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

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Podcast: [77 WABC MiniCasts](https://stenobird.com/podcast/77-wabc-minicasts-5907352)
Published: 2026-09-06T14:54:27+00:00
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## Resource

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.

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