Great Falls Fire Rescue Compete at National Stair Climb Challenge

Each year firefighters from across the country load their gear and head for the Pacific Northwest for the annual stair climb competition, held in Seattle, Washington.  The annual event is the world's largest on-air stair climb competition, held for the past 34 years.

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For the 35th annual competition, Great Falls was represented by 4 firefighters, each making taking hundreds of steps in the event recently, all while doing it with their full turnout gear.

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Great Falls Fire Rescue Compete at National Stair Climb Challenge

This year for the 35th Firefighter Stair climb at Seattle's Columbia Center, Great Falls Fire Rescue were represented by Captain Maren Reilly, Lieutenant Brooke Wells, and Engineers J.D. Kulbeck and Ryan Olson.

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During the competition, the GFFR crew amassed over 1,300 total steps, all while wearing their full gear.

Fundraising for a Cause is the Big Reason Firefighters Make the Trek

Besides showcasing the amazing abilities of our local firefighters and those from across the country, the event is a fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and honors firefighters, friends, and family members who have battled cancer.

In making the social media announcement, GFFR stated that:

Our members took in this challenge not only to support this amazing cause but also climbed in honor of those close to them who have fought this disease.  Every step was a reminder that no one fights cancer alone.

We're proud of these members for representing Great Falls Fire Rescue and supporting an important cause for our fire service family.