Yesterday, the largest convoy of fire and rescue vehicles leaves UK for Ukraine.A convoy of fire and rescue vehicles has set off from the UK to deliver emergency firefighting aid to Ukraine.The 33 vehicles, including 20 fire engines – the largest convoy of its kind to date – left Kent on Tuesday morning carrying more than 2,800 pieces of equipment such as ladders, boats and breathing kits to the war-torn country.More than 100 volunteers from 15 fire services, which have donated the equipment, and the organisation Fire Aid, are taking part in the convoy, which has been sponsored by the Home Office.https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/largest-convoy-of-fire-and-rescue-vehicles-leaves-uk-for-ukraine/ar-AA1nv6hH?ocid=msedgntp&pc=W099&cvid=343d0d446bcf44cd9555ad396003a513&ei=50And Medical Life Lines Ukraine (MLLU) has now delivered 57 ambulances since the war started two years ago, all driven by volunteer drivers (including me, last July). More convoys are planned.While local government has to follow election protocols and wait until after May 2nd, private initiatives can continue - MLLU is one of many such operations and its next convoy leaves on May 19th. More info on their website: https://www.medicallifelines.org.uk/
Jonathan Callaway ● 13d