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Joseph Pfeifer, the FDNY chief who first responded

SDPB | By Cara Hetland,
Chris Laughery
Published September 9, 2021 at 2:07 PM CDT
The twin towers of the World Trade Center billow smoke after hijacked airliners crashed into them early 11 September, 2001.
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The twin towers of the World Trade Center billow smoke after hijacked airliners crashed into them early 11 September, 2001.

This week marks 20 years since the World Trade Center was attacked by terrorists. Joseph Pfeifer was the first FDNY fire chief to respond and now has written a book. He joins us today to reflect on that day.
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Cara Hetland
Cara Hetland is the Director of Radio and Journalism Content for South Dakota Public Broadcasting.
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Chris Laughery
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