A Firefighter’s 110-Flight Tribute | Wichita News

Sixty-eight-year-old retired firefighter Sid Newby is tackling a grueling 110-floor stair climb—not for fitness alone, but as a solemn tribute to the 343 firefighters who perished on 9/11. Once a battalion chief, Newby draws strength from their sacrifice, channeling mental grit alongside physical endurance. His effort also shines a light on the hidden toll of firefighting: since 9/11, hundreds more have died from cancer linked to exposure at Ground Zero. Thanks to the newly signed Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act, occupational cancer now counts as a line-of-duty death. Newby’s training partner, Brian Doffing, runs a facility focused on proactive health care—saunas, toxin removal, and screenings—that’s already saved lives. Though retired for seven years, Newby took on the climb at his son’s urging, honoring the fallen and standing with their families. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f8ee5d07d0721381