9/11: Remembering the Fallen and Lessons for First Responders | Two Volleys and a Guest
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9/11: Remembering the Fallen and Lessons for First Responders | Two Volleys and a Guest

B1IntermediateOctober 16, 202634 min

September 11 changed the lives of first responders and communities forever. Jerry Knapp and Tim Pillsworth step away from their usual interview format to reflect on 9/11, sharing personal memories from West Point and local firehouses while honoring the friends they lost and remembering the lasting health impacts on first responders. This heartfelt conversation goes beyond remembrance to examine the lessons emergency services and communities must carry forward. Knapp and Pillsworth discuss the importance of local emergency planning, establishing clear incident command structures, preparing communities for the unexpected, and educating younger generations about the events of September 11 and their...

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From MSA helmets and stream light flashlights to seek thermal imaging cameras and so much more, the Firestore.com has everything you need to serve your community safely and effectively. Welcome to episode 13 of Two Volleys and the Guests. My name is Jerry Knapp, your host with my co-host Tim Pillsworth. Today is September 11th, it's around 1600 hours and we don't have

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have a guest today. We're just going to share our memories and just some thoughts on 9-11. We are about 30 miles north of New York City so we were heavily affected. Rockland County, my county, lost 82 people total, 19 of which were firefighters. So it kind of hit, not that it doesn't hit everybody hard,

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but it hits everybody hard. So Tim, you want to kick us off? Yeah, thanks, Jerry. Normally at this point in time,

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