Russia-Ukraine War
Fire apparatus from Salem and Wenham, along with full sets of PPE and SCBA will ship out to first responders in the war-torn country
Salem fire Chief Alan Dionne returned from Ukraine and will go back with another fire engine
Thousands gathered in Indianapolis for training, met friends old and new, checked out gear and vehicles, supported Ukrainian firefighters and more
“It has taken many people doing paperwork, asking for favors, politicking and risking their lives to get it there,” the Chillicothe district said
Sterling’s city manager is asking organizations to help fill the apparatus with trauma-related medical supplies
The images of these firefighters facing near-daily barrages of battle continues 10 months into the war
From locally, to Ecuador and Ukraine, EMS and fire organizations stepped up to make a difference both at home and internationally
A small group is coordinating with the Ukrainian Government to ship ambulances and fire apparatus full of supplies to support Ukrainians, and they need your help
Ukrainian firefighters discovered the abandoned puppy while searching the rubble in Kharkiv after heavy shelling by Russian military forces
Willy Joseph Cancel previously served with the Walden Fire Department in New York
OSF HealthCare, Advanced Medical Transport, the Peoria Fire Department and others have also been donating medical gear
Greg Zimmerman says fellow firefighters said he should not have worn Wentworth gear in Ukraine, but the chief says that’s not the problem
Oleg Klepach discussed his search-and-rescue work with the nonprofit organization Project Joint Guardian
“What I noticed about the Ukrainians is everyone’s trying to do something to help protect their country,” said Dan Freiberg, who volunteers with Team Rubicon
Greg Zimmerman and 11 other U.S. firefighters with Project Joint Guardian have been focused on Kyiv
Dozens of departments brought jackets, boots, helmets, air packs and more to the Oronoco Fire Department
“I don’t think there’s a single firefighter that watches what’s happening in Ukraine right now and doesn’t feel a little heartsick,” said Greg Zimmerman
Departments in California, Florida and Ohio have been collecting PPE, medical supplies, food and more
Two departments recently wrapped up efforts to collect and send bunker gear, air tanks and tools
Is it time to prepare U.S. firefighters to battle mass fire events similar to those witnessed during World War II?
This week’s photo is part of a slideshow showcasing the heroic actions of Ukrainian firefighters as their country remains under attack from Russian forces
San Miguel Engineer and Army veteran Eric Hille is raising funds, gathering volunteers and collecting equipment
Firefighters throughout the U.S. have been sending items to New Ukrainian Wave-Passaic, a nonprofit handling shipping and distribution
The firefighters were reportedly killed while engaged in fire and rescue operations during attacks from Russian forces
From freelancing to insurance, there are several factors that should impact go/no-go deployment decisions
Arthur Curry, a 27-year-old from San Diego, signed up with the International Legion of Defense of Ukraine
The idea came from third-year Clifton firefighter Oleg Skachko, who emigrated from Ukraine as a teenager
This week’s photo is a show of solidarity for the people of Ukraine and Ukrainian first responders by FDNY probationary firefighters
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