Volunteer-Driven · Since 2014
Protecting
Those Who
Protect Ukraine
We deliver protective equipment, rescue tools, medical supplies, and world-class training to the firefighters and first responders on Ukraine's front lines.
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Every Day, People of Ukraine Are Suffering at the Hands of russian Aggressors
Emergency first responders, hospital staff, and aid workers are working tirelessly to save lives on the front lines and in war-impacted zones — and in many cases have become targets themselves. Personal protective equipment, medical supplies, rescue tools, and hospital diagnostic and surgical equipment are needed now more than ever.
Your contribution can make a meaningful impact and save the lives of innocent people.
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FFAU, established in 2014 by firefighters from Edmonton, AB, supports first responders, medical providers, and other agencies and communities in need with equipment, supplies, and training.
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Firefighter Aid Ukraine – Meet the Teams Behind the Mission
Established in 2014, Firefighter Aid Ukraine (FFAU) has become a cornerstone of international support for Ukraine’s emergency response network. Over the past decade, FFAU has worked hand-in-hand with the State Emergency Services (DSNS) delivering nearly 500 tonnes of life-saving rescue gear and medical aid to frontline responders and hospitals as of Spring 2025. FFAU even supports several orphanages in Ukraine.
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A meeting with representatives of the Canadian organisation Firefighter Aid Ukraine took place at the State Emergency Service
The Head of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, Andrii Danyk, held a working meeting with representatives of the Canadian non-governmental organisation Firefighter Aid Ukraine (FFAU).
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Canadian firefighters teach Ukraine first responders new skills and techniques
In September, Firefighter Aid Ukraine sent a team of volunteers from Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver to Ukraine to conduct training with Ukrainian first responders. The training will ensure that first responders in Ukraine are safer and have a wider number of skills to use when they are responding to calls. Edmonton firefighter Corey Selby joined us on ‘Global News Morning’ with all the details.
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Edmonton firefighters return to Ukraine to teach medical course
Three Edmonton firefighters are going to Ukraine to teach first responders a modified version of the NATO standard Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) course.
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Firefighter Aid Ukraine would not be able to provide assistance to Ukraine without our sponsors, donors, partners, and volunteers.
Equipment Donations
We collect unneeded/unwanted firefighter bunker/turnout gear, personal protective equipment (PPE), life rescue equipment, and medical supplies from fire departments and vendors in Canada and send it to Ukraine.
Monetary Donations
FFAU aims to raise the necessary funds to send these goods to first responders in various locations of Ukraine who are in desperate need of equipment and supplies required to fulfill their duties to serve and protect citizens, while ensuring one's own safety.
Every dollar becomes equipment in the field
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Help Them Save Lives.
Your donation buys turnout gear, rescue tools, medical kits, and training that keeps Ukraine's firefighters alive — so they can keep saving others.
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