One Vanderbilt Avenue, New York NY
Sunday, May 4th, 2025
🏗️ Event Overview
- Event Name: 3rd Annual FDNY Foundation Climb to SUMMIT
- Date: Sunday, May 4, 2025
- Location: One Vanderbilt Avenue, New York, NY
- Registration Link: Register Here
💪 Purpose of the Climb
- Highlighting Fitness: Climbers will race up 1,100 feet to emphasize physical fitness for FDNY firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics.
- Fundraising Goal: Funds raised will be used to purchase stair climbers for FDNY firehouses and EMS stations.
- Importance of Training: The event underscores the significance of physical readiness for first responders who face emergencies.
- A Community Effort: Partnering with SL Green Realty Corp enhances community support and involvement.
🔥 Real-Life Impact
- Recent Incident: Firefighters recently ran up 21 flights in full bunker gear to rescue families trapped in a high-rise fire.
- Strenuous Conditions: Firefighters wore gear weighing upwards of 60 lbs in over 70-degree weather during the rescue.
- Successful Rescue: They executed a lifesaving roof rope rescue after the climb, showcasing the need for readiness.
- Critical Role of Fitness: Timing, training, and physical fitness were essential for the success of this life-saving incident.
🏙️ About One Vanderbilt
- Iconic Structure: One Vanderbilt is a symbol of Manhattan's modernization with its unique architecture.
- Height: The building reaches 1,401 feet, making it the tallest commercial skyscraper in midtown Manhattan.
- Global Ranking: It ranks among the top 30 tallest buildings in the world.
- Observatory Experience: The climb culminates at SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, offering immersive 360-degree views of the skyline.
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