Sal Argano, a New York City firefighter, narrowly escaped death on September 11, 2001, because he was temporarily assigned to a Brooklyn station instead of his usual post near the World Trade Center. Six of his colleagues were among the 343 firefighters who died that day. Now 65, Argano remains the last firefighter from that time still working at the firehouse, which has become a part of the 9/11 memorial. Visitors often stop to see the bronze relief honoring fallen firefighters and the station’s iconic fire trucks. Captain Terence Brody, who joined the station in 2016, recalls the overwhelming atmosphere at ground zero. Over the years, the firehouse has witnessed the area’s transformation, serving as a command center and refuge for first responders. Today, it stands as a symbol of resilience and remembrance.
QUESTION: How might visiting a place like Ten House impact people’s understanding of historical events like 9/11?
A NYC firehouse was 1st to respond on 9/11. 25 years on, Sal Argano is the last still on staff
