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FireFit Health Challenge

FireFit LogoFire and Rescue Services across the UK will take part in the FireFit challenge which is inspired by London 2012. Each Service will decide how it wishes to participate in the FireFit Challenge to win the accolade of the UK's Healthiest Fire Service Workplace.

The FireFit Challenge will leave a positive legacy of healthier and safer staff and communities across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Our FireFit Challenge, is already supported by Hereford United Football Club and Worcester (Warriors) Rugby Football Club in addition to local NHS teams – we also have interest from other partners.

Our entry is a grueling simulated 'Beijing to London Triathlon' where Firefighters – with the support of our local communities, will begin the journey to bring the 'torch' some 5,250 miles from Beijing to London via Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

FireFit progress map

Our 'Triathlon' will involve Fire Service staff using muscle power on water, on bikes, and by running (real or simulated), at a series of events to complete the distance. Members of the public are welcome to assist their local firefighters by joining one of the many events or registering their own local supporting event - which could be anything from a toddler walk round the local park to something more challenging.

A selection of the events so far…

Launch Day - Redditch Open Day (65 miles)
FireFit Launch Day

Hereford Open Day (18 miles)
FireFit at Hereford Fire Station Open Day

Dartmoor Hike Trek (120 miles)
Dartmoor Trek Photo

Cambridge to N.Ireland Cycling (880 miles)
cycle ride - Cambridge to N.Ireland

Hereford United
Kidderminster Industrial Fire

Muddy Woody - Hereford
Green Watch Hereford and friends


Just a few of our forthcoming FireFit events include…


  • 9 March 2012 - Over 50s egg and spoon race, Redditch.
  • End March 2012 (Date TBC) - Redditch Young Firefighters bike ride between Hereford and Worcester.
  • 14 April - Worcester Warriors rowing challenge, 1hour before kick-off @ Sixways stadium.
  • 5 May 2012 - Kingfisher Shopping Centre FireFit Challenge.
  • 15-17 June 2012 - The Three Counties Show FireFit Challenge.

Many other events are taking place across both counties so please contact your local fire station to join in the FireFit Challenge and raise some funds for charity.