Joe Lynch, a firefighter from Arizona, with his daughter Aiyana Lynch, visited Tonga to donate equipment to the Tonga Fire and Emergency Services, in Tongatapu.

"Joe, who is married to Tongan 'Ana Vileti Latailakepa Lynch, had initially contacted us back in December last year and wanted to assist TFES with fire equipment and office supplies, all tools and equipment that is very much needed within the Department. These donations will help enhance our performance to the public throughout the stations, units and divisions," said TFES.

The family, including members from the Gila Country Fire Departments, donated nine laptops, 14 MSA Packs, eight draeger packs,a crate of MSA masks, 11 tarps, two floating pumps, four airbags and hoses, three airbag regulators, and some other useful items.