The Community Risk Management Plan sets out the priorities that will be focused on between now and 2030.
It takes into account a number of factors including a population of over 1 million people in Surrey, 87 high rise buildings, 105 Grade I listed buildings, and the fact that in every five people in Surrey are over the age of 65.
Surrey has 25 fire stations (a review for an alternative site in Banstead is underway), 6 boats, 30 front line engines, 444 whole-time operational staff and 138 on-call operational staff.
The service attended 10,171 incidents in 2023/2024, 19% of which were fires and 38% non-fire incidents (this includes road traffic collisions, water rescues and more).
The plan is being put into practice following a public consultation towards the end of last year.
Dan Quin, Chief Fire Officer:
“I am honoured to be Cabinet Member for SFRS and I thoroughly support the service in ensuring that it plays a vital role in safeguarding our communities and supporting Surrey County Council’s (SCC) vision of No One Left Behind.
SCC is an ambitious organisation, always looking to improve. As an integral part of SCC, SFRS is dedicated to ensuring that we keep people safe and to empower residents, visitors and businesses in the county to lead safer, more resilient lives. Following thorough consultation with our communities, staff, partners and stakeholders, this CRMP outlines our service’s path for the next five years.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has taken the time to respond to the consultation and taken part in engagement activities – you have all helped to shape our fire and rescue service. This plan outlines our whole-service approach and commitment to protecting lives, minimising risks and enhancing community resilience through the service’s strategic objectives and commitments.”
