The Carmel Fire Department has donated personal protective equipment, and other fire/ rescue equipment and supplies to the Ukrainian fire service. They donated multiple sets of older surplus turnout gear.  Firefighters in the United States can safely use their protective ensemble and its elements for up to 10 years. Once a set of gear is 10 years past the date of manufacture, the bunker gear is considered expired and should be retired from service. The Kent, New York Fire Department  coordinated the collection and shipment of the gear.