FDNY 9/11 Impact and Legacy

The transcript recounts the heroic actions of the FDNY during the 9/11 attacks. It highlights the bravery and sacrifices of firefighters who responded to the World Trade Center, led by figures like Joe Pfeifer and Peter Ganci. Despite the tragic loss of 343 members, the FDNY's legacy continues through the children of the fallen and ongoing efforts to honor their memory.

How many firehouses are there in New York neighborhoods?

• 62

• 121

• 343

• 217

What was the primary goal of the FDNY during the 9/11 attacks?

• To extinguish the fire

• To secure the perimeter

• To document the event

• To evacuate as many people as possible

Who was the Chief of Department leading the FDNY on 9/11?

• Joe Pfeifer

• Sal Cassano

• Dan Nigro

• Peter Ganci

What was the significant challenge faced by Orio Palmer during the rescue efforts?

• Fire spreading rapidly

• Lack of equipment

• Blocked stairwells

• Communication failure

What was the fate of the first firefighter killed during the 9/11 attacks?

• Hit by debris

• Caught in an explosion

• Fell from a height

• Hit by a falling person

How many FDNY members perished on 9/11?

• 217

• 343

• 121

• 62

What was the emotional impact on the FDNY members who survived?

• Guilt

• Relief

• Indifference

• Anger

What role did the children of fallen firefighters play in the FDNY after 9/11?

• They avoided joining the FDNY

• They became police officers

• They continued the legacy by joining the FDNY

• They moved away from New York

What is the significance of Orio Palmer's name in the FDNY today?

• A fire station is named after him

• An award for bravery

• An award for physical fitness

• A memorial park

What percentage of people below the fires in the towers survived?

• 100%

• 75%

• 99%

• 50%