SFS Annual Report 2025

Firefighter Recruitment Extensive recruitment efforts were made to complete three separate hiring rounds— addressing staff attrition and supporting the firefighter additions approved by the Mayor and Council. This year, we concentrated on attracting qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds so our firefighting team could better represent our community. We successfully brought in several new firefighters over the course of the year, strengthening our emergency response abilities. Recruitment events took place at different community locations, and outreach programs offered information about firefighting careers. These initiatives not only boosted awareness of the profession but also inspired local residents to join our team.

2025 Firefighter Recruitment

37

1,226

2500

Applications (Total over three rounds of hirings)

Hired

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Surrey Fire Services strives to create opportunities such as the firefighting workshops developed as a strategy to increase awareness to those underrepresented in the fire service and support equitable access to information to increase diversity. Surrey Fire Services remains committed to fostering a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion that reflects the community it serves, further enhancing its performance and reputation. By increasing the representation and participation of people from diverse backgrounds, identities, abilities and perspectives, the Fire Service aims to foster an inclusive and respectful work environment, for its service delivery and responsiveness, and strengthening its public trust and accountability. To further this objective, the Surrey Fire Services retained a consultant to adapt current processes and develop new initiatives aimed at attracting underrepresented populations to a career that aligns with their values and aspirations.

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