Chapter
Honoring a Fallen Firefighter
36:13 - 41:02 (04:49)
A friend of a firefighter who was killed on 9/11 shares the story of how he was ordered to bring the body to a firehouse for respect and dignity, while some people tried to slow down their acceleration rate to the ground to avoid death.
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The closure of nine firehouses in New York City after the September 11th terrorist attacks has resulted in a decrease in fire protection, with one million more people now living in the city than in 2001.
36:13 - 37:51 (01:38)
September 11th
Summary
The closure of nine firehouses in New York City after the September 11th terrorist attacks has resulted in a decrease in fire protection, with one million more people now living in the city than in 2001. The decision of those who jumped from the Twin Towers to avoid burning alive was an act of sheer desperation.
ChapterHonoring a Fallen Firefighter
Episode#220 – Niels Jorgensen: New York Firefighters and the Heroes of 9/11
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
A firefighter recounts the emotional and difficult process of retrieving and honoring the body of his coworker, Daniel Surff, who was killed during the September 11th attacks.
37:51 - 41:02 (03:11)
September 11th
Summary
A firefighter recounts the emotional and difficult process of retrieving and honoring the body of his coworker, Daniel Surff, who was killed during the September 11th attacks.