| | | | | | Rod Ford shares the relentless dedication of FDNY firefighters in the aftermath of Sept. 11, illustrating their recovery, remembrance, and commitment to serve New York City. |
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| | | | | | Sponsored | | 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. |
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| | | | Todd Smith reflects on the journey that FDNY Rescue 1 took to recover from their losses on 9/11, including the deaths of 11 members, the loss of a rig and rebuilding a highly-skilled company of firefighters and officers. |
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| | | | Chief Dispatcher Lloyd Moskowitz also tried to comfort 9-1-1 callers knowing he was likely the last person they would talk to. |
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| | | | Firehouse's Product Review team found that RESQTEC's R.A.V.E. Strut can be set into position rapidly and has multiple vehicle connection points on its swivel. For these reasons and others, we believe the R.A.V,.E. would be a substantial addition to the rescue tool cache for any vehicle extrication team. |
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| | | | The lights, one for each of the 9/11 victims, rose over New York Harbor before assembling into the outline of the Twin Towers. |
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| | | A 30-year veteran of the Chicago Fire Department, Sean Kevin, 53, was promoted to battalion chief in 2023. |
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| Standing beside President George W Bush as he addressed responders at the World Trade Center ruins was a special memory for retired FDNY Firefighter Bob Beckwith. |
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| | | “If they’re not of sound mind, or they’re not physically able to do their job, then they can’t take care of our community,” said Minneapolis Fire Chief Reginald "Reggie" Freeman. |
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| | Sponsored | | The fire service’s understanding of modern fire behavior has advanced dramatically—but what the public knows hasn’t kept pace. Discover how occupant actions during the critical “Zero Impact Period” can influence survivability, and learn research-based messages firefighters can use to strengthen safety, training, and community outreach. |
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