South Yorkshire firefighters have released a song in a bid to reach Christmas number one this year – while raising vital funds for us.
The song, Fire Safety Dance for the Fire Fighters Charity, was created by local band Big Shaun and the Steel People, and celebrates the work that firefighters do every day to keep their communities safe.
Alongside the song, they’ve also released a video with a dance created by local dance school, INK Dance.
Since the release, The Darkness musician Justin Hawkins – whose grandfather was a firefighter on London’s iconic Massey Shaw fireboat – has shown his support for the song, joking he’d like it to make number two only if it falls behind The Darkness’ own hit.
Andy Strelczenie, Deputy Chief Fire Officer at South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue, said: “It’s incredible to think that South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue could make it to the top of the charts this Christmas.
“But the best part of it would be the amount of money that would have been raised for the Fire Fighters Charity who do such important work to support firefighters with their health and wellbeing.
“During their working hours, firefighters can be exposed to truly traumatic and difficult circumstances. It’s only in recent years that we’ve begun to appreciate how deeply this can affect our staff and what we can do to help them, and the Fire Fighter’s Charity are a big part of that.”
Our Regional Fundraiser for the area, Alex Byers, added: “On behalf of everyone at Fire Fighters Charity, I want to wholeheartedly thank all those involved in South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service for organising this fantastic fundraiser in aid of us.”
She adds: “Members of our fire services community can face significant pressures every day, and we’re here to ensure they always have somewhere to turn for support, throughout their lives.
“The funds – and vital awareness – raised through this song, which has such a powerful message, will help us to continue to be there for thousands of them every year. Thank you.”
The bid for the Christmas Number One is the final part of the Service’s 50th year anniversary celebrations.
