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Ukraine Convoy Update

20/03/202220/03/2022

Thanks to the efforts of everyone involved, the Convoy departed yesterday and is now travelling through Germany. There is a very strong spirit of support for Brother and Sister firefighters who are under extreme pressure …

Operation Florian supporting national initiative to help Ukraine firefighters

13/03/202213/03/2022

The charity is proud to be supporting a national initiative to send vehicles and equipment donated by fire and rescue services in the UK to Ukraine where firefighters, emergency services and Ukrainian volunteers are dealing …

Operation Florian Donated Fire Appliances Arrive in Zimbabwe

13/02/2022

Five of the six fire engines donated to Zimbabwe arrived at their final destinations last week and are now being prepared for duty in Harare and Chinhoyi. The sixth vehicle is in Namibia and will …

Operation Florian Members load containers with equipment bound for Zimbabwe and Lebanon.

13/02/202212/02/2022

Team members from our charity have been working hard in Chorley and Northampton loading containers with thousands of pounds worth of vital equipment and protective clothing bound for Zimbabwe and Lebanon. The next day more …

Media Coverage of our Work in Macedonia

17/10/202226/01/2022

BBC South showcasing the work of Operation Florian in Macedonia. For anyone who is unsure what we do this is a great example. Well done to our team and everyone who supports the charity. This …

Please continue to support us via Amazon Smile

29/12/2021

Thank you to everyone who supports us via Amazon smile. please remember if you select Operation Florian as your chosen charity when you order through Amazon we will get a donation at no additional cost …

Delivery of Six donated Fire Appliances to Teesport Docks for shipping to Zimbabwe

13/02/202214/12/2021

Operation Florian continues to support the donation of fire appliances to Fire and Rescue Services in Zimbabwe. This latest venture involved the donation of six fire appliances. Four for Harare ( 2 x Dennis ex …

Operation Florian Suspends International Travel

01/12/2021

Due to current government advice all international travel for Operation Florian is temporarily suspended . A reviewed risk assessment will be issued shortly.
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A massive thank you to all who took part in and supported 365 for 999

24/11/2021

On Thursday the 18th of November firefighters from Littleborough Fire Station completed their challenge to run a mile a day in fire kit for a year. They raised over £8000. The conclusion was timed nicely to …

Urgent Message to Our Supporters as Operation Florian Move to JustGiving

18/11/2021

As Virgin Money Giving closes at the end of November we have now moved to JustGiving to manage our donations. Like all charities the pandemic has really hit our finances so please consider donating what …