FDNY Chief at WTC on 9/11: It Was the Last Time I Saw My Brother | Amanpour and Company
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- Опубликовано: 9 сен 2021
- On the morning of 9/11, FDNY Assistant Chief Joe Pfeifer led his firefighters to investigate a possible gas leak reported in downtown Manhattan. He had no idea what was coming. Pfeifer documented his experience as the first fire chief to reach Ground Zero in his memoir, "Ordinary Heroes." He spoke to Hari Sreenivasan about the day everything changed.
Originally aired on September 10, 2021.
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I watch the Naudet brothers video every year. Thank you Chief for your incredible service, I will never forget.
Seems like a wonderful, sensitive man. I am so sorry he lost his brother.
This poor guy literally lived thru hell on earth, lost his brother, lost so many colleagues, and has relived this moment how many times since? Yet he talks so well, (tho u can hear the pain to do it) and to see him brighten up to talk about his brother was so lovely. A true hero.
The way he lit up when spoke of his brother's fun-loving nature. God bless you, sir.
Chief Joe Pfeifer, all respect.
I’ve seen quite a few clips and interviews with this gentleman over the years and what a lovely man he seems to be. Eloquent, thoughtful and not afraid to wear his heart on his sleeve.
A quiet, kind hero and great role model for “being the change you wish to see” in your world and “leading by example” - without the bluster… empty words and promises, or incongruent hypocrisy we see so often these days
He seems relatively unscathed by the usual pitfalls of ego and abuse of power that can so easily tempt, or be the downfall of folks in positions of such leadership and authority.
Bless 🤍🕊
what a beautiful segment, with grace and love we appreciate his powerful personal story of a day we all share in common but for many the trauma is multi layered and long lasting.
Admirable courage by my brother who performed flawlessly amid hell on earth. 👑👊🏻
I was home before work when my sister-in-law Pat (now passed away) called and said, "Turn on the television". I saw a burning building and remember thinking oh what a horrible accident. Not long after the 2nd tower was struck and I knew what it meant right away. This wasn't an accident. I'll never understand how people can take the lives of others. We humans don't live long and we should be celebrating life every second of every day.
My favorite fire fighter. Listen to how he answers Jules Naudet's question in the documentary about if he can be with him. "Stay with me" says the Chief. How he said it I would've felt safe with him anywhere.
Same! He’s an amazing man!
He also threw himself on top of Jules and took all the hits from debris during the second collapse. I love this man with all my heart. He must be an amazing Dad.
He could have never have known the towers would fall as he and other firemen entered the towers. Watching the Naudet brothers film you can see and feel the fear among all the firefighters. Because of the extraordinary task ahead of them. I can’t imagine the pain it has caused Chief Pfifer. Many heroes died on 9/11 and may they RIP.
An amazing interview. I know a guy from engine 33 who survived that day because he got lucky being the driver while the rest of his crew went up including The Chiefs bro. The chief has a great perspective on it, while my friend does as well he never speaks of it really. He is just living a humble life, happily but you know he feels this everyday of his life. I admire his will to keep on
Speaking straight from the heart and straight to the interviewers heart and you can see it land. I admire this Human Being so much, what a shining example of us at our best.
He seems such a kind gentleman so sad about his brother knowing when he took those stairs that will be the last time seeing him. I'm glad his telling his story. I wish him all the very best. 🇬🇧
Invaluable interview. Thank you.
WHAT A HERO….Love you CHIEF….We will never forget
His a legend 👏 thank you for your wisdom and knowledge 🙏
"GOD BLESS THOSE FIRE FIGHTERS THAT DAY OF SEPTEMBER 11TH 2001.
9/11 is one day nobody will ever forget. Grant it I wasnt there in person, but I was in prayers. I was a volunteer Firefighter when this happened in Kentucky, I remember calling tryin to find a way to get to Newyork from Kentucky an nobody was goin there for some reason. I was so angry that this happend a few weeks later I signed up for the Army so I can go kick some ass over this. And we did just that but I still dont feel like we made a dent compared to what they did. This event wilp forever be etched into the brains of everyone across the nation that was able to watch the tv. I will never forget.. I would give anything to meet the Firefighters an shake their hands.
HERO,
What a disaster, so many people lost, horrific....G Bush used this tragedy to invade Afghanistan & Iraq, covering for the Saudis. Many profited off this, (may they rot in hell). Blessings to the brave fire fighters! Blessings to the families of the lost souls.
🌞☕️☕️☕️☕️
My side of my family. Ira Pfeifer side of my. family. 🎉 ❤
i have always wondered why the people where not choppered of the roofs of those buildings.the attack was not by afghans . there where zero on board the planes. and they had lost control of their nation too ben laden . we blew 2.26 trillion because the g o p are the worst leaders we have. the last thing they did well was the civil rights laws. back in 1964.
For a number of reasons:
-The stairwells were so badly damaged and filled with debris that it was impossible for people trapped on the upper floors to reach the roof.
-Those who managed to reach the top floor found that the doors to the roof were locked and therefore couldn't access the roof anyhow (this was supposedly the case in the North Tower).
-Considering these two difficult circumstances already, even if the trapped people could reach the roof in either of the two towers, the smoke billowing over the top of both buildings would have made it nearly impossible to perform rescue operations (though this needs evidence, I understand).
It was such an unprecedented attack and that was for a reason. It was deliberate so that it was impossible for the public and emergency services to be able to combat the situation that day. It was to make people feel absolutely helpless, and sadly, it worked.
On that note though, you are right, the lack of response from the air was highly suspicious. There was even one firefighter who survived that day who said that one of his fellow firemen stated 'Where is the Air Force?', and rightly so. The government's ineptitude on that day was damning and implied that there is more to 9/11 than meets the eye.
Also, they could not get people off of the roof because the doors to the rooftops were locked in both buildings. A police helicopter tried.. no one could get to the roof.