Our supporters came out with bells, whistles and plenty of tinsel to round off 2024 – raising thousands of pounds for us through challenges and festive fundraisers.
Thank you to each and every one of you that organised or took part in a fundraiser throughout December – you’re truly amazing.
In an incredible endurance test, Chris Battle completed a Himalayan 3 Peaks challenge, summiting Mera Peak (6,476m), Island Peak (6,165m) and Lobuche (6,119m) back to back, while also crossing the technical Amphu Labsta Pass, which is as high as Kilimanjaro. He raised a huge £4,289 for us.
Meanwhile, stations and communities came together to organise some fantastic festive events, from December Ascenders to Santa’s Grottos, Santa Dashes and so much more – scroll down to see just a few of them.
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Wotton-under-Edge Carol Float
Iwan Ward and his MAWW colleagues helped raise £1,000
Well done to all involved in delivering a fantastic Santa Dash at @fire_scot Headquarters in aid of @firefighters999 – Thank you to you all – you are AWESOME!!! pic.twitter.com/IaqDxeR5WX
— Fiona Reid (@ScottishFee_FFC) December 1, 2024
Across Scotland our crews and staff have been busy. They’ve been collecting and delivering donations, supporting food banks and fundraising, while Santa also swopped his sleigh for a fire engine.
Have a lovely festive season and keep yourself and your loved ones safe.— Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (@fire_scot) December 24, 2024
The Fire Safety Dance – Big Shaun and the Steel People for Fire Fighters Charity.
Let’s get @firefighters999 to Christmas Number One and raise vital money to support the mental health of fire service staff across the country.
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— South Yorkshire Fire (@SYFR) December 9, 2024
Well done to Kilwinning Community Fire Station, supporting neighbouring stations and volunteers for delivering another outstanding Drive-Thru Santa’s Grotto event.
A fantastic event for communities across North Ayrshire whilst also raising vital funds for the @firefighters999. pic.twitter.com/TwTKtmGlUl
— Ian McMeekin – Local Senior Officer for Ayrshire (@Ayrshire_LSO) December 8, 2024
✨ The festive spirit is alive across #TeamSouthWales!
Our staff (and the adorable Bruno 🐶) donned their finest Christmas knitwear to support @savechildrenuk and @firefighters999.
📸 #ChristmasJumperDay pic.twitter.com/LmXmjklLHl
— South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (@SWFireandRescue) December 12, 2024
Christmas has arrived in #Lowestoft. Firefighters from both Lowestoft North and South fire stations are bringing some festive cheer by singing 🎶 all your favourite festive carols at #Asda on Horn Hill to raise money for the Fire Fighters Charity until midday @firefighters999 pic.twitter.com/NrFJjSPBMq
— Suffolk Fire & Rescue Service (@SuffolkFire) December 14, 2024
Green Watch from Easterhouse Fire Station were at The Glasgow Fort Shopping Centre on Saturday to raise funds for our charity @firefighters999 @SFRSYourSafety @fire_scot pic.twitter.com/J1sHgkdwma
— SFRS City of Glasgow (@scotfire_glasgo) December 3, 2024
Some of the crew today were in attendance & took part with the pupils of Killin Primary and Nursery who were participating in a ‘Santa Mile’ fundraising event. Well done to all involved. #M24P6 🚒🎅🏃🏼♂️🏃♀️ @lyndsay_ffc @firefighters999 pic.twitter.com/BwnGfs8cri
— Killin Fire Station (@KillinFire) December 19, 2024
#GivingTuesday, I was thrilled to be a part of Operation Pool Table – a special donation to @firefighters999 Marine Court!
