The special reason these Swansea firies donned 25kg of gear for 14km
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) deputy captains Alicia Fry and Rhyss Grigg, and firefighters Ben McGlinn and Mark Hooper, raised $6000 for Beat the Burn, a campaign supporting the Burns Unit at Westmead children's hospital.
Mr Hooper's son, Jamieson, suffered third-degree burns to 20 per cent of his body when he was just 18 months old. His family spent two weeks at the specialist unit while baby Jamieson was treated and had surgeries.
Mr Hooper's inside look at what the burns unit does was one of the reasons he was motivated to join FRNSW. Now, his two little boys love fire trucks too. It also made the Beat the Burn cause extra special for the Swansea crew who tackled the City2Surf race on Sunday, August 10.
They slogged it out from the Sydney CBD to Bondi, via the notorious Heartbreak Hill, with a group of more than 60 firefighters, with about 40 donning full structural gear. With helmets and tanks, it added about 25 kilograms of weight for each of them.
"It was epic. It was really fun and a massive, massive achievement for all of us," Deputy Captain Fry said.
"It was hot, heavy and tiring, but we just had such good motivation to do it ... especially knowing that one of our own has utilised the services and it has made a life-changing impact to his family."
The team felt the support from the crowd, too, with people cheering for them around every corner.
The four Swansea firefighters travelled back to the Hunter on Sunday afternoon.
"I can't wait to put my feet in some ice water," she said.
The $6000 raised by the Swansea crew contributed to the $158,294 that has been raised for the Sydney Children's Hospital Foundation via the Beat the Burn platform, almost doubling last year's efforts.
Beat the Burn is a year-long campaign that started in 2006. It's now a multi-event campaign aimed at raising funds, sharing prevention messages and spreading awareness for kids with life-changing burns.
FOUR Swansea firefighters have taken on the 14-kilometre City2Surf race in Sydney, while wearing 25 kilograms of gear, for a cause close to their hearts.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) deputy captains Alicia Fry and Rhyss Grigg, and firefighters Ben McGlinn and Mark Hooper, raised $6000 for Beat the Burn, a campaign supporting the Burns Unit at Westmead children's hospital.
Mr Hooper's son, Jamieson, suffered third-degree burns to 20 per cent of his body when he was just 18 months old. His family spent two weeks at the specialist unit while baby Jamieson was treated and had surgeries.
Mr Hooper's inside look at what the burns unit does was one of the reasons he was motivated to join FRNSW. Now, his two little boys love fire trucks too. It also made the Beat the Burn cause extra special for the Swansea crew who tackled the City2Surf race on Sunday, August 10.
They slogged it out from the Sydney CBD to Bondi, via the notorious Heartbreak Hill, with a group of more than 60 firefighters, with about 40 donning full structural gear. With helmets and tanks, it added about 25 kilograms of weight for each of them.
"It was epic. It was really fun and a massive, massive achievement for all of us," Deputy Captain Fry said.
"It was hot, heavy and tiring, but we just had such good motivation to do it ... especially knowing that one of our own has utilised the services and it has made a life-changing impact to his family."
The team felt the support from the crowd, too, with people cheering for them around every corner.
The four Swansea firefighters travelled back to the Hunter on Sunday afternoon.
"I can't wait to put my feet in some ice water," she said.
The $6000 raised by the Swansea crew contributed to the $158,294 that has been raised for the Sydney Children's Hospital Foundation via the Beat the Burn platform, almost doubling last year's efforts.
Beat the Burn is a year-long campaign that started in 2006. It's now a multi-event campaign aimed at raising funds, sharing prevention messages and spreading awareness for kids with life-changing burns.
FOUR Swansea firefighters have taken on the 14-kilometre City2Surf race in Sydney, while wearing 25 kilograms of gear, for a cause close to their hearts.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) deputy captains Alicia Fry and Rhyss Grigg, and firefighters Ben McGlinn and Mark Hooper, raised $6000 for Beat the Burn, a campaign supporting the Burns Unit at Westmead children's hospital.
Mr Hooper's son, Jamieson, suffered third-degree burns to 20 per cent of his body when he was just 18 months old. His family spent two weeks at the specialist unit while baby Jamieson was treated and had surgeries.
Mr Hooper's inside look at what the burns unit does was one of the reasons he was motivated to join FRNSW. Now, his two little boys love fire trucks too. It also made the Beat the Burn cause extra special for the Swansea crew who tackled the City2Surf race on Sunday, August 10.
