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On September 11, 2001, terrorists used hijacked airplanes as weapons to attack the United States. Two planes hit the World Trade Center towers in New York City. One plane flew into the side of the Pentagon. A fourth plane crashed in a Pennsylvania field after passengers stormed the cockpit. Nearly 3,000 people died in the attack.

Thousands of first responders answered the call that day to search for survivors amid the rubble, smoke and debris, with 343 firefighters ultimately perishing in the collapse of the Twin Towers and countless more succumbing to 9/11-related illnesses from working at Ground Zero.

Use this resource page to learn about developments in healthcare protections for 9/11 first responders, read the experiences of those who were there and stay current on counter-terrorism priorities for law enforcement.

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After enduring 13 hours in the World Trade Center rubble, Will Jimeno’s story of survival and Dominick Pezzulo’s ultimate sacrifice led LAPD officer Joe Cirrito into law enforcement
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The LEO was training for a memorial ride to honor 9/11 victims when a van blew past a stop sign and hit him
A street in Staten Island was renamed after the 76-year-old officer who died from 9/11-related leukemia in May 2018
The dedication is fittingly the anniversary of the recovery’s end: May 30
Jon Stewart said it was “nonsense” that first responders and their families again have to “beg” Congress for money nearly 18 years after the attacks
Suffolk Police Det. Stephen Mullen, a decorated and revered 26-year veteran, died on Friday of cancer he contracted while responding to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks
The 39-foot Safe boat, named “9/11 Heroes,” was dedicated to seven officers who died of 9/11-related illnesses
The law makes firefighters, cops and emergency service officers fatally sickened by the toxic debris pile eligible for the 9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor
Joseph L. Pidoto, 51, was off when the attacks occurred, but went to assist when he heard about the attacks on TV
Mayor de Blasio previously opted to hash out sick leave parameters with individual unions
Sgt. Dennis W. Reichardt developed cancer after spending three months searching through debris at Ground Zero