Perth Airport firefighters attempt 24-hour treadmill relay for sick kids

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 11:37 · Archive

Perth Airport's aviation rescue and firefighting team will undertake a 24-hour treadmill relay to raise funds for sick children as part of Telethon 2026. Working from inside Perth Airport's fire station, the team members will alternate running on treadmills continuously over the 24-hour period.

The relay represents a departure from the team's usual duties, which involve high-stakes airfield rescues and firefighting operations at the airport.

How it is being reported

• Telethon 2026: Perth Aviation Rescue and Firefighting team tackle 24-hour treadmill relay for sick kidsInside Perth Airport’s fire station, a group of local heroes are preparing to trade high-stakes airfield rescues for a relentless test of human spirit.Perth Now · 8 Oct, 11:10
• Telethon 2026: Perth Aviation Rescue and Firefighting team tackle 24-hour treadmill relay for sick kidsInside Perth Airport’s fire station, a group of local heroes are preparing to trade high-stakes airfield rescues for a relentless test of human spirit.The West Australian · 8 Oct, 11:10

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