{"id":9605,"date":"2017-10-18T11:54:35","date_gmt":"2017-10-18T15:54:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/?post_type=press-release&#038;p=9605"},"modified":"2017-10-23T12:59:16","modified_gmt":"2017-10-23T16:59:16","slug":"orange-county-fire-rescue-sweats-343-hero-challenge-honor-fallen-firefighters-911","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/media-advisories\/press-releases\/2017\/10\/orange-county-fire-rescue-sweats-343-hero-challenge-honor-fallen-firefighters-911\/","title":{"rendered":"Orange County Fire Rescue Sweats It Out For 343 Hero Challenge To Honor Fallen Firefighters Of 9\/11"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8084 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/OCFL-OCFR-300x132.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/OCFL-OCFR-300x132.png 300w, https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/OCFL-OCFR.png 343w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Orange County Fire Rescue will hold its fifth annual 343 Hero Challenge on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, at Orange County Fire Rescue\u2019s Training Facility, also known as the \u201cFit Pit.\u201d Participants will compete in strenuous athletic challenges featuring CrossFit-style workouts and firefighting tasks that simulate the actions of the 343 fallen firefighters on 9\/11. Traditionally held in September near the anniversary of 9\/11, this year\u2019s event was postponed due to Hurricane Irma, as Orange County Fire Rescue prepared for the storm and aided the community in the aftermath.<\/p>\n<p>Similar to previous years, the Honor Guard will kick off the event as they pay tribute to the firefighters who selflessly risked their lives to help others. The trademark 343 Hero Challenge exercise remains consistent, challenging competitors to complete step-ups for three minutes and 43 seconds while wearing bunker gear, carrying hose and viewing profound images from 9\/11. The activity puts into perspective the grueling obstacles firefighters faced as they climbed the Twin Towers.<\/p>\n<p>The event is open to the public and all proceeds, including registration costs, will support the Firefighter Cancer Support Network.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHO:<\/strong> Fire Chief Otto Drozd III<br \/>\nOrange County Fire Rescue<br \/>\nCrossFit Broken Chains<br \/>\nFiresled Fitness and Training<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHAT:<\/strong> 343 Hero Challenge<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHEN:<\/strong> Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, 7:00 a.m. &#8211; 3:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHERE:<\/strong> Orange County Fire Rescue Training Facility<br \/>\n2976 Forsyth Road<br \/>\nWinter Park, FL 32792<\/p>\n<p><strong>INTERVIEW\/VIDEO OPPS:<\/strong> Wellness Coordinator, Lieutenant Anthony Willis<br \/>\n343 Hero Challenge competition<br \/>\nOpening ceremony inclusive of flag display and Honor Guard<br \/>\nIntervals of competitors participating in fitness challenges<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Orange County Fire Rescue will hold its fifth annual 343 Hero Challenge on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, at Orange County Fire Rescue\u2019s Training Facility, also known as the \u201cFit Pit.\u201d Participants will compete in strenuous athletic challenges featuring CrossFit-style workouts and firefighting tasks that simulate the actions of the 343 fallen firefighters on 9\/11. 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