Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service
(NFRS) have passed the delivery of the 10,000th parcel after
distributing them throughout Nottinghamshire’s most vulnerable communities
during the Coronavirus Pandemic.
Today, crews around the county have been
out to local communities to deliver food and medication parcels, like they have
been doing since the UK went into lockdown and we have now delivered over
10,000 parcels.
All fire stations in Nottinghamshire have
worked ever so hard during the pandemic, to not only attend incidents like
normal, but to continue to keep the local communities safe and well - crews
have been helping local pharmacies and food banks distribute food and
medication.
Group Manager, Andy Macey, said: “All of
our crews have been working extremely hard throughout these times. Not only
have they been attending incidents as normal, they have been helping deliver
food and medication around Nottinghamshire.
“Hitting a number like 10,000 is special
for NFRS, as it just proves how hard everyone has been working. We are all
proud of our crews with how they have responded to these difficult times.”
“Community work has always been a drive for
the Service, but these times have just shown us how vital it is to be there for
the community.”
Gary Fordham, Watch Manager at Stapleford
Fire Station said: “All of us have been making sure people still get their
medication and food throughout the pandemic. It has been rewarding to be able
to continue to keep communities safe and make a difference.”