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Firefighter stair climb in honor of West Pierce crew member's son raises more than $1.2 million

Firefighters climbed 69 flights of stairs to the top of Columbia Tower in Seattle today while wearing their 50-pound work gear,  in honor of 6-year-old Cole Vukich of University Place.

Published: March 11, 2013 at 6:37 a.m. PDT
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Firefighters climbed 69 flights of stairs to the top of Columbia Tower in Seattle today while wearing their 50-pound work gear,  in honor of 6-year-old Cole Vukich of University Place.

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