Medford, OR – According to the Medford Fire Department officials, this amazing event was held at the annual Seattle Firefighter Stairclimb over the weekend.

Ten members from the Medford Fire Department completed the event, along with firefighters from across the world.

They raced up 69 flights of stairs (1,356 steps) while in full turnout gear (weighing about 40 pounds!).

As a result, firefighters raised over $5,000 for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society!