All eyes and attention have been on Surrey's firefighters this month, as they've battled a seemingly endless string of heathland blazes in the county.

The frenetic tempo of the men in red, however, could not have been sustained were it not for the ceaseless efforts of a little-known band of volunteers.

Throughout the ongoing incidents on the Pirbright and Ash ranges, and also at Frensham, the Surrey Fire Volunteers have been dedicated in providing catering services for the firefighters tackling the flames on the frontline.

Members of the group, which has been active since 2011, have put in a staggering 280 hours of support, which included providing food and refreshment during the daytime and preparing it for the crews for when they toiled into the night.

Many of the volunteers worked long days, starting at 8am and working through until gone past 10pm.

They have also been supported by members of the Plymouth Brethryn and volunteers from various local churches.

Surrey Fire Volunteers set up at one of the heathland blazes

Belinda Bowman, manager of Surrey Fire Volunteers, said: "The appreciation from the crews was overwhelming and all the firefighters were really grateful for the time, dedication and friendly smiles from all the volunteers.

"The firefighters were faced with difficult conditions as they worked to extinguish the fires.

"Providing catering for the personnel was therefore extremely important and our volunteers played a crucial role in ensuring food and refreshments were available for the firefighters."

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