Rob Okorn Story
UPDATE (5/1/25) Sadly, I am sorry to say that Rob Okorn has lost his battle with pancreatic cancer and has passed away. Diagnosed in late 2024, he was just 53…
The Ladder 9 Apparatus story
This rig is the oldest one still active in the FDNY. This Seagrave apparatus was purchased in 1999, operating as Tower Ladder 9 in Manhattan. It was buried in rubble…
September 11th story
My name is Warren Smith. On 9/11/2001 I responded to the World Trade Center as alieutenant in Ladder 9.As many of you will remember, September 11 th , 2001, was…