{"id":667,"date":"2010-12-09T16:31:24","date_gmt":"2010-12-09T16:31:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/p=?667"},"modified":"2010-12-09T16:31:24","modified_gmt":"2010-12-09T16:31:24","slug":"firefighter-scales-everest-for-help-for-heroes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/gb\/news\/firefighter-scales-everest-for-help-for-heroes\/","title":{"rendered":"Firefighter scales Everest for Help for Heroes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A firefighter from Tyneside has scaled Everest in an attempt to raise money for brave soldiers injured in battle.<\/p>\n<p>Brian Tinnion climbed 5,545 metres to the mountain's Base Camp &ndash; and generated &pound;26,000 for Help for Heroes in the process, Chronicle Live reports.<\/p>\n<p>The former marine, who has been a member of the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service for 25 years, said the challenge was difficult but ultimately enjoyable.<\/p>\n<p>He explained: &quot;When I got to the camp I was overcome emotionally. 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