Carnlough Fire Station team set to climb 110 floors to mark 25th anniversary of 9/11
Carnlough firefighters will be climbing the equivalent of 110 floors to mark 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks.
Taking place on Sunday, September 13 from 12pm at Carnlough Integrated Primary School, the event will see a team from Carnlough Fire Station take on the challenge in full firefighting kit with breathing apparatus.
The group of 12 will be climbing a 9m ladder in the playground, with two firefighters climbing the ladder and rotating to ensure operational cover is maintained, said NIFRS.
The challenge aims to raise funds for the Firefighters Charity in memory of those who lost their lives in the 2001 attacks, with distance symbolic of the height of the original Twin Towers in New York.
The fundraiser will also provide an opportunity to meet local firefighters, with safety advice in the form of a chip pan fire demonstration unit, along with a bouncy castle for younger visitors.
The Firefighters Charity provides care and support for people in all fire and rescue roles, both during and after service.