Else-Marie, a retired physio, donated her family’s cherished pool table. Thanks to Rob, a retired pool table retailer, Gordon & @SurreyFRS LGV trainees pic.twitter.com/p1LqfDh5Yz— Louise Furneaux ( FFC) (@louise_ffc_furn) December 3, 2024
We are delighted to announce our chosen charity for the Awards on Friday is the Fire Fighters Charity. Please give generously @firefighters999 https://t.co/8jwJjUjOa1 #firefighters #donate #excellence #charity pic.twitter.com/oBjnzH88H7
— FIRE magazine (@FIRE_Editor) December 5, 2024
Around 280 staff across 28 teams put their skills to the test in a 5-a-side LFB football tournament, in aid of @firefighters999
Congratulations to #Acton who were crowned winners and presented with their award by the London Fire Commissioner@LFBfootballclub @LFBWelfareFund pic.twitter.com/EejL8vgppX
— London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) December 4, 2024
Havant crews are in @Tesco Solent Road today taking referrals for home fire safety visits and raising money for the FireFighters Charity @firefighters999 🚒 pic.twitter.com/pDSfEMOxtN
— Havant Fire Station (@HavantFire16) December 4, 2024
🧑🚒 A huge well done to our trainees who braved #StormDarragh for their 10-mile walk in full breathing apparatus on Saturday.
The group smashed their £1⃣,0⃣0⃣0⃣ target to support @firefighters999 & @GeorgesRockstar!
You can still donate here 👉 https://t.co/f9LL2I8SXq
👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/IZwCdvyB0g
— Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service (@HantsIOW_fire) December 10, 2024
If you missed the fun at Chertsey Fire Station today, follow @firefighters999 #Christmas2024 #runnymede pic.twitter.com/TXaJdyfJ6T
— Cllr Shannon Saise-Marshall (@DontLetYourTea) December 15, 2024
🚒 Huge congratulations to our amazing recruits!
They’ve just completed the Surrey Three Peaks Challenge to support @firefighters999 🏔️💪
🎥 Join us on 15th Dec for their Pass Out Parade, live-streamed on Facebook to celebrate them! pic.twitter.com/rWtTfdPwBb
— Surrey Fire & Rescue Service (@SurreyFRS) December 12, 2024
🚒 DAY 8 🚒 What’s behind the door today? We are so grateful for the support we receive from @manchesterfire throughout the year. Our fundraising concert this year will support @firefighters999. #Christmas2024 #AdventCalendar 🎟️ ➡️ https://t.co/6XZmy0T4yJ @fiddlestix1 pic.twitter.com/0I4lhLlXJI
— Bury Fire Choir (@burycommchoir) December 8, 2024
Santas grotto today has been amazing. Donations through prizes, money donations for @firefighters999 has been heart warming seeing how generous our lovely #community is. Thank you #Bordon and thanking also our sponsors and volunteers who made this event all happen#Christmas2024 pic.twitter.com/KDm1Xu3rr8
— Bordon Fire Station (@BordonFire03) December 14, 2024
Well done to FF Jacques for participating in 24hr rollathon at Soho
All money raised for @firefighters999 & Reorg charityWant to try brazilian jiu jitsu or CrossFit for FREE? Reorg offer a bluelight athlete program,both great for physical & mental healthhttps://t.co/vYSS0Ko6uz pic.twitter.com/klfih86QaC
— LFB Kensington & Chelsea (@LFBKenChel) December 14, 2024
Come and see Santa and the local fire crew tommorrow. Raffle prizes are waiting to be won and drinks are available with donations to the @firefighters999 🎟️☕️ pic.twitter.com/z7j0JQ4Qwz
— Market Deeping Fire Station (@DeepingFire) December 17, 2024
Night 8 completed and just 1 to go raising money for our annual @firefighters999 Santa Xmas Float Tour with the Somerton Fire Station Crew .@DSFireUpdates
🎄🚒🎅 pic.twitter.com/mcKgRVpAhq— daniel shore (@stoltz34) December 17, 2024
🎄🎅 Join us for the Preston Circus Fire Station Christmas Charity Collection in aid of The Fire Fighters Charity!
This Friday & Saturday 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM, outside Preston Circus Fire Station, #Brighton
#Community #Christmas #Fundraising #brightonandhove @firefighters999 pic.twitter.com/38i1Gl5FOx
— East Sussex FRS (@EastSussexFRS) December 18, 2024
🎅 Santa’s been busy spreading festive cheer across #Eastbourne!
Plans may change, so check for updates at https://t.co/6i9TYWzmVpIf you miss him, join us for #FestiveFun at Eastbourne Fire Station this Sunday 22 December 4–6 PM!
