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Firefighters in South Yorkshire are aiming to become the first ever fire service to score a Christmas Number One – and raise vital money to support the mental health of firefighters across the country.

The song, Fire Safety Dance for the Fire Fighters Charity, has been created by a local band, Big Shaun and the Steel People, and celebrates the work that firefighters do day in, day out to keep the public safe.

The song, and accompanying video, is being released to raise money for the Fire Fighters Charity which aims to help firefighters live healthier and happier lives, including extensive mental health support.

The video also includes a specially created dance by local dance school INK Dance.

Andy Strelczenie, Deputy Chief Fire Officer at South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said: “It’s incredible to think that South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue could make it to the top of the charts this Christmas.

“But the best part of it would be the amount of money that would have been raised for the Fire Fighters Charity who do such important work to support firefighters with their health and wellbeing.

“During their working hours, firefighters can be exposed to truly traumatic and difficult circumstances. It’s only in recent years that we’ve begun to appreciate how deeply this can affect our staff and what we can do to help them, and the Fire Fighter’s Charity are a big part of that.”

Alex Byers, Regional Fundraiser at Fire Fighters Charity, says: “On behalf of everyone at Fire Fighters Charity, I want to wholeheartedly thank all those involved in South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service for organising this fantastic fundraiser in aid of us.

“Members of our fire services community can face significant pressures every day, and we’re here to ensure they always have somewhere to turn for support, throughout their lives.

“The funds – and vital awareness – raised through this song, which has such a powerful message, will help us to continue to be there for thousands of them every year. Thank you.”

The bid for the Christmas Number One is the final part of the Service’s 50th year anniversary celebrations.

The single will be released on Friday 13 December, with the video available to view from today (Monday 9 December).

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue would like to thank Shaun and the Steel People, Pinders print & display, Ink Dance and Cuckoo Films for their support in this campaign.