• Episode 13: 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

  • Aug 16 2024
  • Length: 44 mins
  • Podcast

Episode 13: 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

  • Summary

  • 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/


    Join us as we continue to bring together customers, industry professionals and Pierce experts in future episodes, providing a platform for insightful discussions on the advancements and challenges within the firefighting community.

    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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