So far, the South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service team has raised £1,973 as part of the hospital’s Snowflake appeal.
Other challenges the service have completed include walking to every Sheffield fire station wearing breathing apparatus and climbing the equivalent height of the Yorkshire Three Peaks on a turntable ladder.
The six-mile route includes a fire safety session at St James retail park, where colleagues will be collecting donations in buckets.
Mr Robjohns said he was hoping the team would complete the challenge in three hours.
“It’s the second-biggest ladder we use and four of us will be carrying it. It weighs 40kg, which doesn’t sound like a lot, but it will be enough over six miles,” he said.
John Billings, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue area manager, said: “Since April, I’ve asked my teams across Sheffield to raise as much money as we can for Sheffield Children’s Hospital.
“This is another huge challenge set by Lowedges and I couldn’t be prouder of the team.”
Sheffield Children’s Hospital in Broomhall is one of only three dedicated children’s hospital trusts in the UK.
Emma Maskrey, the trust’s community fundraising officer, thanked the fire service for its commitment and generosity.
She said: “They’ve taken on some incredible challenges, with the ladder-carry at Lowedges being no exception. We’re so proud to have such a vital part of the Sheffield community supporting our charity.”
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