On April 8th the Kent Volunteer Fire Department coordinated, collected & donated used surplus gear to the Ukraine. Gear ranged from turnout pants, jackets, boots, hoods, helmets & gloves. Carmel Fire Dept. NY & several surrounding fire department’s also contributed gear.
In the US all the gear is no longer usable for interior firefighting after 10 years of manufacture date according to the NFPA 1851 but is safe & suitable for the Ukraine to use in time of need.

Like our motto “Neighbors helping neighbors” We are always happy to help others in & outside of our community.
The article was written by Eric Gross - Putnam County Courier - April 12th edition.