Emotions overflow as South African firefighters arrive to help fight Alberta wildfires
Global News
The more than 200 firefighters broke out into song and dance as they disembarked their flight and exited the international arrivals doors at Edmonton International Airport.
It’s become a familiar sight in Edmonton but this year, the arrival of energetic South African firefighters elicited even more emotion than normal in light of the devastating wildfire that razed Jasper National Park.
The more than 200 firefighters broke out into song and dance as they disembarked their flight and exited the Edmonton International Airport on Monday morning.
Jeannine Schmid cried as she recorded a three-minute-long video of the enthusiastic singing, clapping and dancing as the crews filed through the international arrivals area towards customs.
“Look at all of them,” she said through tears and sobs.
“They’re here to help us,” another woman nearby said. “They just keep coming.”
“We love you,” another woman said and cheered.
The song and dance is also a tradition the crews repeat each morning before heading out to fight fires, wherever they are in the world.
“I spend summers hiking in the mountains, especially Jasper, so that’s why it was so emotional for me and my friends,” Schmid told Global News.
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