More than 15,000 pieces of essential firefighting equipment donated to Ukraine

A convoy of UK fire and rescue services, including Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, delivering more than 15,000 pieces of life-saving firefighting equipment to Ukrainian firefighters is on its way to the Ukraine.

Thirty fire and rescue vehicles, including 26 fire engines, are being donated.

Eighteen fire and rescue services from across the UK are participating in the convoy, organised by FIRE AID, National Resilience and International Search and Rescue (based out of Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service), HM Government, National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) and the Fire Industry Association (FIA).

The convoy, which is the eighth and largest of its kind, is sponsored by the UK government. It will add to the 119 fire and rescue vehicles and 200,000 pieces of firefighting equipment that have already been donated since the invasion began.

“Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service has been part of multiple convoys in an effort to support our Ukrainian colleagues through the donation of fire engines and equipment,” said Area Commander Lee Watson.

“Ukrainian firefighters display incredible bravery daily, risking their lives to protect their communities despite limited resources and immense danger.

“We recognise the ongoing challenge and are privileged to be able to support their efforts.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Fire Authority for supporting these donations, all the staff that have made this possible and the volunteers who have selflessly given up their own time to participate in the delivery of this essential equipment.”