Duty gear at the Firefighter Stairclimb Challenge
Participants are asked to wear their NFPA 1971 boots, helmet, SCBA (provided), and their choice of utility gear, uniform, station wear, or coveralls/protective jumpsuits.
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Samantha Leak
My Dad was my biggest supporter when I started out as a firefighter, and remained a big supporter when I started doing stairclimbs and other… Read More »Samantha Leak
Lang Family – Stepping Up
BJ Lang is thrilled to give back to his community and honour his friends and fellow firefighters who have lost their lives to cancer. “The… Read More »Lang Family – Stepping Up
Ashley Majewski: Reaching for Higher Good
Ashley Majewski is lining up for her second run at the Challenge the Chief event … partly because she enjoys a good challenge, but mostly… Read More »Ashley Majewski: Reaching for Higher Good
Mason Brown
While I was six years old, my father was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. In the late stages, he was lucky enough to live, however,… Read More »Mason Brown
Important update regarding duty gear at the Firefighter Stairclimb Challenge
The International Association of Fire Fighters and the Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association have jointly released a notice on the emerging issue of potential health risks posed by firefighter PPE. Recent studies have revealed that Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), a class of chemicals that may be linked to cancer, are present in turnout gear.
Brad Shearing: mom, this year is for you
My name is Brad Shearing from Fort Sasketchewan, Alberta. I joined this climb in 2017 to tell the story of my mom after she was… Read More »Brad Shearing: mom, this year is for you
Denmark Firefighters bridge the distance
Two firefighters from the station in Engesvang, Denmark threw themselves into an international challenge last Friday, which involved 1,204 steps in a 20-kilo worksuit.
Stairclimb Wrap-Up
Join us for the Firefighter Stairclimb Challenge wrap-up on Facebook Live, where we will announce prize winners and hear from Calgary Fire Department Chief, Steve Dongworth, as well as Codey McIntyre, Acting President of the Firefighters Assistance Charitable Society.
Fire Chief and Police Chief go toe to toe for Stairclimb Challenge in support of cancer
On Sunday, May 2, Chief Neufeld donned the full 50 pounds of firefighter gear and went toe-to-toe with Chief Dongworth. After climbing 1,204 steps outside, Chief Dongworth emerged as the winner, by 10 seconds.
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