A firefighter from Wrexham has arrived in the Gambia and donated a fire appliance by North Wales Fire and Rescue Service in order to promote effective security operations in the country.
Twenty-five ambulances, fire engines, and support vehicles were the items delivered – a charity expedition with the purpose to help form an ambulance and fire service in the rural Gambia.
This was disclosed on the organization’s website – Wrexham.com.
The Special Inspector for North Wales Police who took part in Operation Zephyr, Daniel McNulty said during an interview, “The Service has been able to donate fire appliances through Fire Aid, and I’ve driven it all the way. Whilst driving a fire engine across the Sahara Desert was a challenge, the reward was worth it.
“All they want to do is help their local communities just like we help ours. I knew straight away I needed to be involved and contribute. I have been on an amazing journey so far, showing some of the generosity of people out there, even in some of the toughest times we have faced.
“This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help our emergency services family from another part of the world.”
Assisting him during the journey was Darren Armour, Temporary Special Chief Inspector – transporting the appliance as well as rescue boats and personal protective equipment donated by the Service.
They joined emergency service personnel from around the UK and Europe to travel via France and Spain through the Northwest of the African continent, all the way to the capital of The Gambia, Banjul, a journey of 4000 miles.
Source: The Point.
