Martin Lown, service coordinator for Herefordshire Fire and Rescue Service, was named winner of the award for Supporter of the Year at the Spirit of Fire Awards 2015.
A FIREFIGHTER who is not afraid to take on steep fundraising challenges has been recognised with an award.
Martin Lown, service coordinator for Herefordshire Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS), was named winner of the 'supporter of the year' award at the Spirit of Fire Awards 2015.
Mr Lown has climbed Kilimanjaro, Mount Everest Base Camp, and Mount Toubkal in North Africa in full fire kit carrying a specially adapted breathing apparatus to act as a rucksack in order to raise £12,000 for HWFRS.
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