Fire Skids Save Remote Communities | Edmonton News

Edmonton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 28, 2026 · 1m

When wildfires rage across northwestern Ontario, volunteer fire crews—often under-resourced—are stepping up to protect their communities. GlobalMedic is making a critical difference by delivering portable fire skids and protective gear to these remote departments, turning pickup trucks into mini pumper units and equipping firefighters for extreme heat. This aid isn’t just helpful—it’s lifesaving, enabling faster response times in hard-to-reach areas and helping prevent small fires from becoming disasters. With many local departments struggling financially, these donations are empowering…