Most of the firefighters that died on 9/11 were in the towers trying to help people get out when they collapsed. read more
Then, just as you had watched yet another person take the fatal leap, the second tower began to collapse. Your mind registered debris exploding out from all sides, and then you were running along with firefighters and cops and paramedics. read more
Over the course of the next three hours, 121 engine companies, 62 ladder companies and 27 fire officers were deployed to the scene. All off-duty firefighters were recalled — the first time the FDNY had issued a total recall in over 30 years. read more
Danny was the first firefighter killed on 9/11. The firefighters of Engine 216 were some of the first responders to the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. They were setting up near the south tower when a body jumping from Tower Two struck and killed Danny, who had been a firefighter since 1983. Seven firefighters came to Suhr's aid. read more