Daniel Nigro was promoted to Chief of Department after 9/11 and he shared his story with Firehouse, along with accounts from Al Fuentes here. Read the interviews with FDNY Battalion Chief Jack Calderone and Firefighter Billy Spade here.
Frederick Ill III was only on the FDNY for six weeks when he responded to the World Trade Center, where his father perished. He reflects on his 25-year journey from probie to captain, honoring his father's legacy.
At its heart, Rising from Ground Zero is a book about service, leadership, meaning, and the extraordinary human capacity to endure, learn, and grow after tragedy. It is a tribute to those who served and a reminder that while we cannot control what fate places before us, we can choose how we respond. 51% of authors’ net profits will go to charities supporting FDNY members and their families.
New documents -- previously hidden -- released Tuesday include a memo that proves city officials were worried that thousands of first responders could potentially suffer from "toxic exposure."
Because myriad variables emerge at fires, Jake Henderson believes that it's impossible for specific plans to be developed for every situation and that truck company crews are well-served when generalized scenarios are identified and used to create a practical playbook.
