Surrey fire chief calls for first responder vaccinations as COVID-19 cases rise among staff

Apr. 9, 2021, Surrey, B.C. – Surrey’s fire chief says public safety could be in jeopardy if COVID-19 cases continue to rise among his rank and file. Larry Thomas of the Surrey Fire Service says there is not a lot of workplace transmission taking place among firefighters while attending calls thanks to the use of personal protective equipment, but an increase in community transmission is impacting first responders. Global News reports. | READ MORE