Twelve members of the West Pierce Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 1488, participated in the March 6 Scott Firefighter Stair Climb to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at Seattle’s Bank of America Tower. 1900 Fire Fighters from 345 departments, 26 states and 7 countries registered to race up 69 floors in full turnout gear, on air.
Brian Johnson (left), placed 12th overall (13:09) while Pete Kilga, placed 8th overall (12:31).
West Pierce Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 1488, raised $11,166 that will go towards beating last year’s collective Seattle climb total of over $2.4 million.