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'Another three fire engines are due to be cut in October, which will leave Surrey firefighters even more short-staffed next time there's a major incident like this. I'm nervous when I roll up to jobs because I'm waiting for my next fire engine. Contact us at surreyfirepipedrum@gmail.com. We are not safe. 'Authorities fear another week of blistering heat could allow the fire to take hold again, despite it largely being under control.At the height of the blaze more than 40 vehicles including fire engines, specialist units and 4x4s were called into action.Owners of sixty gated properties were evacuated from their homes on Friday after the huge wildfire swept across the area.Despite the £2million properties not being under immediate threat, owners were asked to stay away due to plumes of smoke in the air.They described the huge wildfire as 'quite something' and said Heather Drive was a 'ghost town'.But the rich residents were on Sunday spotted popping back to their million pound properties to collect essentials before heading to stay with friends and family.FBU Surrey Brigade Secretary Graham Whitfield said: 'Forcing firefighters into overworking in deadly temperatures because of a lack of because of a lack of staff, equipment and welfare provisions is completely unforgivable on the part of Surrey Fire and Rescue Service who continue to cut their service to the bone. See more of Firefighters United on Facebook. 'And welfare was very much the last thing on their minds right then. Create New Account.

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Log In. Senior officers basically fell short of providing the correct sustenance at the correct times for those crews who were absolutely on their knees. Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, Reigate, Surrey. Surrey Fire Fighters Charitable Society August 8 at 6:34 AM Thanks to our amazing team of dedicated clerical staff, dispatchers, ... mechanics, fire fighters, and of course our community supporters, the Surrey Fire Fighters Charitable Society is continuing to deliver on our promises. 16. 'Tackling wildfires is incredibly arduous work and it was only thanks to the support of crews and engines from other regions that significant illness or injury was avoided. Surrey was completely obliterated. About See all.

'It was extremely apparent on Friday when the incident started. Health and safety is going out the window and we're having to wait to rely on neighbouring fire services that obviously can't provide emergency crews for to go in with breathing apparatus.

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'A spokesman for Surrey Fire and Rescue refuted the claims regarding welfare provision, adding: 'We do not recognise these claims from this anonymous source. or. I never imagined it could happen here in leafy, and normally damp, Surrey, England. 'She said: 'The welfare of our crews is of utmost priority and we have provided welfare provisions for staff including food, drinks and sun protection throughout this incident. 'Water came at 5.30pm and you've been at the fire ground since 11.30am. It's putting our physical health in danger, but it's also having a serious impact on our mental health. The Surrey Firefighters Pipes & Drums Band is a highland bagpipe and drum band in British Columbia, Canada. Fire Protection Service in Surrey, British Columbia. We then had Berkshire, Hampshire and control absolutely on their knees. 'There were opportunities for firefighters or middle managers that had come on to that job to go and get provisions as an interim measure at certain times. Log In. 'The spokesman added: 'The situation is however stable.' See more of Surrey Fire Service on Facebook. Forgot account? Emergency rescue service in Reigate, Surrey. December 20, 2019. by Angie Stara. 'They added: 'We did not have any toilet facilities there until at least half six, six o'clock to half six. Firefighters have revealed they went six hours without drinking water as they fought a blaze raging through 'Britain's Beverly Hills' in near-100F heat.Surrey Fire and Rescue workers slammed bosses for 'leaving them on their knees' and 'putting the public at risk' as they battled a huge wildfire in Chobham Common.One told how crews were overwhelmed by the rapidly spreading flames and 'just couldn't cope with the demand'.They said servicemen went six hours without being given any drinking water, despite working in 97.5F (36.4C) heat on the hottest August day in 17 years.The sources claimed 'welfare is a dirty word in our brigade' and their safety is 'left way too late to be organised'.Firefighters were called to battle the inferno on Friday at 11.30am as it ripped through 140 acres near the upmarket area dubbed Britain's 'Beverly Hills'.Crews are expected to remain at the scene for 'most of the week' despite making 'significant progress' over the last three days.Surrey Fire and Rescue was 'obliterated' and others were 'on their knees' as a blaze rampaged across Chobham Common since Friday Crews were overwhelmed by the rapidly spreading flames and 'just couldn't cope with the demand'The firefighter, who wished to remain anonymous, told MailOnline: 'It's been extremely challenging on many fronts. The fire broke out amid blistering temperatures and tore across Chobham Common, forcing 100 super-rich residents to flee their homes.It raced towards the fringes of Wentworth Golf Course, which saw the Rose Ladies Series event cancelled.Flames could even be seen more than 20 miles away in west London and from the towering buildings that litter the capital's skyline.Millionaires who live in the area were allowed back to their homes on Sunday but firefighters will remain close in the coming days.The source said there is a feeling among his colleagues that if things do not changed then 'someone is going to get seriously hurt'.They said: 'Not just the public, but fire crews with no welfare, no relief. Log In. Surrey fire and rescue service has declared a major incident as crews continue to battle a 40-hectare wildfire that has reportedly led to as many as 100 homes being evacuated as a precaution.