Four ESFD firefighters honor the fallen from 9-11

Four ESFD firefighters honor the fallen from 9-11

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Four firefighters from the Excelsior Springs Fire Department (ESFD) bravely participated in the poignant Kansas City 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb.Their noble act was a heartfelt tribute to the fallen firefighters of Sept.11, 2001, honoring their bravery and sacrifice.ESFD Assistant Chief Zac St. John, Captain Jason Ortbals, part-time Firefighter Cody Horky and Probationary Firefighter Camden Dickey, along with a large group of 343 firefighters, joined in a symbolic 110-story climb to the top of the Skyline Collection high rise in downtown Kansas City. This event is a moving tribute to the 343 New York firefighters who tragically lost their lives on Sept. 11, and a testament to the unity and support within the firefighting community.“The stair climb is a way to remember the 343 firefighters that died in the line of duty,” said Ortbals. “We climb 110 stories, representing the height of the Worl...

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