Collin Atkinson is a firefighter in Pottsville. He's run into burning buildings. He's run a marathon. But running up and down 15 stories at a senior high-rise in Tamaqua in 50 pounds of firefighting gear was a new challenge.
"You're tired. You get sweat in your eyes. 110 flights up will get to you no matter how good shape you're in," Atkinson said.
To achieve 110 flights, firefighters had to go up and down the 15 stories seven times and then up to the fifth floor and down to finish.
The number represents the 110 stories of the World Trade Center before it collapsed after the terror attacks of September 11, 2001.
Participants paid a $30 registration fee. The money raised goes to the Lehigh Valley Hospital Network Burn Foundation.
"It's a good cause, but it takes a lot out of you. But as long as you have the heart, you can do it," said Ray Swartz of Tamaqua.