{"id":11521,"date":"2025-08-04T12:46:50","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T09:46:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tavidraugi.lv\/?p=11521"},"modified":"2025-08-04T12:47:59","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T09:47:59","slug":"16-firefighting-tanker-trucks-to-head-to-ukraine-on-friday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tavidraugi.lv\/en\/2025\/08\/04\/16-firefighting-tanker-trucks-to-head-to-ukraine-on-friday\/","title":{"rendered":"16 Firefighting Tanker Trucks to Head to Ukraine on Friday"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"418\"><strong>On Friday, August 8, at 8:00 a.m., 16 firefighting tanker trucks from the State Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) equipped with rescue gear will depart for Ukraine from 23 Lape\u0146u Street, Riga. The convoy will be seen off by Minister of the Interior Rihards Kozlovskis, SFRS leadership, and representatives of the organization <em data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"400\">Tavi draugi<\/em> (&#8220;Your Friends&#8221;).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"665\">This aid initiative follows a government decision made on July 8, when the Cabinet of Ministers supported the Ministry of the Interior\u2019s proposal to donate 16 SFRS firefighting vehicles and specialized rescue equipment to Ukraine free of charge.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"1175\">\u201cWith the ongoing active warfare in Ukraine, the significance of each aid shipment becomes increasingly important. The transfer of SFRS equipment will significantly support emergency responders in addressing the consequences of attacks,\u201d emphasized SFRS Deputy Chief Colonel J\u0101nis Gr\u012bnbergs. \u201cUkrainian firefighters are working under incredibly difficult conditions, risking their lives every day. Every firefighting vehicle that reaches Ukraine is not just a piece of equipment\u2014it is also a symbol of hope.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1446\">The vehicles will be delivered to Ukraine by SFRS officers holding special service ranks, who volunteered to undertake the mission during their off-duty hours. Interest in participating was remarkably high\u2014more than 100 SFRS personnel expressed their willingness to go.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1817\">Ulvis Noviks, head of <em data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1483\">Tavi draugi<\/em>, stated: \u201cIt is a great honor to deliver the largest SFRS donation to Ukrainian rescuers so far, together with SFRS volunteers. We are grateful to our donors, the people of Latvia, and local businesses\u2014because only through their support and financial contributions can we provide aid to Ukraine\u2019s civilians, rescuers, and defenders.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"2013\">The delivery of the firefighting vehicles and equipment to Ukraine is being carried out by <em data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1923\">Tavi draugi<\/em> in cooperation with the SFRS, with transportation costs covered by both parties involved.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2215\"><strong>Media representatives are invited to attend the send-off event at 7:30 a.m. in front of the <em data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2124\">Tavi draugi<\/em> hangar at 23 Lape\u0146u Street, Riga. Please send prior notification to: <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2213\">prese@vugd.gov.lv<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2215\">\n<p data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2247\"><em><strong data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2247\">For more information:<br \/>\n<\/strong>Ilze D\u0101me<\/em><br data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2261\" \/><em>State Fire and Rescue Service<\/em><br data-start=\"2290\" data-end=\"2293\" \/><em>Prevention and Public Information Department<\/em><br data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2340\" \/><em>Phone: +371 25649440<\/em><br data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2363\" \/><em>Email: <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2370\" data-end=\"2391\" data-is-last-node=\"\">ilze.dame@vugd.gov.lv<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Friday, August 8, at 8:00 a.m., 16 firefighting tanker trucks from the State Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) equipped with rescue gear will depart for Ukraine from 23 Lape\u0146u Street, Riga. 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