Ryde firefighters aim to raise £20,000 for Wessex Cancer Trust and additional funds for Seeds for Change and the Firefighters Charity with their latest wacky challenge.
Two members of the public have been given chief fire officer commendations for bravery by the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service in recognition of their efforts to save an elderly woman from a house fire.
The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has announced plans for further strike action after failing to reach an agreement with the government over pension reforms.