9/11 Rescue 4 Fire Truck NYC

[Alljackedup408]

The brave firefighters that drove this truck to the scene were lost forever, when they entered the twin towers on 9/11/01.

One of my best friend's is a fire fighter, and this truck is currently at his station until next week. Alot of people at my work wanted to see it, so he brought it down. This truck is currently on a tour of the US, being dropped off at many stations across the country. After it is done, it will be parked at the Smithsonian museum Forever, as it has been retired from duty. It truly gave my chills walking around and in this truck. The helmet you see is from one of the guys that left it on the truck, after they headed towards the towers.. and it will always remain on this truck.

This truck bares the battle wounds it suffered in 2001 from the falling debris and chaos. The truck provided shelter to many fire fighters as they hid under the truck as the towers collapsed. This is truly one of the most memorable vehicles I will ever have a chance to touch and see. I figured this group of people here at TMC would truly appreciate the pictures of this.

This is the truck as the towers were falling...

 

[buRRp]

Cool pics.

 

[daddy]

Thanks for sharing that, Brian!

 

[Bowtie2Sierra]

Awesome pics.

It gives me the chills looking at that truck and thinking about all its men went through that day and the weeks after.

 

[RebelThunder]

 

[Z71 Kris]

Thanks for sharing...

sent from my thunderbolt

 

[Alljackedup408]

You guys are welcome. It's really awesome because they dont let people tour the inside really.. but being my friend driving it.. I got to check it all out.

It really made me think hard about the things in life when you see it... crazy.

 

[Boilerup15]

Thanks for sharing. Most people never understand why were crazy enough to run into a burning building, takes alot of courage. Saving lifes is our reward for all the horrible things we see and do.

 

[Alljackedup408]

Thanks for sharing. Most people never understand why were crazy enough to run into a burning building, takes alot of courage. Saving lifes is our reward for all the horrible things we see and do.

Yeah, My hats are off to any Fire Fighter.. run into a building not even giving a 2nd thought about their safety to save someone elses life.. I wanted to be a fire fighter bad... too bad an auto accident ended that choice in life!!!


Hats off to every emergency rescue member!!

 

[RedRider]

Awesome tribute. Thanks for posting this Brian.

Checked the schedule and it's not coming to the west coast.