Operation Florian received a request from Chris Standley of Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service for help sourcing equipment for fire appliances going for donation to Ukraine. The project was being sponsored and run by charities Actions Beyond Words and the DISS and District Rotary Club. Serving Norfolk firefighters drove the fire appliances out and carried out a training program in Ukraine.
Planning for a project like this takes many months of hard work and effort. Above all, it is great partnership working together to achieve a goal. These vehicles and equipment are vital to help maintain a fire service to protect the people of Ukraine.
Operation Florian supplied the convoy with fire tunics, bunker pants, flash hoods, gloves, fire boots, fire extinguishers, branches, and other equipment.
The team drove through Europe to reach their destination in Ukraine. One of the fire appliances went to the Pylypets Community and the other fire appliance to Odessa Region. They went via the Uzghorod Region. All the planning and efforts came to fruition when the vehicles were handed over to fellow firefighters in Ukraine. Operation Florian was proud to help the charities and firefighters with this vital cause and aid.
The two charities and Norfolk firefighters are hoping to deliver more ex service vehicles in the future.