They slogged it out from the Sydney CBD to Bondi, via the notorious Heartbreak Hill, with a group of more than 60 firefighters, with about 40 donning full structural gear. With helmets and tanks, it added about 25 kilograms of weight for each of them.
"It was epic. It was really fun and a massive, massive achievement for all of us," Deputy Captain Fry said.
"It was hot, heavy and tiring, but we just had such good motivation to do it ... especially knowing that one of our own has utilised the services and it has made a life-changing impact to his family."
The team felt the support from the crowd, too, with people cheering for them around every corner.
The four Swansea firefighters travelled back to the Hunter on Sunday afternoon.
"I can't wait to put my feet in some ice water," she said.
The $6000 raised by the Swansea crew contributed to the $158,294 that has been raised for the Sydney Children's Hospital Foundation via the Beat the Burn platform, almost doubling last year's efforts.
Beat the Burn is a year-long campaign that started in 2006. It's now a multi-event campaign aimed at raising funds, sharing prevention messages and spreading awareness for kids with life-changing burns.
FOUR Swansea firefighters have taken on the 14-kilometre City2Surf race in Sydney, while wearing 25 kilograms of gear, for a cause close to their hearts.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) deputy captains Alicia Fry and Rhyss Grigg, and firefighters Ben McGlinn and Mark Hooper, raised $6000 for Beat the Burn, a campaign supporting the Burns Unit at Westmead children's hospital.
Mr Hooper's son, Jamieson, suffered third-degree burns to 20 per cent of his body when he was just 18 months old. His family spent two weeks at the specialist unit while baby Jamieson was treated and had surgeries.
Mr Hooper's inside look at what the burns unit does was one of the reasons he was motivated to join FRNSW. Now, his two little boys love fire trucks too. It also made the Beat the Burn cause extra special for the Swansea crew who tackled the City2Surf race on Sunday, August 10.
They slogged it out from the Sydney CBD to Bondi, via the notorious Heartbreak Hill, with a group of more than 60 firefighters, with about 40 donning full structural gear. With helmets and tanks, it added about 25 kilograms of weight for each of them.
"It was epic. It was really fun and a massive, massive achievement for all of us," Deputy Captain Fry said.
"It was hot, heavy and tiring, but we just had such good motivation to do it ... especially knowing that one of our own has utilised the services and it has made a life-changing impact to his family."
The team felt the support from the crowd, too, with people cheering for them around every corner.
The four Swansea firefighters travelled back to the Hunter on Sunday afternoon.
"I can't wait to put my feet in some ice water," she said.
The $6000 raised by the Swansea crew contributed to the $158,294 that has been raised for the Sydney Children's Hospital Foundation via the Beat the Burn platform, almost doubling last year's efforts.
Beat the Burn is a year-long campaign that started in 2006. It's now a multi-event campaign aimed at raising funds, sharing prevention messages and spreading awareness for kids with life-changing burns.
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Beat the Burn is a year-long campaign that started in 2006. It's now a multi-event campaign aimed at raising funds, sharing prevention messages and spreading awareness for kids with life-changing burns. FOUR Swansea firefighters have taken on the 14-kilometre City2Surf race in Sydney, while wearing 25 kilograms of gear, for a cause close to their hearts. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) deputy captains Alicia Fry and Rhyss Grigg, and firefighters Ben McGlinn and Mark Hooper, raised $6000 for Beat the Burn, a campaign supporting the Burns Unit at Westmead children's hospital. Mr Hooper's son, Jamieson, suffered third-degree burns to 20 per cent of his body when he was just 18 months old. His family spent two weeks at the specialist unit while baby Jamieson was treated and had surgeries. Mr Hooper's inside look at what the burns unit does was one of the reasons he was motivated to join FRNSW. Now, his two little boys love fire trucks too. It also made the Beat the Burn cause extra special for the Swansea crew who tackled the City2Surf race on Sunday, August 10. They slogged it out from the Sydney CBD to Bondi, via the notorious Heartbreak Hill, with a group of more than 60 firefighters, with about 40 donning full structural gear. With helmets and tanks, it added about 25 kilograms of weight for each of them. "It was epic. It was really fun and a massive, massive achievement for all of us," Deputy Captain Fry said. "It was hot, heavy and tiring, but we just had such good motivation to do it ... especially knowing that one of