Why do Firefighters climb? Each year firefighters from across the country join their Chicago-area brethren at the "Hustle Up the Hancock" to honor the 343 fallen firefighters who gave their lives in the 9/11 World Trade Center Disaster. 

Can my firehouse have a separate team? Individual firehouses can form their own team. For example, Naperville Firefighters can form a "Naperville Firefighters Team."  Individual teams receive benefits including a team packet mailing and a team photo. If a firefighter would like to climb, but his/her firehouse is not forming a team, then he/she can join the "Firefighters for New York" team. All firefighters will climb together at a time to be determined. (All teams, including firehouse teams, participating in Hustle Up the Hancock pay a $125 team fee.)

Can my friends & family members climb with me? Family and friends are welcome and encouraged to participate in the event and can join a firefighter team during the General Registration Process. General Registration opens on Tuesday, November 1st at 8:00 am CST. Be sure family and friends register early on Tuesday, November 1st - the event sells out quickly. Once General Registration closes to the general public, only firefighters can join firefighter teams. **Please note that these held climbing spaces are for firefighters only, so be courteous of your fellow firefighters by ensuring the spaces are used only by firefighters.

What if I miss online registration? All Firefighters who miss the online registration deadline must then register by mail. Climbing spots are available on a first come, first served basis. The earlier you send it in, the more likely you will have a chance of getting registered. All firefighter registration forms must be received by Friday, December 16, 2011.