I have served my community for over 20 years within the Fire Service. 

I have trained youngsters from the age of 11-18yrs with the skills of a firefighter and life skills in general.  My son whom started off as one of my fire Cadets has progressed into whole time Firefighting. He recently took part in operation Zephyr 1 of which I was very proud. Now I have the opportunity to join him, and take part in operation Zephyr 2. 

I find myself very lucky to be able to participate in this operation, and to help provide emergency equipment and vehicles to a country that is very much in need of help. 

With your help we can supply not only Firefighting vehicles and kit, but also much needed medical products to save lives in Gambia. 

The Gambia has a population of nearly 2 million, but hardly
any emergency services.

The fire service consists of just 6 fire stations and
appliances. That doubled in 2022 to 12 appliances.

however more are still required. Many areas of The Gambia have
no running water, so no hydrants which means tackling any fires are extremely
difficult and dangerous, but also spread very quickly. More fire appliances
mean more water on scene, and more firefighters to stop the blaze.

the  firefighters are going into fires with just the
clothes on their back, and flip flops instead of fire boots.

With your help, we can change this.

The health service within The Gambia is just as bad. Very
limited ambulances through each district means that many will not be able to reach
medical help, with mortality rates some of the highest in the world. On
average, there are only 5 midwives per 1000 people, and with no method of
transporting them, many women die in childbirth.

Our aim is to deliver more emergency vehicles, both fire and
ambulances, plus vital lifesaving equipment to help the fire and health
services.

You can help for less than £1 per mile. No donation is too
small, and everything help.

Thank you

https://emergencyservicesaidcharity.com/

Please help me to help those who need it the most.