Here's your chance to pit yourself against 600 Firefighters in a climb up 28 floors wearing 25kgs of Turnout Gear and Breathing Apparatus. This year, the Firefighter's Charity Fund with your help will be climbing to raise $700,000 to aid in the fight against depression, PTSI and suicide. Compete, donate, or sponsor a Firefighter to help the Emergency Services Foundation support mental health initiatives.
Hi. On September 10th I’ll be climbing 28 floors in 25kg of kit and helping to raise $600,000 to improve support services, fund research, remove stigmas and raise awareness of mental health issues.
Please help me “Step up to fight depression, PTSI and suicide” by sponsoring me below.
Thanks to our sponsors, 100% of every dollar donated will go to mental health.
9/11 Memorial The Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb remembers the 343 Firefighters that lost their lives in the line of duty on 11th September 2001.
My stair climb race bib will include the name and photo of FDNY Firefighter Kevin J Smith in memory of their sacrifice made on that fateful day. Read more about Kevin J Smith.
So far, I've raised $447 of my $1,000 fundraising goal.
Race result
2022$447
5:30.780
Donned and started
Start Line Footage!
Crossing the Finish Line
Note: Some of the footage above may not include footage of you due to stream cuts or content changes for operational reasons
Recent donations from James’s friends
$50
Maree Parnall
8 months ago ● Im proud of you James, great cause
$100
Amanda Parnall
8 months ago ● I love you mate! So proud of you for taking this on!
Love Mum ❤
$100
Lorraine Parnall
8 months ago ● We support you. Go James love Nana n Grandpa.
$30
Alanna Weir
8 months ago ● We're super proud of you cuzzy❤️
$100
Melissa taylor
8 months ago ● Daddy you are the person we look up to and our biggest hero. You put yourself out there to help others when they are in need and don’t think twice about it. You have so much pride for your fire brigade and we are so proud to support you!
We love you daddy,
Zara, Charlie, Riley & Amelia