FIREFIGHTERS tested their mettle in the ultimate endurance challenge - completing eight Ironman triathlons in as many days. And waiting to greet the Bury crew on the “finishing” line was student Jodie Punshon, who inspired them to undertake the epic endeavour. The 17-year-old suffered life-changing injuries when she fell six metres into water while walking along the river path with a friend in Summerseat last June. She was rescued by Red Watch at Bury fire station, where her father Greg works as a firefighter. (Jodie Punshon) And in support of their colleague - and inspired by Jodie’s determination - the team at the fire station decided to undertake the gruelling challenge to raise money to fund a standing wheelchair to help Jodie’s recovery, and for any specialist equipment and adaptations she needs to fulfil her goals.
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Bury firefighters epic challenge in support of colleague s daughter they rescued after she suffered an horrific fall leaving her with life changing injuries.
Jodie Punshon FIREFIGHTERS will be taking part in an epic Ironman challenge in support of a colleague s daughter who suffered life-changing injuries after falling into a river. Seventeen-year-old Jodie Punshon was rescued by Bury Fire Station s Red Watch when she fell six metres in to the water while walking along the river path with a friend at Pot Green in Summerseat last June. Jodie, who lives with her family in Ramsbottom, suffered life-changing injuries in the accident.