Winnipeg firefighter donating kidney to fellow firefighter

May 11, Winnipeg – Two firefighting friends in Winnipeg will fight a different kind of battle together as one gives the other a much-needed organ. More than 10 years ago, firefighter Kyle Schmidt was hospitalized and was diagnosed with a kidney disease called IgA Nephropathy. Two years ago, he found out he needs a new kidney. CTV News reports. | READ MORE