Eight Pullman firefighters joined hundreds others as they climbed stairs at the Spokane Bank of America building. They climbed the stairs multiple times, eventually reaching 110 stories - the height of the World Trade Center. The climb was conducted in memory of the 343 FDNY firefighters that lost their lives on September 11, 2001.
FF Andrew Howell for Lt. Michael K Healy, Squad 41
FF Chelsey Tadema for FF Joseph E. Maloney, Ladder 3
FF Erik Taylor for FF Michael Lynch, Engine 40
FF Andrew Chiavaras for FF John F. Heffernan, Ladder 11
Training Chief Ryan Scharnhorst for FF Gerard T. Nevins, Rescue 1
RFF Michael Chapman for Capt. Joseph Farrelly, Engine 4
RFF Reed McPherson for FF Donald J. Regan, Rescue 3
The climb is one of approximately 50 similar events across the country. Proceeds benefit the National Fallen Fire Fighters Foundation.
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