Retired Wichita firefighter prepares for annual 9/11 stair climb

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — A retired firefighter in Wichita is training to climb 110 flights of stairs in remembrance of the 343 firefighters who died in service during the tragic events of 9/11.

Sid Newby spent his career rising through the ranks, peaking at battalion chief.

“I’m 68 years old and it’s not fun, but it’s worth it,” Newby said…

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