Biggleswade crew commander climbs America's tallest tower to honour 9/11 victims

Biggleswade Community Fire Station's crew commander took part in gruelling stair climb to honour the victims of 9/11.

Vincent Archer recently tackled the 'Tunnel to Towers' stair climb in New York alongside 1,250 fellow participants.

Vincent completed the 'Tunnel to Towers' stair climb. Image: Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service.placeholder image
Vincent completed the 'Tunnel to Towers' stair climb. Image: Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service.

The determined firefighter completed the 104 floors and 2,226 steps of the Freedom Tower – the tallest building in the United States of America – and in the Western Hemisphere.

A Biggleswade Community Fire Station spokesperson said: "Congratulations Vince on an incredible achievement, and for representing Biggleswade Community Fire Station and Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service.

"He completed the climb in an amazing 37 minutes and 44 seconds."

'The Freedom Tower' is the nickname for the ‘One World Trade Center’, which was built on part of the Ground Zero site in 2014.

The event was to honour the heroes of 9/11 and mark its 25th anniversary.

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