Terrorism Response
Terrorism and WMD response is increasingly becoming a responsibility of fire departments working in an ever-dynamic all-hazards environment. The FireRescue1 Terrorism Response resource page offers information to prepare for terrorist events, plus videos and podcasts to help firefighters prepare for mass violence incidents.
Shanksville Chief Terry Shaffer reflects on how his family is inextricably linked to the tragedy – and how they continue to honor the victims and the community
Turning turn traumatic memories into hope and action to make a difference
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin recently revoked the plea deal for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed that would have spared his life
Authorities: The devices were a step or two away from being ready to explode
Critics say the suspect had no access to bomb-making materials nor the means of carrying out the plot
The extensive flooding has reawakened the protests over a plan to move the 8,584 still-unidentified remains from 9/11 victims into a repository seven stories below ground at the WTC museum
Without a solid paper trail, volunteers at 9/11 have difficult time getting repaid for medical ailments
Authorities found highly explosive materials in the couples New York City apartment
Sandy Hook firefighters stood tall when their community needed them most
The gunman had enough ammo to kill everyone in the school, ammo designed to do the most damage inside tissue
A barged headed to NY from NJ is on its way carrying the crowning spire
The two are accused of trying to obtain weapons of mass destruction for use in the United States
She is believed to be part of a group responsible for 20 arsons
With good behavior time, his current release date is January 2022
No arrests have been made and no bombs were found in the statewide hoax
Once all of the pieces arrive, it will take about 3 months to install
Corp. that owns 7 World Trade Center sued several aviation companies for negligence
Authorities say the man planned to shoot and possibly bomb an Ohio mall; both accomplices were convicted on terrorism charges
The burning home reportedly housed explosives, and the killed man refused to put his hands up when he exited the home
He planned to detonate chemical explosions at a power plant and at former President George W. Bush’s home
The terrorist could face 30 years for his plot to blow up LAX
The NYC medical examiner’s office has identified the remains of a woman from NJ as another victim in the attacks
Closed-circuit television will be available at four military bases for family members
Inmates helped build a replica of the Twin Towers
Following extradition from England, the three will appear in court to learn how their trials will proceed
It appeared that the man was planning to bomb 50 churches in Olka.
The ruling is largely symbolic but may provide an avenue for compensation to victims’ familes
Pastor collected millions for 9/11 and other disaster victims then funneled money into his church and personal account
Families of the victims may ask Congress to look into land-swap deal
One terminal at Baton Rouge airport was shutdown for 3 hours
Those afflicted with cancer and other illnesses from 9/11 will need to be reviewed through the WTC health program
The Pinellas County Commission hopeful says firefighters took advantage of Sept. 11
Win or lose this November, Biden says the volunteer firefighters will be his guest for beer at the White House