The first fire chief to reach the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, recounts his harrowing experience leading the response to the attacks in a newly shared account. His firsthand perspective offers a rare glimpse into the chaotic moments as emergency crews arrived amid collapsing towers and desperate survivors. The interview details the immediate challenges faced by firefighters and the overwhelming scale of the disaster. His story underscores the bravery and coordination of first responders in one of the most defining tragedies in U.S. history.
First NYC fire chief to arrive at World Trade Center on 9/11 shares his story CBS News
