Derbyshire firefighting equipment gets a new lease of life
Former firefighting equipment from Derbyshire is continuing to make a difference at home and abroad, raising more than £4,000 for the Fire Fighters Charity and helping to equip firefighters in Lebanon.
Pictured is a press conference following the arrival of the Operation Florian container carrying donated overseas firefighting kit.
Earlier this year, Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) introduced new Rosenbauer firefighting helmets for operational staff as part of a £200,000 investment in firefighter health, safety and wellbeing. New PGI Carbon Shield flash hoods were also issued to help reduce firefighters' exposure to harmful contaminants.
As part of the changeover, Derbyshire firefighters could keep their old Gallet helmets in exchange for a £15 donation to the Fire Fighters Charity, raising more than £4,000 to support serving and retired fire service personnel and their families.
The remaining helmets were no longer required but were still suitable for reuse. DFRS has since donated an initial 50 helmets and flash hoods to Operation Florian, a volunteer-led charity that supports fire and rescue services around the world through equipment donations, training and mentoring.
This marks the first time DFRS has worked with the charity, with the donated kit now helping to equip firefighters in Kornayel, Lebanon.
Group Manager and Operation Florian volunteer Nicholas Lacey helped arrange the donation. He said: “Having worked with Operation Florian for more than 14 years, I've seen first-hand the impact it has on firefighters around the world. This donation gives the helmets a new lease of life, supporting fire crews who often work with far fewer resources than we have available here in Derbyshire. It’s a practical way for us to support fellow first responders overseas while ensuring valuable equipment continues to be put to good use.”
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