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UK firefighters scale 2,236 steps for fallen colleagues

By Drooid · Sep 12, 2026, 10:01 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

UK firefighters took part in the largest international memorial climb in Atlanta, scaling 2,236 steps on September 5.
Three Dorset & Wiltshire firefighters joined 236 UK and Ireland crews traveling to the event.
All climbers wore full fire kit and lanyards displaying each of the 343 New York firefighters who died.
The climb raised funds for The Terry Farrell Fund, The Blue Light Card Foundation and The Firefighters Charity.

History

Historical Context

On September 11 2001 al-Qaeda’s coordinated attacks killed 2,977 people, including 343 New York City firefighters. The tragedy spurred U.S. and allied reforms that created memorial funds and survivor benefits, and inspired annual transatlantic tributes such as a UK firefighter climb in Atlanta honoring the fallen. These commemorations reflect ongoing commitments rooted in post-9/11 emergency-services policies.

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Story summary

UK firefighters took part in the largest international memorial climb in Atlanta, scaling 2,236 steps on September 5.
Three Dorset & Wiltshire firefighters joined 236 UK and Ireland crews traveling to the event.
All climbers wore full fire kit and lanyards displaying each of the 343 New York firefighters who died.
The climb raised funds for The Terry Farrell Fund, The Blue Light Card Foundation and The Firefighters Charity.

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