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Name

Keith Matthews

Age

49

What I get paid to do

I have been a firefighter in Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue Service for 27 years and am currently heading up a project team looking at our resources and training needs. 

Favourite food

Everything (except Apricots) in huge quantities – apparently, according to my mum, I have hollow legs.

Ultimate Hero & why

Past - Lord Horatio Nelson – For such a small guy he walked incredibly tall, and of course he kept the French out.

Present – Jonny Wilkinson – that final drop kick to win the rugby World Cup.

What I don’t get paid for

Running, mountain walking, skiing (and boarding now), racquet ball and anything else I can do to keep fit and healthy. Socialising with friends and travelling.

Special Qualities (what I bring to the team)

Maturity and common sense. I will be keeping the young ones at my steady pace to stop them from ‘peaking’ too early. 

Why (am I doing this ridiculous challenge??)

How cool is it going to be telling people that I’ve reached the North Pole !!

 

 

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