Firefighters take on gruelling seven-mile challenge for charity

Firefighters and managers from Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue came together at last weekend to complete a seven-mile charity challenge. Picture: John Aron Photography.

Many of the firefighters, based at Woodhall Spa Community Fire Station, completed the route to Horncastle Community Fire Station in full training gear, including  helmet and boots.

The Horncastle News spoke to firefighter Jake Watson who organised the challenge.

He said: “For some parts of the run – and to make sure we could finish the challenge – we swapped our boots for trainers but made sure to finish in full kit again.

“Normally we would do a car wash as a typical fundraising activity but with covid that was impossible.

“The charity has had a huge reduction in funding which is why I initially came up with the idea.

“I thought it would be a good way of fundraising without involving the public too much.”

It was third time lucky for the team – as the challenge had to be postponed twice.

Jake added: “Everyone who started the challenge finished so it was a nice achievement.”

Jake and the team would like to thank all those who took part and all who donated

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• Proceeds will go to the The Fire Fighters Charity which offers support for members of the UK fire services.