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Surrey Firefighters Gymnasium Opens at The Surrey Family YMCA

September 8th, 2002

Surrey Fire Fighters and the “Y” were a perfect fit from the beginning.  Local 1271’s association with the “Y” began in the early 1990’s with our support of the “Y” summer camp programs.  With our modest contribution of $500 we were able to support Surrey’s kids attending summer camp, when they might not otherwise get the opportunity.  The program was so successful, it wasn’t long before our $500 grew to $5,000 and more.

THE BUILDING AND MORE

 When the “Y” approached us with the concept of building a Surrey Family “Y”, Surrey Fire Fighters Local 1271 were one of the first to get on-board.  Our pledge was to contribute $250,000 towards the capital cost of the building.  This year we have committed another $60,000 to build a climbing wall in the Gymnasium that the “Y” has named after Surrey’s Fire Fighters.  Although not there yet it won’t be long before we will have Surrey’s kids climbing the walls!

CONTINUED GROWTH AND MORE PROGRAMS

 In 2000 the “Y” approached us with the idea of adding a fire fighter’s component to their summer camp program, and in 2001 we saw the first youth fire fighters summer camp.  In 2002 it looks like it is catching on, with cities all over North America modeling summer camp programs after the Local 1271- “Y” fire fighter camp.  Kids from Surrey actually get the chance to experience the life and culture of the Fire Service, with the live action of controlled fire fights.

 A PARTNERSHIP TO LAST

With the YMCA’s commitment to community, family and youth, it was a natural that Surrey Fire Fighters would develop a relationship with them.  Local 1271 is committed to that partnership.  We have pledge our resources both financially and members to work with them, and in support of their programs, their continued growth and our mutual relationship to community.

There is no other agency, or organization that promotes the values and delivers on the commitment to the community like the “Y”, unless it is Local 1271, Surrey Fire Fighters.  We are proud of our association with the “Y” and look forward to a long and enduring partnership that will grow and support Surrey’s family and youth for a long time to come.

 

For More Information Contact:

Surrey Firefighters Association IAFF Local 1271
8767 132nd St. Surrey BC V3W 4P1
Tel: 604-574-5785
FAX: 604-574-2338
Internet: postmaster@surreyfirefighters.com

 

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