To a firefighter who is inside one, a fire creates as much darkness as heat. Flames start bright but throw off smoke that can swathe everything in pitch black. Lieutenant Kevin Dowdell did not fight fires so much as he groped through and problem-solved them, relying on half-blind judgment and expertise—and his fellow firefighters to keep flaming debris off his back. More.
The Man Who Refused to Sit on the Sidelines
'9/11 Reunited' trailer shows heartfelt reunions with survivors
As we approach the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, some survivors are reflecting on the tragedy. "It's been 25 years, and without both of them I would've never made it out," Marilyn Willis, a survivor, recalled in the "9/11 Reunited," trailer. "That bond will always be there between us." More.
How TV Will Honor 25th Anniversary of 9/11
Next month marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11, the fateful day in American history in which the nation came under attack in New York, Pennsylvania, and the nation’s capital, and nearly three thousand people lost their lives, thousands of others were injured, and years of reactive warfare commenced. More.
9/11 conspiracy theories: How to respectfully respond to claims
or many first responders, 9/11 was a defining moment and inspired them to join public safety, the military or reinforce their commitment to community service. Yet many years later, conspiracy theories about the attacks continue to circulate online and in everyday conversations. More.
Protecting the promise made to 9/11 victims
The terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, were the deadliest attack on American soil in our nation’s history. Nearly 3,000 people were killed, including 343 FDNY firefighters. But the death and suffering did not end that day. More.
A stranger's kindness saved this Bergen County woman on 9/11
Jennifer R. Glass has posted the same plea on social media for years following Sept. 11: "Help me find the guardian angel who saved my life" in the hours after the life changing attack on America. More.
NYS launches initiative to promote mental health preparedness during emergencies
The New York State Office of Mental Health has launched a public education initiative to help New Yorkers to emotionally prepare for emergencies and recognize resources that can help them cope during stressful events like disasters. More.
World Trade Center related acute traumatic injuries and musculoskeletal disorders: Clinical best practices
Although acute traumatic injuries (ATIs) and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) were relatively common among those exposed to the September 11, 2001 (9/11), terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and in Shanksville, PA, relatively few persons have received treatment from the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program for these conditions. More.