9/11 Firefighter Communications In WTC - Part 7

the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey refused to release the audiotape of firefighters' communications from the World Trade Center during the September 11 attacks. In early November 2002, the tape was released to the New York Times, then to other unspecified "news outlets" (according to the Associated Press). To my knowledge, the NYT is the only outlet to post excerpts from the tape.

Ive obtained this recording. I now present it to you in its entirety.

According to the Port Authority, this recording covers approximately 8:45 to 9:58 AM Eastern.

Category:

News & Politics

Tags:

• September
• 11th
• 2001
• terrorists

[MarcUmile]

This recorded communication between Chief Orio Palmer of Batallion 7 and Ladder 15 is harrowing to listen to, yet it is the sound of true heroism in action. Palmer reached the 78th floor sky lobby of WTC2, and I can just imagine what he saw amidst the raging fire and smoke. This is where Flight 175 had hit. The "numerous 1045 Code 1's" were the hundreds of people on that floor who lay dead there in front of him. You can almost hear the harrowing agony and sorrow in his voice. Heroes All.

[juleeeuh]

more people should care and never forget what happended that day.

i respect those who do.