THE FINAL COUNTDOWN CHALLENGE

Results are in! You all raised a jaw-dropping $484,404 in just ONE WEEK!!

First Place: Everett Fire Department - $25,152

Second Place: Puget Sound Regional Fire Department - $16,997

Third Place: Ontario Fire Department - $13,453

Thanks to our sponsor, Pacific Northwest Restoration for the first place prize: A cold plunge for Everett's firehouse valued at $3,700

THANK YOU ALL FOR AN INCREDIBLE EVENT

You can find Race Results HERE!

Photos of the the event from FireDogPhotos

Photos of the the event HERE from: 

Jason & Jonas Bostic - bosticimagery.com

Andrew Houston @huey_photo

Erin Vadney

JoAnn Wall

Every year, firefighters from around the world come together to take on the ultimate challenge: climbing the stairs of Seattle’s Columbia Center to drive forward the mission of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). With every step, they raise critical funds for lifesaving blood cancer research, free patient support, and advocacy for better healthcare policies. 

Find and Support Your Firefighter

Want to support a firefighter’s climb? Use the “Find a Participant/Team” tool below to find the firefighter or team you want to support.

Your donation goes toward their fundraising goal, making a direct impact on the lives of people affected by blood cancer. 

How to donate:
- Enter your firefighter’s name or team name in the search box below.
- Click on their profile to make a donation! 

Why Your Support Matters  

Every dollar raised through the Firefighter Stairclimb fuels LLS’s mission to cure all blood cancers and improve quality of life for patients and their families.  

These funds help us: 

• Enable groundbreaking research worldwide to develop safer and more effective treatments for all types of blood cancers  

• Provide free information and resources—such as support groups, help from our blood cancer Information Specialists, and booklets/workbooks for patients, survivors, and caregivers 

• Advocate for fairer, more accessible healthcare policies for blood cancer patients 

Your donation makes you part of our community, changing—and saving—lives. 

About the Firefighter Stairclimb 

This event is one of a kind, challenging firefighters to climb over 1,300 steps in full turnout gear to honor and support the blood cancer community. It’s a tribute to the resilience of both our heroes and the patients and families they’re climbing for.  

Thank you for your interest in signing up for the 2025 LLS Firefighter Stairclimb. We are SOLD OUT. Please click "Join as Individual" to secure a spot on the waitlist. 

Interested in climbing to support LLS? Explore our climbing events across the country.