South Lake Tahoe firefighters join others in 9/11 climb of Pyramid Peak

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Two members of the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue family joined members of other agencies on a 9/11 climb up the 9,983-foot Pyramid Peak Tuesday.

Captain Kim George and Engineer Brenan Davis took 13,784 steps on the 4.7 miles hike that involved a gain of 4,000 feet in elevation.

Personnel from El Dorado County Fire, Alameda County Fire and Berkley Fire Departments also participated. They wore jackets and helmets on the climb that honored the 343 firefighters from the New York City Fire Department who lost their lives on 9/11/01.