Thank you for supporting @firefighters999🎄❤️ pic.twitter.com/mYlYAG4xO6
— East Sussex FRS (@EastSussexFRS) December 18, 2024
Ashley & Belle should be super proud of themselves this afternoon. The duo from Acomb on call in @NorthYorksFire took on the December Ascender earlier today to raise funds for @firefighters999. They did a cracking job – and looking at those smiles had a great time too! pic.twitter.com/T7U5lVQyZt
— Alex Byers FFC – NW & Yorks (@AlexByersFFC) December 18, 2024
Thank you to @NaturalFlake and @firefighters999 for joining us @FirePenrith for Christmas carols. pic.twitter.com/eZHEVqytP6
— Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service (@CumbriaFire) December 18, 2024
🎄🎅#TeamCFB are getting in the festive spirit!
🎁 Yesterday (18/12) staff from across the Brigade celebrated our Christmas Jumper Day! #TeamCFB dug out their most festive Christmas knits and we raised funds for @Firefighters999 pic.twitter.com/698cgClnaQ
— ClevelandFB (@ClevelandFB) December 19, 2024
🎁 This week, our People Services department hosted a Christmas raffle, with over 40 prizes donated by colleagues.
👏 The team raised an incredible £1,112 for @Firefighters999 which supports fire service colleagues across the UK. pic.twitter.com/Jg7ZnAB6bm
— South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (@SWFireandRescue) December 19, 2024
The annual Christmas bucket collection for the firefighters charity has started this morning at Preston Circus fire station Brightom. There is also a toy and gift stall. Come and say hello @firefighters999 #bbcsussex pic.twitter.com/rEJysCnj1c
— Dick Broady (@DickBroady) December 20, 2024
Whoa – what a week! @SurreyFRS Grottos, @RBFRSofficial Turkey Trot and @EastSussexFRS collection at Preston Circus! Thank you to my friends across @firefighters999 South and South East! You are ALL AMAZING! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/MqMBLcHfUJ
— Louise Furneaux ( FFC) (@louise_ffc_furn) December 20, 2024
Santa Clause came to town recently 🎅
🎄 A big thanks to everyone who donated decorations and joined us at our Christmas grottos this year in Dorking, Chertsey and Cranleigh!
Your support has helped raise vital funds for @firefighters999. pic.twitter.com/Vh7BBo12sc
— Surrey Fire & Rescue Service (@SurreyFRS) December 20, 2024
🎅 Cael clirio Nadolig?
👜 Gallwch gyfrannu eitemau gan gynnwys dillad, esgidiau, bagiau llaw a llieiniau gan ddefnyddio banciau ailgylchu yn ein Gorsafoedd, a’n helpu i godi arian ar gyfer @firefighters999
📍 Am eich banc ailgylchu agosaf 👇
🔗 https://t.co/dd8Rp3dQtw pic.twitter.com/H1ZmXIiQIG— Gwasanaeth Tân ac Achub De Cymru (@TanDeCymru) December 21, 2024
Thank you to all who visited Santa’s Grotto or supported the E72 crew as Santa drove around Great Harwood. 🎅 🚒
We raised a fantastic £811.36 (£1014.20 with Gift Aid) to be split between @firefighters999 & @Millys_Smiles.
A very Merry Christmas from all of us at E72.🎄 pic.twitter.com/SfkRvoVaOc
— Great Harwood Fire Station (@GtHarwoodFire) December 21, 2024
Great weekend across the service collecting money for the @firefighters999 at Brighton and Eastbourne. Well done to all involved and have a safe Christmas. @mark_esf @HSYouldon @esfrsopsp @999HoveRoedean @dougmarshall8 @fitzy1901 pic.twitter.com/GMOZdH8GIG
— Matt Lloyd (@mattylloyd1925) December 22, 2024
A massive thank you to everyone that donated and popped to say hello to us on Saturday. White Watch were at @Tesco Bursledon collecting for the Fire Fighters Charity @firefighters999 and raised £771. pic.twitter.com/q5zL8sO1Kj
— Hightown Fire Station (@Hightown56) December 24, 2024
