First FDNY chief to enter World Trade Center on 9/11 recalls seeing brother for last time
Summary
Joseph Pfeifer was the first fire chief from the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) to enter the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. He set up a command post there and saw his brother, Lieutenant Kevin Pfeifer, for the last time before Kevin died along with 343 other firefighters during rescue efforts.Key Facts
- Joseph Pfeifer was the first FDNY chief to enter the World Trade Center on 9/11.
- He established a command post at the site after the terror attacks began.
- His brother, Kevin Pfeifer, was a fire lieutenant with the FDNY.
- Joseph saw Kevin for the last time at the World Trade Center that day.
- Kevin Pfeifer died during rescue missions along with 343 other firefighters.
- The article recalls the personal and heroic experiences of firefighters during 9/11.
- The story was reported by CBS News and is available on the CBS News app.
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