9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Media Coverage

Honoring Heroes, Step by Step: Resources for Covering the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climbs

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation’s 9/11 Memorial Stair Climbs bring communities together across the country to honor the lives and legacy of the firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001 and in the years since. These powerful events serve as both a tribute and a call to action—ensuring we NEVER FORGET while supporting programs that help the Fire Hero Families and firefighters. You play a vital role in helping us share their stories and preserve their legacy. On this page, you’ll find the tools and background you need to accurately and meaningfully cover the climbs—including program details, key messaging, imagery, media contacts, and more.

Stair Climb At-a-Glance

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About the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climbs

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation’s 9/11 Memorial Stair Climbs are moving tributes hosted in cities across the United States. Participants climb the equivalent of 110 stories, the number of floors in the World Trade Center towers, to honor the 343 FDNY firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001. The event is also a powerful opportunity to recognize all lives lost and forever changed that day.

Each climb benefits the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation’s programs that support Fire Hero Families and firefighters like:

The Story Behind the Numbers

How to Participate

Why the Climb Matters

Symbolic Action

Participants climb in honor of the FDNY firefighters who died on and since September 11, 2001.

National Unity

Events bring communities together in remembrance and resilience.

Ongoing Impact

Participants climb in honor of the FDNY firefighters who died on and since September 11, 2001.

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National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Media Contact

Your interest in sharing our mission is important to us. The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation is dedicated to honoring America’s fallen fire heroes; supporting their families, colleagues, and organizations; and working to reduce preventable firefighter death and injury.

For all media requests, please contact Gary Krichbaum: