08/13/2026
Take the steps, make the climb. The steps in your house, out your front door, a set of bleachers, the steps down to the beach, staircases at work, steps on the Strand, there are steps everywhere, the climbing options are countless.
Today, we ask America to climb.
Twenty-five years ago, 343 FDNY firefighters climbed into the World Trade Center to save others. They climbed toward danger. They climbed with courage. They never came home.
For decades, the fire service has climbed to remember them. This year, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation is inviting everyone to join them.
Climb. Share. Challenge
Climb one flight of stairs, anywhere, in honor of the 343 and every firefighter who has made the ultimate sacrifice.
Then:
• Record your flight at ForThe343.org
• Share your tribute
• Challenge three others to climb
Every flight will be counted as America comes together to symbolically finish their climb.
Take the first step today: https://ForThe343.org