The National Three Peaks Challenge takes in the highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales in 24 hours.
Joe - Firefighter at Ross-on-Wye since June 2022 •Zav - Firefighter at Whitchurch since February 2021 •Felix - Firefighter at Whitchurch since September 2023 •Shane - Firefighter at Ross-on-Wye since June 2022 We are all employed by Hereford & Worcester Fire & Rescue Service and although we work at two different stations, we frequently get called to the same incidents. The four of us have decided to set ourselves a number of various challenges that will push us to our physical limits, whilst also raising money for the Firefighters Charity. The FFC do so much good work that unfortunately they are currently giving more than they are receiving. This is an essential support system of which we cannot afford to lose. Why are these challenges important to us? Fitness is a vitally important part of our role as firefighters. For us it’s not a choice, it’s a responsibility! It gives us the strength and endurance that we need to call upon to save lives and property in extremely challenging and dangerous environments. Exercise also plays a crucial role in mental health, which is something that people of all occupations need to look after. We wanted to do these challenges as a team because firefighting is about trusting not only yourself, but the people around you. We simply cannot do our job without team work. We will be announcing each challenge after completing the last. Photos and videos of our journey will be added to our social media pages. Follow us on: Instagram - FourFireFighters Facebook - FourFireFighters TikTok - FourFireFighters For enquiries please email [email protected] Challenge 1: On April 11th we carried a 70kg dummy the length of the Malvern Hills (9.7 miles). Overcoming 18 peaks with a total of 2,405 ft of ascent. Challenge 2: On June 20th, we celebrated 52 years of Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service we cycled for 52 miles. We set off from Whitchurch at 6am, passing through Ross-on-Wye, Fownhope and Bromyard before arriving at Wyre Forest for their open day. Once we arrived, we quickly strapped into our harnesses to pull a fire engine 52 metres. Challenge 3: On September 6th starting at 17:00, we will be starting the UK 3 peaks challenge. We will climb the 3 highest mountains ing the UK, starting at Ben Nevis, moving on to Scafell Pike and finishing at Snowdon. We will be aiming to complete the challenge in the traditional 24 hours. If this wasn’t already hard enough, we will be doing the challenge in fire kit and breathing apparatus sets (not under air).
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