Rob Foreman is set to run the half marathon wearing 20kg of PPE and breathing apparatus

A Cambridgeshire fire officer will be taking on the Cambridge Half Marathon on Sunday (March 8) – wearing 20kg of firefighting kit. Station Commander Rob Foreman is taking on the challenge to raise money for Magpas Air Ambulance.

A Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) spokesperson said: “He’s swapping sportswear for fire kit – and running the 13.1 mile race wearing CFRS fire kit – including personal protective equipment (PPE) and breathing apparatus, weighing around 20kg.”

Rob said: “I’m supporting Magpas because their specialist team saves lives every day, but they can only do it with public support. I’ve witnessed the incredible care Magpas provides at the toughest moments of people’s lives. They give people the very best chance of survival long before they reach a hospital.

“Running in full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and breathing apparatus is my way of honouring their resilience and helping them continue their lifesaving work.”

He continued: “This challenge is about more than just endurance. Firefighting kit adds significant extra weight, traps heat, and makes every step tougher, but that’s the point. It’s a way of honouring the strength and resilience.”

Magpas Air Ambulance covers Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, and the East of England – a population of more than 10 million. The charity’s mission is to “save lives and limit disability by taking enhanced emergency care to patients in their moment of need”.

To support Rob, visit his donation page: Robert Foreman is fundraising for Magpas Air Ambulance.