Firefighters who remember 9/11 and those born afterward reflect on how the sacrifice of 343 FDNY members influenced their decision to join the fire service
Former FDNY Chief Dispatcher Lloyd Moskowitz recalls sending crews to the World Trade Center, answering calls from trapped victims and learning 343 firefighters never returned
John G. Chipura served as a Marine and NYPD detective before joining the FDNY and dying while responding to the World Trade Center on 9/11
Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks with memorial ceremonies, moments of silence, tributes to first responders and volunteer projects nationwide
Hosted by Steve Buscemi, FDNY Lt. Dennis Gordon and Marian Fontana, the podcast’s first show features former FDNY Commissioner Dan Nigro
EXCLUSIVES
9/11 25-YEAR REMEMBRANCE
Twenty-five years after the attacks, Esposito reflects on sacrifice, resilience and the changes that reshaped emergency response — and challenges today’s responders to live up to the standard set by those who served
🎧 What ‘Never Forget’ means 25 years later
FDNY Chief of Department John Esposito recounts FDNY’s devastating losses, the decisions that saved thousands of lives and why honoring 9/11 means preparing the next generation to meet the moment
More than 1,300 firefighters speak up about the quality of training, how training is evaluated and what stands in the way of training more often
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Demystifying NERIS requirements with practical, hands-on examples
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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
We spend decades preparing for the job. Very few of us adequately prepare for the day it ends.
With Tyler’s Fire & EMS Suite, departments can streamline operations with one connected fire and EMS workflow
Padgenite tiles stop heat effectively and are built to survive hose streams, impacts and decades of punishing use
As DFR technology evolves, many of the barriers that once limited adoption are becoming far easier to overcome
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Narrated by Gary Sinise, the film features firsthand accounts from officers, firefighters and EMS providers who responded on one of the nation’s darkest days
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A pension might be padding for a comfortable retirement, but is it all you need?
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From staying active to finding purpose, these tried-and-true strategies will help you navigate and enjoy life after retirement
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