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Thomas von Essen: A Fire Commissioner’s Firsthand Account of 9/11 (10 min)

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Published: Sep 6, 2026
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Summary

John talks with former NYC Fire Commisioner Thomas von Essen about his somber firsthand account of the operational chaos and profound human loss experienced during the 9/11 attacks.