Spokane Fire Department 9/11 Memorial Stairclimb
Incident #: Date of Incident: 8/10/2011 Issuing Officer: AC Schaeffer
Narrative:
Firefighters from around the region will participate in the Spokane 9/11 Memorial Stairclimb, a commemorative climb that will remember and honor the 343 members of the Fire Department of New York who died on September 11, 2001. Participants will climb the Bank of America Financial Center multiple times for a total of 110 stories, which represents the number of floors in the Twin Towers. All firefighters will have the option to start in turn-out gear, just as their fire service brothers did that morning, or wear their work uniforms or gym clothes and simply walk in tribute to the fallen firefighters. Spokane's 9/11 Memorial Stairclimb is just one of nearly 50 memorial stairclimbs that will be held across the country this year to commemorate the 10 year anniversary of the September 11th attacks that claimed the lives of 343 firefighters. A total of 343 firefighters can participate in each event, and all participants will receive a photo and badge of one of the fallen heroes to climb with. Registration fees will be directed to the NFFF to assist the surviving families and coworkers of those firefighters killed or who will die as a result of injuries or medical conditions suffered on September 11, 2001. "The 9/11 Memorial Stair Climbs are a tremendous way to honor those heroes by completing the symbolic climb that they could not finish," said Chief Ronald J. Siarnicki, executive director of the NFFF. "These climbs are also a way to let the families know the legacies of their loved ones are remembered by so many in the fire service." The Spokane 9/11 Memorial Stairclimb will be hosted by local firefighters and the event is specifically for firefighters. Event sponsors include the Spokane Firefighters Credit Union, IAFF Local 29, Unico Properties and the Spokane Fire Department Foundation. For more information regarding the Spokane 9/11 Memorial Stairclimb: www.firehero.org or Jason Keen at 208-640-4240 spokane911memorialstairclimb@yahoo.com
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