We are delighted to announce that two staff members from Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, Ellece Ott and Joanna Herring, are taking part in an upcoming Arctic expedition with the Fire Angel Foundation!
In February 2025, the pair will be travelling to Umea in Sweden where they will brave icy temperatures that can reach -15c. They have already begun their training, learning survival tactics for the snow.
The Fire Angel Foundation provides extraordinary experiences for young women, offering immersive training for adventurous journeys that builds self-confidence, develops leadership skills, and finds a sense of belonging.
The foundation was set up by George and Bex, two firefighters who completed an expedition to the South Pole in January 2024. In doing so, they became the first emergency services team to traverse Antarctica and pioneer a new route totalling 1,230km.
“We were both really inspired by George and Bex during their expedition to the South Pole. It’s going to be a real test to our resilience and to see what we are capable of! I’m so proud to be a part of the foundation and can’t wait to see the doors we can help open for Fire Cadets.”
Ellece Ott, Resourcing Adviser
“I’m ecstatic to be chosen for this Arctic expedition. The goal is to empower women and show that they are capable of doing amazing things.”
Joanna Herring, Firefighter
We will be sharing their progress throughout their journey, so follow #fireangelexpedition on Instagram, Facebook, X (formally known as Twitter), and LinkedIn to stay up to date.