3.20.10 CHFD Participates in Philadelphia Stair Climb

On Saturday, March 20, 2010, for the second year in a row, the Cherry Hill Fire Department participated in the Philadelphia Stair Climb. This is a 50-story stair climb at the Bell Atlantic Building in Philadelphia benefiting the American Lung Association. There were 21 members on the Cherry Hill Fire Department team consisting of 15 firefighters, 2 EMS personnel, and 4 wives.

The Cherry Hill Fire Department took 2nd and 4th place in the KD Financial First Responders Challenge. This challenge is in plain clothes and is a competition among first responders. After the challenge, several members climbed again in full turnout gear, with some wearing a SCBA. Gwyn McGeady, wife of Captain Tim McGeady, took second place in her category. The members trained for several months to prepare themselves for this challenge, and their hard work and dedication showed.

The Cherry Hill Fire Department team raised over $3,800 in donations for the American Lung Association, which was greatly appreciated.

Congratulations and good job to all those who participated!!