On Saturday, September 7, 14 members of Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MAWWFRS) took on the Welsh Three Peaks Challenge, climbing Pen y Fan, Snowdon and Cader Idris within 24 hours. 

With a mix of operational and non-operational staff the challenge included a total walking distance of 17 miles and an ascent of 2,334 metres, all in aid of raising vital funds and awareness for the Fire Fighters Charity and Swyn Y Gwynt - Hywel Dda Health Charities.

The challenge tested their abilities and did not come without its obstacles, but the whole team completed the challenge in a very impressive 17 hours and have raised £789 for their chosen charities.

Firefighter Josh Herman, one of the participant, pushed the challenge one step further by wearing full firefighting kit and breathing apparatus on his back for the duration.

“The challenge was tough mentally and physically, to complete it in under 24 hours was a huge achievement for myself and the other members of the team,” said Josh.

I would like to thank everyone for their support during the climb, a big thank you to everyone who has donated to a charity that is close to my heart and a massive thank you to my fiancée for her help and encouragement through some mental barriers I faced during the climb.”