About this episode
Battalion Chief Richard Picciotto describes his experience surviving the collapse of the World Trade Center on September 11. Picciotto examines the response to the attacks and the heroism of firefighters who rushed into the burning towers. The conversation explores Picciotto's harrowing ordeal trapped in the rubble and the miraculous survival despite impossible odds. Picciotto discusses the loss of fellow firefighters and the devastating toll on New York's bravest. The discussion addresses the moments before collapse and the terrible realization that the towers would fall. Picciotto examines the aftermath of September 11 and the ongoing trauma affecting survivors. The broadcast explores the courage of first responders and the sacrifices made that day. Picciotto discusses the recovery efforts and the grim task of searching rubble for victims. The conversation addresses how September 11 changed America and the world. Picciotto examines the lessons from that day about heroism, sacrifice, and resilience in facing unthinkable tragedy.