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For this Linwood firefighter, mutual aid extends beyond borders

A desire to aid his birth country led a Linwood firefighter on a 5,000-km trek across the continent to deliver some much-needed emergency rescue equipment to his counterparts in Guatemala. Santiago (James) Gingerich is a volunteer firefighter with the Township of Wellesley, serving as district chief

By Ali Wilson

Last updated on May 03, 23

Posted on Dec 28, 17

4 min read

Linwood firefighter Santiago Gingerich’s efforts to help Guatemalan counterparts saw him load up a rescue truck with firefigh
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Ali Wilson
Ali Wilson

Ali Wilson is a former full-time journalist / photographer at The Observer.

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