Communication during the September 11 attacks
Communication problems and successes played an important role during the September 11 attacks in 2001 and their aftermath. Systems were variously destroyed or overwhelmed by loads greater than they were designed to carry, or failed to operate as intended or desired.
U.S. President George W. Bush talks on a STU-III secure telephone as he watches television coverage of the September 11 attacks from a school classroom in Florida.
Screencap of the frozen WPIX image
The complete 9/11 Commission Report available from the archived version of the 9/11 Commission website
New York City Fire Department
The New York City Fire Department, officially the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the full-service fire department of New York City, serving all five boroughs. The FDNY is responsible for fire suppression and fire prevention, and is a major provider of EMS services in New York City. Beyond fire suppression and EMS, the FDNY is responsible for a broad range of services, including technical rescue, CBRN defense, and structural collapse response and analysis. The FDNY is equipped with a wide variety of general-purpose and specialized Vehicles,Tools and Equipment to serve its varied missions.
A FDNY deputy chief during rescue efforts at the World Trade Center following the September 11, 2001 attacks.
Mid 19th century Chief
First firefighting reservoir, behind school, 1831
Original sheet celebrating the official formation of the Metropolitan Fire Department, 1866
