Paterson Fire Department
The Paterson Fire Department jumped into action, crossing the river to help out at the World Trade Center.
Getting Out Of The Towers
Learn about how the Twin Towers were built to withstand fire, as well as the initial response of the FDNY during 9/11.
Firefighter Michael Haub
Michael Haub, died on 9/11, working to save others, but his remains were only identified 18 years later.
Dan Holdridge Pentagon 9/11
Dan Holdridge was working at the Pentagon on 9/11 and was only feet away from the site of the crash.
Two Friends on 9/11
Two hometown friends were linked on 9/11; one working at the Pentagon, and the other on-board AA Flight 77.
US Perception of the Attacks
The Pew Research Center did a study on how people remembered the attacks to see what kind of an effect it had.
Veterinarians at the Pentagon
It wasn’t just rescue workers who searched for survivors but also a crew of veterinarians and their dogs.
Fire At The Pentagon
The Pentagon had design features also made it difficult for the fire to be put out once it raged out of control.
Col. Yori Escalante
Col. Yori Escalante was one of the first people to realize that the explosion was an attack, and not an accident.
FBI Investigate Pentagon Debris
Two FBI agents were part of the team that went through the debris in the weeks after the Pentagon attacks.
Manal Ezzat
Serving in the Army Corps of Engineers, Manal Ezzat was present on the day that the Pentagon was attacked.
Learning From Crisis
Many lessons were learned including new methods for responding to other crises, both natural and manmade.
