A FIREMAN is climbing over 4,000 steps for the Fire Fighters Charity, as this year marks 25 years since the 9/11 Twin Tower attacks at the World Trade Centre in New York.

Owen Batty started a Just Giving page raising funds for the worthwhile cause, whilst honouring the courage and sacrifice shown by New York firefighters on September 11, 2001.

In total, Owen is climbing 4,142 steps, which is the total number in both of the Twin Towers combined, wearing full fire kit, including breathing apparatus, at Ludus Gym in Monmouth, located in Singleton Court Business Centre on the Wonastow Road Industrial Estate.

He is hoping to raise £500 from his efforts, and says: “This challenge is my way of honouring the incredible courage and sacrifice shown by firefighters on 11 September 2001, a day that changed the world forever.”

Nearly 3,000 people from more than 100 nations lost their lives in the terrorist attack.

Included among them were 343 members of the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) who lost their lives while responding to help others.

Since 2001, more than 400 more FDNY firefighters have lost their lives to illnesses associated with the toxic conditions they were exposed to during the rescue and recovery operations at Ground Zero.

Hundreds of firefighters were determined to reach those trapped inside.

Their courage, sacrifice and dedication helped save countless lives in what still remains one of the devastating attacks in history, which has left a lasting impact the world.

Owen’s fundraiser will boost the Fire Fighters Charity efforts to provide lifelong support to serving firefighters, retired personnel, fire and rescue staff, volunteers and their families.

If anyone would like to donate towards Owen’s charity climb, you can find out more information on his justgiving.com page.