On June 18, 2007, a fire in Charleston, SC claimed the lives of 9 firefighters after a flashover and structural collapse. From the time of the initial call to the collapse was 37 minutes. In the fire service around the world, they became known as the “Charleston 9”.
Charleston Fire Dept. to hold remembrance ceremony for Charleston 9
NEVER FORGET
NEVER FORGET
- Engineer Bradford "Brad" Baity, of Engine 19
- Capt. Mike Benke of Engine 16
- Firefighter Melvin Champaign, of Engine 16
- Firefighter James "Earl" Drayton, of Engine 19
- Asst. Engineer Michael French, of Ladder 5
- Capt. William Hutchinson, of Engine 19
- Engineer Mark Kelsey, of Ladder 5
- Capt. Louis Mulkey, of Engine 15
- Firefighter Brandon Thompson, of Ladder 5.
WEAR RED!
9 Rounds for Time of:
-3 Rope Climbs
-6 HSPUs
-9 30" Box Jumps
-6 Toes 2 Bar
-3 Deadlifts (315/205)
-3 Rope Climbs
-6 HSPUs
-9 30" Box Jumps
-6 Toes 2 Bar
-3 Deadlifts (315/205)
