In this episode, we celebrate the incredible achievements of firefighters who balance their demanding roles with extraordinary sporting challenges.  

Join us as we hear from Mark Peart, who ran the London Marathon in full fire kit and breathing apparatus – setting a world record in the process - and Teresa Waplington, who shares her journey as a firefighter and athlete.  

We also hear from firefighter Andy Mitchell, a contestant on TV show Gladiators, and Chief Fire Officer Mark Baxter who's truly leading by example with a personal challenge of his own. 

Discover the motivations behind their fundraising efforts and how they inspire others in the fire services community.  

Chapters: 

(00:00) Intro 

(03:07) Mark discusses appearing on SAS Who Dares Wins in 2018  

(08:25) Mark discusses completing the London Marathon in full fire kit and under air 

(16:46) Teresa Wapllington from Gloucestershire Fire Service discusses her fundraising and firefighter challenges 

(19:51) Teresa has seen the difference the charity makes to her colleagues 

(26:37) Teresa discusses completing a Burpees challenge in memory of Martyn Sadler and Jennie Logan 

(33:07) Mark Baxter, Chief Fire Officer at Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service shares his fundraising and sporting achievements 

(40:55) Mark talks through his training plan for the run 

(46:38) Andy Mitchell shares how he has been in the fire service for 18 years 

(49:47) Andy finds mental wellbeing benefits from regular exercise outside of the job 

(51:30) Andy’s incredible appearance in the TV show Gladiators  

Important links: 

• Find out more about Fire Fighters Charity: www.firefighterscharity.org.uk. 
• Seek support from Fire Fighters Charity: www.firefighterscharity.org.uk/need-help or call the Support Line directly on: 0800 3898820. 
• Find out more about getting involved and fundraising opportunities: Get involved - Fire Fighters Charity 
• Read Mark’s story: Firefighter’s record-breaking marathon in full breathing apparatus - Fire Fighters Charity 
• Get in touch with the show by emailing: [email protected] 

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