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Firefighters' island walk in full kit for charity

Jersey Fire and Rescue Six firefighters in full gear — helmets, jackets, pants, and boots — stand in a row inside a fire station. They face the camera with hands clasped in front. Behind them are two fire appliances, one red and one black with yellow stripes. The station’s interior, including ceiling lights, is visible in the background.Jersey Fire and Rescue
Firefighters say their plans make the tough trek around the island even harder

Jersey firefighters are walking around the island in full firefighting kit to raise money for charity.

Seventeen crew members of Jersey Fire and Rescue Service are due to take part in the Island Walk on 21 June.

Four teams of four firefighters will form relay teams, while firefighter Marcin Mietelka will take on the entire 48.1-mile (67.3km) course.

Their kit would include breathing apparatus cylinders, which weighed about 30kg (66.2lbs) each, the walkers said.

Jersey Fire and Rescue A black compressed air cylinder, part of a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), secured in a harness with shoulder straps and attached components. The cylinder features the MSA logo, "300 BAR" text, and a red and white warning symbol. It rests on a tiled floor with a flashlight and other equipment in the background.Jersey Fire and Rescue
The breathing equipment the firefighters will be wearing

Firefighter Scott McCoy, who has been organising the challenge to raise money for the Firefighters Charity and the Around the Island Walk Trust, said: "The miles will be long, the kit will be heavy – but it's nothing compared to the challenges faced by those these charities support every day."

The team has already reached its fundraising target of £1,000.

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