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Cheshire Firefighter Challenge & Family Fun Day

Organised by the Cheshire Firefighters in aid of The Firefighters Charity, the Challenge will see a mix of firefighters, as well as members of the public, take part in a gruelling course that incorporates eight challenges focused on firefighting activities. Please see the attached poster for more information.

Date: Saturday 1st June 2019
Time: 9am – 5pm
Location: Warrington Campus of Chester University, Crab Lane, Warrington, WA2 0DB

This event is free of charge and is open to the general public. Birchwood Fire Station are incorporating their annual open day into this event so there will be plenty of emergency service vehicles and numerous fire service demonstrations on show. There will also be lots of other activities, including various inflatables and a treasure hunt. Refreshments and ice creams will be available to buy and the bar will be open.

Please come along and enjoy the event as a spectator or, if you are feeling brave, why not sign up to take part in the Firefighter challenge? The attached poster explains the obstacles that form part of the challenge, including the external stair ascents and descents on our very own Padgate and Blatchford Halls. Please click the link below to book your place.

1 Course 8 Challenges – sign up @ https://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/latest-news/cheshire-firefighter-challenge