ORLANDO, Fla. — Orange County Fire Rescue is preparing to mark 25 years since the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks through a demanding workout centered around the number 343.
The annual 343 Hero Challenge is a firefighter-themed fitness competition honoring the 343 firefighters and other first responders who died while trying to save others on 9/11.
Firefighters and community members participate in high-intensity exercises that reflect some of the physical demands firefighters face. During parts of the competition, participants wear helmets and air packs while carrying hoses…