Fire service donates two engines to Ukraine to aid war effort

County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) has pledged to send two Dennis Sabre fire engines to Ukraine to provide a boost to the country’s firefighters.

Six CDDFRS firefighters, who have volunteered their time, will travel in convoy with representatives from 15 other fire and rescue services to deliver the two vehicles to Poland.

Since the war in Ukraine began in February 2022, 100 firefighters have lost their lives and 1,700 fire vehicles have been destroyed. 

UK fire and rescue services have been supporting the Ukrainian war effort by donating fire engines and other vital equipment.

“Both vehicles have served our communities well for two decades. 

“I sincerely hope they will be an asset to our Ukrainian colleagues.”

CDDFRS Chief Fire Officer Steve Helps.

CFO Helps also commended his staff for volunteering to deliver the donated vehicles.

“No matter the nationality, the connection between firefighters is strong,” he said.

Chair of the Combined Fire Authority, Councillor John Shuttleworth, added: “We are pleased to be able to support our Ukrainian friends and, as chair of the Combined Fire Authority, I am incredibly proud of our compassionate Service.”

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