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25 Years After 9/11: Former FDNY Chiefs on Leadership and Brotherhood
Twenty-five years after September 11, 2001, former FDNY Chief of Department Sal Cassano and retired Chief Tommy Richardson reflect on Ground Zero, firefighter health, leadership, training, and the brotherhood that defines the fire service.
Cassano and Richardson share memories from the World Trade Center site and discuss the lasting impact of 9/11 on the fire service. They examine how fire academy training has evolved, the growing role of EMS integration, and why company commanders remain essential to effective fireground operations and leadership.
The conversation also explores the lives…
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