Surviving the Collapse: FDNY Battalion Chief Al Fuentes on 9/11

24K views · 1.4K reactions | “Fire, EMS and dispatch did an extraordinary job rescuing a number of civilians including an incredible roof rope rescue on the 20th floor. I cannot emphasize enough the extraordinary work of our members in unbelievably dangerous conditions,” said Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh on the efforts by FDNY members at 3-alarm fire at 429 East 52nd Street in Manhattan on Saturday, November 5th. | New York City Fire Department (FDNY) | Facebook

8.25.25 | Upper West Side, Manhattan - Just after 4pm Manhattan fire dispatch received numerous calls reporting fire from the top floor of a building on 75th street and Central Park West. Firefighters arrived to find a well-involved penthouse fire extending to the exposures. Multiple lines were stretched to combat the flames, and a 2nd Alarm was transmitted. Hot weather made the fire even more treacherous for the members operating. After an hour of labor intensive work, the FDNY was able to cont

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