Ethan Brown

Climbing for CFA Trentham

This year marks my fifth Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb.

I joined Trentham CFA as a junior member in 2011 and became an operational firefighter in 2016. Since then, I have been proud to serve my community in a number of roles and currently continue my involvement as an operational firefighter, Fire Equipment Maintenance (FEM) Coordinator, VFBV Representative and a member of the District 15 Young Adult Advisory Committee.

The Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb is a cause that is very close to my heart. Over my previous four climbs I have proudly raised $9,190, and in 2026 I am aiming to raise a further $2,000 for the charities supported by this incredible event.

This year\’s climb carries even greater meaning for me.

In May 2025, my Nan and my uncle were tragically killed in a motor vehicle collision near Daylesford. Nan was my biggest supporter in everything I did, including the stair climb. She followed every fundraiser, every training session and every climb, always encouraging me to keep going.

This year, as I climb the 28 floors of Crown Metropol in approximately 25kg of firefighting gear, I will once again be climbing in her memory and in memory of my uncle.

Every step will be for them, while also supporting the important work of the Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation, Lifeline and The 000 Foundation.

Thank you to everyone who has supported me over the years. Your generosity has helped me raise more than $9,000 so far, and I hope you\’ll join me again as I take on my fifth climb.

So far, I've raised $75 of my $2,000 fundraising goal.

Recent donations from Ethan’s friends

  • $25
    Jacqueline Tisdale
    one month ago ● Your Nan would be so proud. Your enthusiastic drive to support community always astounds me. Best wishes for the climb.

    Thank you for you donation and kind words Jacqueline

Previous year’s results

2025

I raised $3,050

2024

I raised $2,325

17:26.550 Donned only

2023

I raised $2,230

25:02.0 Donned only

2020

I raised $25

2019

I raised $1,535 (plus $25 shared from my team fundraising)

11:48.800 Donned only