Tony Gooden

Climbing for CFA Mitchell Shire Group

G’day. On the 2nd of September I’ll be running? up 28 floors in 25 Kg of fire gear at the Crown Metropol Hotel to raise money to fight cancer, depression and suicide through Peter MacCallum, Lifeline and the 000 Foundation.
I hope you can help out even just a little.
If you can – do it now, so you don’t forget. Thanks!

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 Richard T Muldowney Jr in memory of their sacrifice made on that fateful day. Search and read more about Richard T Muldowney Jr.

So far, I've raised $2,522 of my $1,000 fundraising goal.

Race result

2023$2,522

7:41.0 Donned only

Recent donations from Tony’s friends

  • $50
    Ashleigh Barri
    3 months ago ● Amazing work Tony! Good Luck on Saturday and enjoy those post stair climb beers!!

    Thanks Ash, I appreciate your contribution - you can bet i will enjoy the post climb activities. Have a look at Jo's response below for an informative thankyou

  • $30
    Irene Telford
    3 months ago

    Thanks Irene - your community spirit shines through. Have a look at Jo's response below for an informative thankyou

  • $25
    Joel Brooks & Ash Woodward
    3 months ago ● Onya Tone!!

    Thanks Guys - Im planning on taking the elevator after this. Have a look at Jo's response below for an informative thankyou

  • $20
    John and Rachel Leben
    3 months ago

    Thank you for your generous donation and committment to the CFA. Have a look at Jo's response below for an informative thankyou

  • $100
    Thwaites'
    3 months ago ● Great to see you climbing to new heights and stepping out in support of a good cause!

    Many thanks - so kind! Now as i climb i will be working on improving my dad joke banter! Have a look at Jo's response below for an informative thankyou

  • $100
    Paul & Lisa Taylor
    3 months ago ● Luvya work BIg Tuff & Team! Good luck with the walk!!

    Many thanks mate - but are you aware that your wife has donated? Have a look at Jo's response below for an informative thankyou

  • $100
    Mark Brett & Lyn Brett
    3 months ago ● Great effort mate !!! you are a machine .....

    Many thanks to best neighbours ever! Perhaps we can celebrate with some shed beers - on me! Have a look at Jo's response below for an informative thankyou.

  • $100
    Michael Molony
    3 months ago ● Go Tony

    Many thanks Mick - a bit of a climb ..... I'd rather be a passenger in a railcar or canal barge - you can drive! Have a look at Jo's response below for an informative thankyou.

  • $100
    Stuart Eason
    4 months ago ● Goodluck Tony Great effort mate and great cause.

    Thanks Mate I really appreciate your support. Surely can't be tougher than climbing the hills of Crete or around the Parthenon on a 40-degree day? See my informative thankyou under Jo's name.

  • $50
    Claire Gooden
    4 months ago ● Good on you Dad!

    Thanks Claire Maybe you will be able to come and watch me stagger over the finish line! See mum's response for the detailed thankyou

  • $50
    Marlene and Rob
    4 months ago ● Tony, your hard work and dedication to helping others is admirable. Great work Rob and Marl

    Many Thanks! Lets all stay fit enough to do many more (gentle) climbs in the future! I prepared what I thought might be an informative thanks but on reflection it may be just be longwinded - which I was going to send to all my generous supporters as I thought the message would go as an email direct to you – You can read it under Joanne’s name ( I used her as a test case)

  • $50
    Sue Heffernan
    4 months ago ● GO GOODS. Gotta love a man in a uniform!

    Thanks Sue In this case i wish the uniform was more shorts and T shirt. I prepared what I thought might be an informative thanks but on reflection it may be just be longwinded - which I was going to send to all my generous supporters as I thought the message would go as an email direct to you – You can read it under Joanne’s name ( I used her as a test case)

  • $50
    Rob and Pauline
    4 months ago ● Well done, Tony for a great fund raising effort. Pauline and Bob

    Thankyou so much for your support -It cant be tougher than the bridge climbs ....surely? I prepared what I thought might be an informative thanks but on reflection it may be just be longwinded - which I was going to send to all my generous supporters as I thought the message would go as an email direct to you – You can read it under Joanne’s name ( I used her as a test case)

  • $50
    Damien Gooden
    4 months ago ● Bloody Impressive Dad! 🏃‍♂️🔥🧯🚒

    Thanks Damien I'll be impressed too when i get to the top! I prepared what I thought might be an informative thanks but on reflection it may be just be longwinded - which I was going to send to all my generous supporters as I thought the message would go as an email direct to you – You can read it under mum’s name ( I used her as a test case)

  • $50
    Liz & Ken Taylor
    4 months ago ● Well done TG.

    Many thanks guys! I need to have a few climbs up your hill before I go I think. I prepared what I thought might be an informative thanks but on reflection it may be just be longwinded - which I was going to send to all my generous supporters as I thought the message would go as an email direct to you – You can read it under Joanne’s name ( I used her as a test case)

  • $100
    Kitty Goods
    4 months ago ● Tough Tony all the way.

    Thanks Cath - not so tough - you should see me whimpering on the floor at the end of the gym sessions I prepared what I thought might be an informative thanks but on reflection it may be just be longwinded - which I was going to send to all my generous supporters as I thought the message would go as an email direct to you – You can read it under Joanne’s name ( I used her as a test case)

  • $50
    Ron and Ailsa Billington
    4 months ago ● Great effort Tony.

    Many thanks. I really appreciate your support. I prepared what I thought might be an informative thanks but on reflection it may be just be longwinded - which I was going to send to all my generous supporters as I thought the message would go as an email direct to you – You can read it under Joanne’s name ( I used her as a test case)

  • $100
    Jo Gooden
    4 months ago ● Great effort love!

    Thank you for your generous donation. The beneficiary organisations all do important and effective work. The 10th Annual Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb is a charity event that will see around 700 career and volunteer firefighters come from all over Australasia and the world to do the climb. There are also some members of partner emergency services such as police and the state emergency service to join us too. The event simulates the actions of a firefighter entering a burning high-rise building, so is exclusively for firefighters in full structural firefighting protective clothing, and wearing Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). In the “Donned & Started” category competitors race “on air”. Although qualified to go “on air” I will be competing in the “Donned Only” Category – where I still go in full structural firefighter gear and wearing the SCBA, but do not wear the mask – in deference to my advanced years and the fact that I’m sure one tank wouldn’t get me all the way up! Luckily 3 stories is as high-rise as it gets in Seymour. Also In remembrance of the tragedy of 9/11 My stair climb race bib will include the name and photo of FDNY Firefighter Richard T Muldowney Jr Richard T. Muldowney‚ Jr.‚ 40‚ firefighter‚ FDNY‚ Ladder 7. As a child‚ Muldowney and his friends would fight mock blazes. At 18‚ Muldowney joined the Freeport Volunteer Fire Department Company‚ and‚ nine years later‚ the FDNY. Outside the firehouse‚ he was a spectacular carpenter and could build almost anything. He was also a Long Island bayman who enjoyed fishing‚ crabbing and clamming. Richie adored his entire family. I feel a little selfish in using the event as a motivation to get myself fit again - time will tell as to how fit - and how long it takes me to get up those stairs…. Thankyou again Tony

  • $50
    Maree & Gerard Hard
    4 months ago ● Well done TG.

    Many thanks Captain and Captain's boss. It's probably down to you and the example that you both set that I'm doing this. I prepared what I thought might be an informative thanks but on reflection it may be just be longwinded - which I was going to send to all my generous supporters as I thought the message would go as an email direct to you – You can read it under Joanne’s name ( I used her as a test case)