NewsOctober 9, 2017
Edmonton firefighters return from Ukraine after delivering much-needed aid: ‘It was very rewarding’
Source: Global News - by Caley Gibson — content shared with credit to the original publisher.
A group of Edmonton firefighters has returned home after a 20-day trip to Ukraine, where they provided local first responders with much-needed training and equipment.
A group of Edmonton firefighters has returned home after a 20-day trip to Ukraine, where they provided local first responders with much-needed training and equipment.
“The trip was extremely rewarding for everyone involved,” said Edmonton firefighter Kevin Royle, who started the aid project after a visit to Ukraine five years ago. He started the aid project after seeing firsthand how war has stripped resources across the nation, including the country’s first responders.