Eight volunteer firefighters from the Taihape Brigade are slogging out the hard yards in preparation for the 2104 Firefighters Sky Tower Stair Challenge on May 17.
When the Taihape crew applied to be part of the popular national challenge they were amazed they got in. The challenge raises money for the Leukemia and Blood Cancer Foundation. ,
Taihape police constable Justin Moore said it was a real thrill to be part of the challenge at Auckland's SkyCity Tower, an annual event since 2003.
Last Saturday the team donned full firefighting kit and walked the 10km Taihape Half Marathon with their kids.
Last year 550 firefighters from throughout New Zealand raised more than $489,000 for the cause.