A NYC firehouse was 1st to respond on 9/11. 25 years on, Sal Argano is the last still on staff
Summary
Sal Argano is the last firefighter still working at New York City's "Ten House," the fire station that first responded to the 9/11 attacks 25 years ago. The station is located near the World Trade Center site and serves both as an active firehouse and a memorial place visited by many tourists.Key Facts
- "Ten House" is the nickname for FDNY Engine 10 and Ladder 10 fire station in Manhattan, near the 9/11 Memorial.
- Sal Argano, a firefighter who was not at the station during the attacks, survived because he was temporarily assigned elsewhere.
- Six firefighters from this station died during the collapse of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.
- The station remains active, responding to emergencies while also welcoming visitors who come to honor those lost in the attacks.
- The firehouse has a large bronze plaque listing the names of firefighters who died on 9/11.
- Captain Terence Brody, who joined the station in 2016, says the firehouse is well known globally and frequently visited by people paying respects.
- The station was used as a command center and resting spot for first responders after the attacks.
- The area around the firehouse has seen redevelopment and rebirth since 9/11.
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