City of Surrey - Fire Service

ESS level 1

Respond to emergencies to coordinate support for those evacuated. Be a part of a team available to provide food, clothing, and shelter to those who have experienced a disaster and have nowhere to go.  This program brings relief to those who have suddenly lost everything and do not know where to turn.

What we do:

• Get notified by Surrey Fire dispatch when ESS is required
• Communicate with the ESS team to let them know your availability to attend
• Respond to a fire hall with the ESS team to pick up supplies
• Respond to the scene of the disaster to support the evacuees
• Coordinate shelter and provide vouchers for food and clothing
• Participate in online training
• Participate in peer mentoring

How you will grow:

• Contribute to the safety of the community
• Acquire teamwork and communication skills to enhance future work opportunities
• Earn volunteer hours and public safety experience with hands-on work

Requirements:

• Working in teams
• Comfortable engaging with the public
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to take initiative and work without supervision
• Be trustworthy, kind, and inclusive of others
• Dress appropriately while representing the Fire Service
• Be able to work under stressful conditions day or night.

Time Commitment:

You are not expected to respond to every call, but you should communicate whether you will be attending or not to the ESS lead. Surrey gets approximately 24-30 ESS callouts per year.  Most calls occur because of a house fire.

Location:

Fire hall 8 is the location of the ESS resources. From there the volunteers respond to anywhere in the City of Surrey where the event has occurred.

How to sign up:

Email: surreyemergencyprogram@surrey.ca