The Manitoba government is partnering with GlobalMedic, an Ontario-based humanitarian charity, to help identify priority fire departments and co-ordinate the donation and delivery of 32 fire skids to fire departments across the province. Fire skids are self-contained units built around a 1,000-litre water tank mounted on a welded base with a pump and forestry hose. During the 2025 wildfire emergency, GlobalMedic worked with the Office of the Fire Commissioner to provide fire skids to Manitoba fire departments after launching its fire skid program nationally in 2023. A total of 68 fire skids were provided to the Manitoba Fire Service during the 2025 wildfire season and proved to be an effective addition to local fire suppression capability. For 2026, GlobalMedic has earmarked 32 fire skids for Manitoba.