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Prevention
What
We Do at a Glance  | Firefighting | First
Responder | Rescue | Hazmat | Dispatch | Prevention| Customer Service| Pre-Incident
Planning |
Fire and Safety Inspections
Firefighters and Fire Inspectors are assigned safety
inspections every month. They ensure that a building complies with the British
Columbia Fire Code, and that inhabitants or workers are aware of fire escape
procedures.
Fire Investigations
Fire Investigators work to determine the causes of fires. The information
that is collected can help to prevent fires in the future. An investigation
begins when the first fire fighters arrive on the scene. They note what they
observe upon approach, arrival and during firefighting. An investigation also
involves the collection and analysis of evidence. Surrey has specially trained
investigators and inspectors who collect and analyze evidence and conclude
investigations.
Surrey is one of the only fire departments that have the use of an arson
detection dog. ‘Dexter’ is able to determine if accelerants were
used in any fire. The presence of accelerants would indicate a fire of a suspicious
nature.
For more information about Dexter the detection dog, visit http://www.detectiondog.com
Education in the Community
Public Education is one of the Fire Services highest priorities. Surrey has
two full time educators caring for our children and community. Firefighters
educate schools and community groups at the fire station through pre-booked
station tours.
Fire Safety education is an important tool that can save lives
and significantly reduce property loss.
Prevent Fires
Does your family know how to survive a fire by having an escape route and
meeting place outside your home? Do you have a fire extinguisher in your kitchen,
garage, basement and workshop? Do you and your family know what to do in case
of fire?
Here are five essential tips in
case a fire breaks out in your home:
- Alert everyone to get out and
go to your established meeting place.
- Close the door to the room or area to confine the fire.
- Call 911 from a neighbor’s home or use your cell
phone.
- Stay together and designate a responsible person to direct
the firefighters to the fire when they arrive.
- Do not go back inside your house for anything. There is
a great risk that you might not come back out.
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