challenge on Wednesday 🏔️💪 – all in support of the Firefighters Charity. Through muddy trails and cold December weather, they showed incredible teamwork, resilience, and determination. These photos capture some of the moments from their inspiring journey. On Friday, 15th December, we’ll be marking the culmination of their training with their Pass Out Parade, which will be live-streamed on our Facebook page. This event honours their hard work and marks the beginning of their journey as fully trained firefighters, ready to serve and protect our communities. Please join us in congratulating them and consider supporting the Fire Fighters Charity to help them continue their vital work supporting firefighters and their families. ❤️ #SurreyThreePeaks #Firefighters #Teamwork #FireFightersCharity #Surrey

Our Chief Fire Officer Dan Quin joined the crew to wrap gifts for the Reigate Fire Station's Christmas Toy Drop. This initiative is for children and families in our community during the festive season, providing gifts for children and young people spending Christmas in hospital, with any remaining presents being donated to local charities. From roller skates to cuddly toys, the generosity of the public has been incredible. There’s still time to contribute—new, unwrapped gifts can be dropped off at Reigate or Guildford Fire Stations. Thank you to everyone who has made this possible.

🌟 A huge congratulations and well done to Karen, Danni and Hannah for winning Neurodiversity Champion of the Year at the Fire and Emergency Awards on Friday! This follows the success to introduce Microlink to our service, which works with staff to understand their needs and recommend reasonable adjustments to support them in their work. 👏 A big well done to Bernie and Matt who were also nominated and shortlisted for awards (Unsung Hero and Most Influential LGBTQ+ Individual in Fire)! #TeamSurrey

We’re proud to support Vision Zero, an ambitious plan to eliminate road fatalities and serious injuries in Surrey by 2050. This initiative brings us together with key partners to make our roads safer for everyone. Chief Fire Officer Dan Quin , National Fire Chiefs Council's lead for road safety and road rescue, shares: “At Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, we have witnessed first-hand the life-changing injuries and the devastating impact on families who have lost loved ones on our roads. We are pleased to be involved in and see the launch of this important initiative to drive down fatalities and injuries.” 🎥 Watch this video to see how we’re making a difference: #VisionZero #RoadSafety #Surrey

Yesterday, on #GivingTuesday, we’re we were thrilled to be part of the journey of a special donation to Fire Fighters Charity (FFC) Residential Centre at Marine Court! Else-Marie, a retired physiotherapist and East Horsley resident, generously donated her family’s cherished pool table which was originally bought in Texas in 2009 and transported to England. The table has provided years of joy to Else-Marie's family, who wanted it to bring happiness and value to the community, and FFC’s work in recuperation and rehabilitation made it the perfect fit. The operation was a true team effort as transport was handled by a team of Surrey Fire and Rescue Service's trainees, while former table maker Rob came out of retirement to help assemble the pool table on arrival. A huge thank you to Else-Maria, her family, and everyone involved in making this incredible donation happen. ❤️ #FirefightersCharity #SurreyFireAndRescueService #SFRS #Surrey

Surrey Fire and Rescue Service is proud to share our success at the Asian Fire Service Association (AFSA) Awards. The Partnership of the Year was awarded to SFRS and Vivida for the development of the 'In Their Shoes' interactive training package. This innovative initiative uses immersive, scenario-based learning to address critical topics such as race and gender equality, harassment, and inappropriate workplace comments. It fosters deeper understanding and collaboration within Fire and Rescue Services, driving meaningful cultural change. The Service to AFSA Awards were handed to Bernie and Paul for their exceptional contributions to AFSA during their time with SFRS. Their leadership and commitment to equality and inclusivity have significantly shaped our organisational culture and supported AFSA’s mission. Matt also was nominated for Equality Role Model of the Year, an incredible achievement in an important category. These accolades reflect our continued commitment to advancing equality, diversity, and inclusion while making a meaningful impact within our communities. Congratulations to all the winners and nominees for their achievements. #SFRS #Surrey #Awards #Fire #AFSA

We are thrilled to announce Glyn Parry-Jones as our new Area Commander (AC) for Response Delivery. In Glyn’s new position, he will be focused on core business duties. This includes delivering Borough plans, improving productivity, efficiency and effectiveness, upholding high professional standards, and providing visible leadership across our response teams. Glyn brings a huge amount of experience to his new role, having served as Group Commander for Staff Office and Resourcing for the past two years. He consistently acts with integrity, demonstrates exceptional leadership, and is dedicated to building strong relationships both within and beyond our Service. In this next chapter of his career, Glyn looks forward to “working closely with Response crews as well as other areas of the organisation to deliver on the ethical principle of putting our communities first, whilst also looking after the health and welfare of responding personnel.” Glyn will be continuing and developing the great work of AC David Nolan who is now overseeing Community Resilience and Response Strategy. Please join us in congratulating Glyn on his well-deserved new appointment!

Our Wellbeing Garden at Woking Fire Station is now open! Designed by Woking firefighters, this outdoor space is a place for crews to relax, reflect, and host Veterans’ Hub meetings. Crew Commander, Gary said: “It’s a space for us to unwind, whether that's after a tough incident or during a break. We’re excited to have a garden to call our own — somewhere to de-stress and even enjoy a bit of gardening.” A big thank you to our partners for helping make this happen. 🌿 RHS Wisley 🔨 Wickes, Woking & Jewson, Woking ⚽ Blakedown Sport & Play Ltd, Chobham #Wellbeing #CommunitySupport #Partnerships #Woking #Surrey #SFRS