The Columbia Valley Rural Fire & Rescue Services (CVRFRS) recently made a significant donation of equipment to Firefighters Without Borders, a non-profit organization that provides training and equipment to communities throughout Canada and in countries all around the world.

“We are pleased to be able to donate this equipment that is still in working order, but past the end of its service life by WorkSafeBC and North American standards. The equipment will help support Firefighters Without Borders initiatives in South America and Ukraine,” said Columbia Valley Rural Fire & Rescue Services Fire Chief Drew Sinclair.

The donated equipment included multiple lengths of hose, helmets, vests, and coveralls.

Firefighters Without Borders helps to refurbish and repurpose valuable firefighting equipment to help build the firefighting capacity of communities around the world. It not only better equips them with the tools they need to fight fires effectively but increases the sustainability of the equipment as well.

Columbia Valley Rural Fire & Rescue Services photo

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