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 Martin J Egan Jr in memory of their sacrifice made on that fateful day. Read more about Martin J Egan Jr.
So far, I've raised $824 of my $100 fundraising goal.
Race result
2022$824
5:51.107
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 Richard’s friends
$100
Katherine Lipnicki
6 months ago ● I’m sipping an iced coffee in your honour, whilst you’re about to sprint up a billion stairs - you deserve an extra boost.
Awesome work, Rich. Excellent cause, excellent Commander 👌🏻
$25
Karen Somerscales
6 months ago ● Go you good thing Richard! Great cause.
$30
Katherine Lipnicki
7 months ago ● Love your work, Richard, well done - don’t scuff your feet.
Love from The Cheerleaders (the .50c is from Simone)
$25
Jason Lawrence
7 months ago ● Hope your legs don't lock or you'll be purpled.