London Fire Brigade donates firefighting equipment to Ukraine in national support effort
Iain Hoey
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UK support convoy delivers thousands of firefighting tools to Ukraine
Seven firefighters from London Fire Brigade have returned from Poland after participating in the largest UK fire service-led convoy to deliver life-saving firefighting equipment to Ukraine.
According to London Fire Brigade, more than 140 folding roof ladders, decommissioned Detection, Identification and Monitoring (DIM) vans, breathing apparatus equipment, overalls and protective goggles were included in the donation.
The convoy involved over 100 UK fire and rescue personnel. It marked the eighth such operation since the start of the conflict in Ukraine in 2021.
Equipment gathered by London Fire Brigade teams for transport
In preparation for the convoy, teams from London Fire Brigade’s International Search and Rescue, Operations Support Centre and Technical Support Services co-ordinated to load the equipment onto three articulated lorries.
The trip was part of a wider collaboration between fire and rescue services across the UK.
The Brigade confirmed that this operation delivered 15,000 pieces of equipment to support Ukrainian emergency services.
London Fire Brigade expresses support for Ukrainian counterparts
Assistant Commissioner Operational Resilience and Control Patrick Goulbourne said: “The Brigade is proud to support this crucial initiative. It helps ensure that our Ukrainian colleagues are equipped and ready to respond safely in an emergency.”
Goulbourne added: “I’m also grateful that this equipment which has helped keep Londoners, and people across the UK safe, will now see a second life in service of the Ukrainian people.”
FIRE AID and partners maintain long-term support for Ukraine
David O’Neill MBE, FIRE AID Chair and former London Fire Brigade officer, also supported the convoy.
He said: “We continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine; our fire family is committed to giving ongoing support and a lifeline in their time of need.”
He added: “The statistics are staggering; more than 100 firefighters have lost their lives, with hundreds injured. Our work is far from done. We remain committed to Ukraine and will continue to offer our unwavering support and assistance to their firefighters risking their lives daily.”
London Fire Brigade donates firefighting equipment to Ukraine in national support effort: Summary
Seven London Fire Brigade firefighters took part in a UK-wide convoy delivering firefighting equipment to Ukraine.
More than 140 roof ladders, two DIM vans and thousands of items of kit were transported.
The convoy involved over 100 UK fire personnel and delivered 15,000 items to Ukrainian firefighters.
This was the eighth convoy since 2021 and the largest organised by UK fire services.
London Fire Brigade worked with UK Government, National Resilience, UK ISAR, FIRE AID, NFCC and the Fire Industry Association.
David O’Neill MBE of FIRE AID said more than 100 Ukrainian firefighters have died and 431 have been injured.
Over 400 fire stations and 1,700 vehicles have been destroyed since the start of the conflict.
The donated equipment will support ongoing emergency operations in Ukraine.