The newest firefighters with the Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service will today - Friday, December 3 - attempt to run lengths of hose for charity.
The latest class of firefighters, who will soon graduate before being deployed to serve communities around mid and west Wales, will run from the Pier Head, Mumbles, to Tesco carpark at Swansea Mariner - about the equivalent of climbing the height of Mount Everest.
The class of 30 firefighters will be taking on the “Everest of a task” to raise money for the 2Wish charity and The Firefighters Charity.
Group manager Gearing Thomas, who is head of training delivery for MWWFR service said: “Our newest recruits have trained hard over the last three months at our training facility in Earlswood and at the Fire Service College in Moreton-in-Marsh, and they certainly have not chosen an easy challenge to cap off their entry training into the Fire and Rescue Service.
“They are raising money towards two excellent causes so I would urge anyone who can spare a few pounds to support their cause. Good luck to them!”
The firefighters will be running “lengths of hose” which is a common but physical exercise within the fire and rescue service - today they will complete around five and a half miles.
The 2Wish charity aims to support those who have been affected by sudden death in young people meanwhile The Firefighters Charity offers specialist lifelong support for members of the UK fire services community.
The Firefighters Charity looks at “empowering individuals” to achieve mental, physical and social wellbeing throughout their lives.
To support the firefighters, you can donate via Just Giving to 2Wish by clicking here or The Firefighters Charity by clicking here.