Memorial stair climb tribute for 343 fallen firefighters.

Today marks 19 years since September 11, 2001. A day that will be forever remembered and never forgotten. 343 Firefighters entered the World Trade Center buildings, never to return.

As a tribute and in memory to those fallen firefighters, along with other first responders lost that day, members of Comox Fire Rescue climbed laps of the five story training tower today.

Over 16 Firefighters did at least 25 laps today, with many completing more. This represents the 110 stories of the World Trade Center buildings.  Over 500 floors were climbed today including 30 sets by 62 year old Assistant Chief Lariviere, and Chief Gord Schreiner doing over 200 this week.

“I’m so very proud of our team, an awesome group.”  says Schreiner.  “Events like this also bring our department closer together”

Most members did this event in full fire PPE, which weighs approximately 65 lbs.  Some members performed this task on full air (SCBA). 

“It filled me with such a sense of pride to see the amazing response from my fellow firefighters this morning for our honorary 911 climb. 110 floors is quite the accomplishment.” stated Firefighter Richard Quinn,  “Great show of support for the fallen brothers and sisters.”

More Comox Fire Rescue members will be doing their tower climbs over the next few days.

We remember!