Episode 13: 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

Pierce™ Dispatch Podcast

In this episode of the Pierce™ Dispatch Podcast, we welcome Division Chief Oren and Battalion Chief Ben to share about the history and significance of the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climbs, which commemorate the 343 firefighters who died on September 11th, 2001. They share the physical and emotional challenges of the climbs, the evolution of the event and how the climbs have expanded nationally. They highlight the importance of remembrance, community involvement and the funds raised for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation’s various programs supporting first responders and the FDNY.

Tune in to learn more about this meaningful event!
Date Aired: 08/16/2024

Featuring: Host Dan Meyer, Division Chief Oren Bersagel-Briese & Ben West
Guests:

• Division Chief Oren Bersagel-Briese of the Castle Rock Fire & Rescue Department established the first stair climb in 2005. He is now a National Coordinator of the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF).
• Battalion Chief Ben West of the Gallatin Fire Department is an Advocate for the NFFF. He is the organizer of the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in Nashville, Tennessee.
• Dan Meyer is the Vice President of Sales at Pierce Manufacturing.

Discover more information about the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb here: https://www.piercemfg.com/climb

Find a climb near you here: https://www.firehero.org/events/9-11-stair-climbs/

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Whether you’re in the market for the latest in fire apparatus technology, or just passionate about the firefighting community and its evolution, this episode of Pierce™ Dispatch is for you.

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Chapters

1. Episode 13: 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb (00:00:00)

2. 9/11 Memorial Stair Climbs (00:00:30)

3. History of the Denver 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb (00:04:22)

4. Expansion of stair climbs nationwide (00:07:34)

5. Partnership with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (00:08:55)

6. The impact of stair climbs (00:16:33)

7. Involvement and preparation for a stair climb (00:30:22)

8. The importance of fundraising and support to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (00:34:08)