SFS Annual Report 2025

Message from the Fire Chief

The City of Surrey is recognized as the second-largest municipality in British Columbia and ranks tenth in population across Canada. Demonstrating rapid growth, Surrey welcomes thousands of new residents monthly, positioning itself among the fastest-growing cities both provincially and nationally. This significant expansion presents a range of opportunities and challenges. Surrey Fire Services addresses these complexities through a dedicated commitment to safety, employing innovative and strategic methodologies. Our approach integrates best practices, data-driven decision-making, comprehensive long-term planning, and collaboration between departments and agencies to effectively manage the city’s evolving needs.

Our initiatives include:

J Reducing and preventing public safety risks by following a Community Risk Reduction approach.

J Reducing residential fires and casualties through the HomeSafe program.

J Reducing residential fires at distressed or abandoned properties.

J Maintaining emergency plans for mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.

J Providing staff with a preventative health screening program to educate and reduce the risk of various occupational illnesses.

J Reducing duplication in vehicle collision responses through cooperation with the Surrey Police.

J Supporting collision reduction efforts in partnership with the City of Surrey’s Transportation Engineering Department.

J Promote equity, diversity and inclusion in our recruitment.

Thanks to ongoing support from Mayor and Council, Surrey Fire Services can allocate additional resources to meet the city’s expanding requirements. This collaboration also enables the implementation of innovative solutions that strengthen services and boost operational efficiency.

Jason Cairney Fire Chief