Northumberland firefighter trainees raise over £1,800 in coastal charity walk
Trainee firefighters from Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) have raised over £1800 through a charity walk.
On Monday, March 30, the latest cohort of trainee firefighters walked along the Northumberland coast from Craster to Bamburgh Castle in full fire kit and breathing apparatus – adding almost 30kg of additional weight.
The team completed the 13-mile walk during the last week of an intense 12-week training course.
The group managed to raise an incredible £1824 for the Firefighters Charity which provides specialist mental, physical and social health support to UK fire service personnel, retirees and their families.
Operating through centres, remote services and a 24/7 crisis line, the charity offers physiotherapy, counselling and recovery programmes, relying heavily on public fundraising.
A spokesperson for NFRS said: “A huge well done to our new recruits who took on a massive walk from Craster to Bamburgh on Monday They completed the challenge in full PPE and breathing apparatus - an incredible effort for a fantastic cause.
"They’re raising money for the Fire Fighters Charity, and so far they’ve raised £1,814 There’s still time to donate - thank you so much to everyone who has supported them so far.”
Donations to the fundraiser can still be made here.