our own has utilised the services and it has made a life-changing impact to his family." The team felt the support from the crowd, too, with people cheering for them around every corner. The four Swansea firefighters travelled back to the Hunter on Sunday afternoon. "I can't wait to put my feet in some ice water," she said. The $6000 raised by the Swansea crew contributed to the $158,294 that has been raised for the Sydney Children's Hospital Foundation via the Beat the Burn platform, almost doubling last year's efforts. Beat the Burn is a year-long campaign that started in 2006. It's now a multi-event campaign aimed at raising funds, sharing prevention messages and spreading awareness for kids with life-changing burns. FOUR Swansea firefighters have taken on the 14-kilometre City2Surf race in Sydney, while wearing 25 kilograms of gear, for a cause close to their hearts. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) deputy captains Alicia Fry and Rhyss Grigg, and firefighters Ben McGlinn and Mark Hooper, raised $6000 for Beat the Burn, a campaign supporting the Burns Unit at Westmead children's hospital. Mr Hooper's son, Jamieson, suffered third-degree burns to 20 per cent of his body when he was just 18 months old. His family spent two weeks at the specialist unit while baby Jamieson was treated and had surgeries. Mr Hooper's inside look at what the burns unit does was one of the reasons he was motivated to join FRNSW. Now, his two little boys love fire trucks too. It also made the Beat the Burn cause extra special for the Swansea crew who tackled the City2Surf race on Sunday, August 10. They slogged it out from the Sydney CBD to Bondi, via the notorious Heartbreak Hill, with a group of more than 60 firefighters, with about 40 donning full structural gear. With helmets and tanks, it added about 25 kilograms of weight for each of them. "It was epic. It was really fun and a massive, massive achievement for all of us," Deputy Captain Fry said. "It was hot, heavy and tiring, but we just had such good motivation to do it ... especially knowing that one of our own has utilised the services and it has made a life-changing impact to his family." The team felt the support from the crowd, too, with people cheering for them around every corner. The four Swansea firefighters travelled back to the Hunter on Sunday afternoon. "I can't wait to put my feet in some ice water," she said. The $6000 raised by the Swansea crew contributed to the $158,294 that has been raised for the Sydney Children's Hospital Foundation via the Beat the Burn platform, almost doubling last year's efforts. Beat the Burn is a year-long campaign that started in 2006. It's now a multi-event campaign aimed at raising funds, sharing prevention messages and spreading awareness for kids with life-changing burns. FOUR Swansea firefighters have taken on the 14-kilometre City2Surf race in Sydney, while wearing 25 kilograms of gear, for a cause close to their hearts. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) deputy captains Alicia Fry and Rhyss Grigg, and firefighters Ben McGlinn and Mark Hooper, raised $6000 for Beat the Burn, a campaign supporting the Burns Unit at Westmead children's hospital. Mr Hooper's son, Jamieson, suffered third-degree burns to 20 per cent of his body when he was just 18 months old. His family spent two weeks at the specialist unit while baby Jamieson was treated and had surgeries. Mr Hooper's inside look at what the burns unit does was one of the reasons he was motivated to join FRNSW. Now, his two little boys love fire trucks too. It also made the Beat the Burn cause extra special for the Swansea crew who tackled the City2Surf race on Sunday, August 10. They slogged it out from the Sydney CBD to Bondi, via the notorious Heartbreak Hill, with a group of more than 60 firefighters, with about 40 donning full structural gear. With helmets and tanks, it added about 25 kilograms of weight for each of them. "It was epic. It was really fun and a massive, massive achievement for all of us," Deputy Captain Fry said. "It was hot, heavy and tiring, but we just had such good motivation to do it ... especially knowing that one of our own has utilised the services and it has made a life-changing impact to his family." The team felt the support from the crowd, too, with people cheering for them around every corner. The four Swansea firefighters travelled back to the Hunter on Sunday afternoon. "I can't wait to put my feet in some ice water," she said. The $6000 raised by the Swansea crew contributed to the $158,294 that has been raised for the Sydney Children's Hospital Foundation via the Beat the Burn platform, almost doubling last year's efforts. Beat the Burn is a year-long campaign that started in 2006. It's now a multi-event campaign aimed at raising funds, sharing prevention messages and spreading awareness for kids with life-changing burns.
