Six emergency service workers from Somerset recently climbed over 2,000 stairs in full kit to mark the anniversary of 9/11.
The memorial stair climb took place at Wellington Sports Centre and honoured those who lost their lives responding to the attacks at the World Trade Center in 2001.
Lee Palfrey, a paramedic from Taunton who organised the event, said: "I was keen to do something meaningful to honour the firefighters, police officers, and paramedics who gave their lives that day.
"It’s a powerful reminder that the work we do can carry great risk, and these brave individuals paid the ultimate price while doing their job.
"Climbing the equivalent number of stairs, in full uniform, was our way of paying tribute to their courage and sacrifice."
The challenge saw participants climb 2,226 steps – the estimated number in the Twin Towers.
Those taking part were Mr Palfrey, Simon White, Anton Smith, Saul Hawkins, Roza Lipka, and Jamie Filler.
The team has plans to expand the event next year, on the 25th anniversary of the attacks, to increase awareness and raise funds for those who have died in the line of duty in the UK.
Share