MERIDIAN, Idaho — The Meridian Fire Department participated in the 32nd Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Firefighters Stair Climb in Seattle on March 12.
The MFD earned just under $14,000 for LLS by climbing 69 flights of stairs in the 2nd tallest billing west of the Mississippi, the Columbia Building in Seattle.
Over 2000 firefighters from all over the country participated in the climb. Firefighters make the climb wearing full gear (over 60lbs. worth) including air masks.
