FDNY
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
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
How one day transformed emergency preparedness and the lives of generations of first responders
The wall, funded by probationary firefighter Haley Sato through a coin-selling campaign honoring instructor Idris Bey, honors 20 EMS members who died in the line of duty or from World Trade Center-related illnesses
The man in his 40s was riding the wrong way on Richmond Avenue when an ambulance, not responding to an emergency, struck him while turning onto Christopher Lane
Life-threatening emergency response times have climbed from 9:34 in 2021 to 13:09 this fiscal year as FDNY loses about 10 ambulance units daily to staffing shortages, with officials pointing to the pay gap between EMTs and firefighters
FDNY response times to life-threatening medical emergencies increased in fiscal 2026, according to the city’s latest Mayor’s Management Report
First responders and others who worked at Ground Zero reflect on the trauma, health effects, loss and moments of humanity that have stayed with them for 25 years
FDNY honored the 343 members killed on 9/11 and 453 more who have since died from World Trade Center-related cancers and respiratory illnesses
New York City opened a public portal containing 170,000 pages of 9/11 records sought for years by first responders, survivors and families concerned about Ground Zero health risks
As deaths from 9/11-related illnesses surpass 6,000, advocates are pressing New York City to release decades-old records detailing air quality and toxic exposures at Ground Zero
The FDNY added 36 names to its World Trade Center Memorial Wall, bringing to 438 the number of fire and EMS members honored after dying from illnesses linked to Ground Zero
Lillian Bonsignore spent weeks working the pile; 25 years later, the area still triggers her brain to recall the smell “like it’s day one”
FDNY researchers are seeking federal coverage for cardiovascular disease, cognitive decline and other conditions as firefighters and EMS members exposed to Ground Zero toxins age
FDNY Assistant Commissioner for Communications Steve Gregory reflects on the unsung heroes of the 9/11 response:
“I don’t know what the next level beyond fantastic is”
“I don’t know what the next level beyond fantastic is”
Go inside the National September 11 Memorial & Museum and the 9/11 Museum Workshop
What began as scribbled names on yellow legal pads ultimately became FDNY’s official missing and deceased list — the 343
Rear Admiral Lisa Delaney discusses eligibility, covered conditions and why some responders are only now seeking care
Five firefighters and 14 civilians were taken to hospitals after an FDNY fire truck and MTA bus collided at a Bronx intersection
The fast-moving Queens fire spread through several century-old wood-frame homes, killing a 78-year-old woman
The newlyweds included Answer the Call among more than 20 charities receiving $26 million in donations surrounding their wedding
Two people suffered minor injuries after an incendiary device was deployed outside 26 Federal Plaza, prompting a terrorism task force investigation
An FDNY EMT told The New York Times she works a second job to make ends meet, renewing calls to raise EMS pay to match firefighters’ salaries
Police said the EMT was punched in the head and body after he stopped to confront someone who hurled a rock at his ambulance in the Bronx
The new World Trade Center Retired Responders Memorial Wall honors 154 retired FDNY members who assisted in rescue and recovery efforts after Sept. 11 and later died from WTC-related illnesses
Richmond University Medical Center was recognized for treating 20 patients, including many FDNY members
FDNY’s top EMS operations medal recognized two paramedics for their work at a Brooklyn fire
Six people were hospitalized after a stabbing inside one of the nation’s busiest transit hubs, as authorities took a suspect into custody and investigated what led to the attack
City leaders are pushing for funding to determine when officials first knew Ground Zero air quality was dangerous and to release records tied to post-9/11 exposure risks
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