Richmond Firefighters to undertake an extraordinary challenge: the FireCall Run.

Jay Taylor, a firefighter based at Richmond in North Yorkshire and former North Yorkshire firefighter, Robyn Foster, will run from Richmond fire station to every fire station in North Yorkshire raising funds for two deeply meaningful causes: The Fire Fighters Charity and VTRN Reset, an organisation supporting veterans’ transition to civilian life.

Robyn was previously a firefighter in North Yorkshire also based at Richmond fire station but now works for Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service.

During the course of the run Jay and Robyn will cover over 420 miles in two weeks.

They will set off on this epic journey from Richmond fire station on May 17th 2025, and will head to Northallerton and Stokesley on their first day. The journey will continue over the next 13 days with key stops including Scarborough, Whitby, York, Harrogate, Skipton, Settle and Hawes.

In order to complete the challenge, they’ll need to run an average of 30 miles a day. No mean feat!

Jay says: “I wanted to do something to help support these two amazing charities and came up with the idea of running to every fire station within North Yorkshire.

“I’m a veteran of the Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment and I’ve seen the struggles many face when leaving the military. VTRN Reset is doing incredible work to address this, and I’m proud to support their efforts.

“The Firefighters Charity provides vital support to colleagues and friends facing physical and mental health challenges, even helping one friend create precious family memories during terminal illness.”

Robyn said: “I am nervously excited about doing this challenge, I have never done anything like this before and really looking forward to it. It’s going to be a long two weeks but I'm sure the support we will receive will carry us through.

Jonathan Dyson, Chief Fire Officer of North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, says: “We are immensely proud of Jay and former employee Robyn for undertaking this monumental challenge. Running 420 miles to every fire station in North Yorkshire is a testament to their commitment to serving others, both in the fire service and beyond. Their determination will undoubtedly inspire others and make a lasting impact on two vital causes. We’ll be cheering them on every step of the way!”

You can help support Jay and Robyn by donating through their JustGiving page https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/james-taylor-984