Eric Smith, Fire Chief
8 School St.
Gloucester, MA 01930
For Immediate Release
Monday, Jan. 15, 2018
Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net
Gloucester Firefighters to Participate in Fight for Air Climb
GLOUCESTER — Chief Eric Smith is pleased to announce that members of the Gloucester Fire Department will participate in the annual Fight for Air Climb to raise funds for the American Lung Association (ALA).
WHEN
Saturday, Feb. 3, at 8 a.m.
WHERE
One Boston Place, 201 Washington St., Boston
WHAT
Fight for Air Climb is a signature ALA event hosted in some of the nation’s most prominent skyscrapers. As part of the event, seven Gloucester firefighters will climb a total of 789 steps inside One Boston Place to raise money for the ALA. The building, which is 601 feet tall, has 41 floors, and each floor has two flights of stairs.
This is the seventh year that Gloucester Fire has participated in the ALA Air Climb. Firefighters Jon Sanger, Charlie Scola, Nicholas Ouellette, Chad Mota, Ryan Goodwin, Jak Letien, and Thomas Aldrich, will be participating on behalf of department.
Proceeds of the event help to provide patient education and support for those affected by lung disease.
“We’re looking forward to participating in the Air Climb again this year” said Firefighter Chad Mota, who is organizing the Gloucester Fire team. “Our department has experienced loss from occupational lung disease, as have many other departments, and that’s why we participate each year to raise money and awareness.”
To donate on behalf of the Gloucester Fire Department, visit their team team page on the ALA Air Climb website.
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