On September 11, 2001, 343 New York City Fire Department (FDNY) firefighters made the ultimate sacrifice while responding to the attacks on the World Trade Center. Each image is a reminder of the sacrifices made that day, and of the lives that continue to be affected by 9/11-related illnesses. Nearly 24 years later, we will never forget the bravery of those who responded. | Leary Firefighters Foundation

We spoke with New York City Fire Department (FDNY) firefighters who lost their fathers in the line of duty while responding to the attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Now serving in the same department as their fathers, these firefighters carry forward a legacy of courage, sacrifice, and unwavering devotion to others. As we approach the 24th anniversary of the attacks, we remember the lives lost that day and the many more since due to 9/11-related illnesses. Join us in remem

In collaboration with the New York City Fire Museum , each month we spotlight interesting facts, tools, and people of the FDNY who were the “First” to make history. In the latest installation of our FDNY Firsts series, we take a look the Halligan tool that was created in the 1940’s by FDNY Deputy Chief Hugh Halligan. Versions of the Halligan are still used by fire departments around the world. | New York City Fire Department (FDNY)

“At 6:00 this morning the Fire Department was alerted to a report of a fire at 2086 Anthony Avenue. We arrived to find heavy fire in two buildings and very quickly transmitted a 2nd alarm. It eventually became a 3rd alarm, bringing more than 40 fire and EMS units and 150 fire and EMS personnel to the scene. We had fire throughout two buildings, and unfortunately, we did have two fatalities,” said Chief of Department John Esposito. “We did unfortunately have a car parked on the closest fire hydra