Firies tackle the Stair Climb
INVERLOCH’S CFA team tackled the 10th annual Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb on Saturday. Michael Guest, Matthew King, Hayden Tipping and Cesar Aldea conquered the 28-floor challenge at Crown Metropol, raising funds for three crucial charities...
INVERLOCH’S CFA team tackled the 10th annual Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb on Saturday.
Michael Guest, Matthew King, Hayden Tipping and Cesar Aldea conquered the 28-floor challenge at Crown Metropol, raising funds for three crucial charities for first responders – Lifeline, 000 Foundation and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation.
Michael said his team performed well, raising $3341 towards a grand total of $616,166 raised so far.
Cesar completed the 28-floor ascent with a time of five minutes 17 seconds, Michael at seven minutes and 33 seconds, Matthew at nine minutes and 26 seconds, and Hayden at 10 minutes and five seconds.
Michael and Matthew participated in the donned and started category.
They completed their climb ‘on air’, using a breathing apparatus for the entirety of the challenge.
All participants wore around 25 kilograms of turnout gear, simulating an emergency situation.
A fundraiser for the CFA team was held at TomFit on August 25.
TomFit raised $224 towards the team’s total.
The team also raised funds by recycling old batteries at ReSteel Pakenham.
This endeavour raised a further $844 and ReSteel donated $200.
Each team member also had the opportunity to raise individual funds online.
It’s not too late to donate – simply head to the website www.firefighterclimb.org.au/donations/donate/.
The website also offers more information about the event, including videos of the action.
