The climb follows the footsteps of 343 firefighters who died on 9/11.
FAIRBANKS, Alaska - On the day of September 11 , 2001, hundreds of heroic first responders responded to the tragedy at the Twin Towers. Among these were 343 firefighters who gave their lives.
Here in Fairbanks, local firefighters remember these fallen heroes by climbing in their footsteps - the equivalent of the 110 stories of stairs in the world trade center. The firefighters say that many of them plan to complete the stair climb in full gear. Teams will represent local fire and police departments and as well as various other organizations.
9/11 Memorial Alaska Stair Climb Big Dipper Fire Department First Responders Emergency Workers David Mattox Remembrance September 11
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