18-11-2019 01:28 via calgary.ctvnews.ca

Firefighters charity helps victims in moments after emergency

CALGARY -- While firefighters are tasked with saving lives and homes from devastation, a local charity is helping families manage the emotional aftermath of needing such help. The charity's approach is as simple as it is effective: After an emergency, and after crews have left, the Calgary Firefighter’s Association Charitable Foundation provides a backpack. The backpacks are filled with toiletries, Kleenex, lip balm, underwear and gift cards to help supplement the essentials needed after a
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