New Jersey 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

WE WILL CLIMB TO REMEMBER & HONOR

Join us for the 2nd Annual NJ 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb and 25 Years of Remembrance at MetLife Stadium. Every step climbed and every donation supports the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF), helping provide critical programs for the families of the 343 FDNY firefighters, our local fallen firefighters, and the FDNY Counseling Service UnitThis climb is more than an event—it’s a powerful tribute to the 343 FDNY firefighters, the countless first responders who answered the call, and the thousands of lives lost on September 11 and to 9/11-related illnesses. Climb in their honor. Never Forget.

Discover how your donation makes a lasting difference. Click the button at the bottom of this page to learn more about the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, its mission, and the vital programs your support helps make possible.

WHEN: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2026

WHERE: METLIFE STADIUM

REGISTRATION: Climb Registration is open, price increase takes affect Friday, July 31, 

For any questions or to inquire about volunteering, please email nj911climb@f-ss.com.

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2025 HIGHLIGHTS

Saturday, September 6, 2025

Climbers Registered: 207​

Climbed On 9/6/2025: 166​

Amount Raised: $35K Approx.​

  • United Airlines “United We Stand” team
  • FDNY 9/11 memorial apparatus on site
  • US Navy on site for Honor Guard, National Anthem, Chaplin, and leading climbers into the stadium (US Navy Chiefs’ mess, 40 climbers)

The 9/11 Memorial Stair Climbs Honor FDNY Firefighters Who Made The Ultimate Sacrifice

Each 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb participants pays tribute to a FDNY firefighter by climbing or walking the equivalent of the 110 stories of the World Trade Center. Your individual tribute not only remembers the sacrifice of an FDNY brother, but symbolically completes their heroic journey to save others.

1st Annual New Jersey 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb: Honoring and Supporting Heroes in Support of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

David Russell, President and Principal of Fire & Safety Services, expressed the significance of this event, stating, “The 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb is a powerful reminder of the courage and commitment of our firefighters and first responders. It’s our duty to honor their legacy, and through this event, we not only remember them but also support the families left behind. Together, we can ensure their sacrifices are never forgotten.”