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Manchester Professor Takes First at Hartford Fight for Air Climb

April 22, 2026 - Kudos

Manchester Professor Timothy Kussow represented the Mansfield–Willimantic Fire Department Climb Team at the Fight For Air Climb in Hartford in April. He climbed on 34 floors (688 steps) in full gear with SCBA at Hartford 21. He earned 1st place in the 50–59 Firefighter age group — an outstanding performance in support of the American Lung Association!

Updated: April 28, 2026