Can't Make This Stuff Up: LA Actually Sent Surplus Fire Fighting Equipment to Ukraine

Can’t Make This Stuff Up: LA Actually Sent Surplus Fire Fighting Equipment to Ukraine


Long before wildfires would singe the greater Los Angeles area, fire departments in Los Angeles County were sending equipment to Ukraine.

The donations were called out Wednesday by Donald Trump Jr. and other social media users.

“Oh look of course The LA fire department donated a bunch of their supplies to Ukraine,” Trump posted on X.

Oh look of course The LA fire department donated a bunch of their supplies to Ukraine https://t.co/1XVA15f6oI

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— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) January 8, 2025

A KABC-TV report from March 2022 indicated the regional fire departments were sending what was termed “extra equipment” to Ukraine weeks after it was invaded by Russia.

The report said hoses, nozzles, turnouts, helmets, body armor, and personal protective equipment were sent.

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