Portuguese firefighter José Ricardo Bismarck recounts to NOW his experience in the operations carried out after the September 11 attacks. Bismarck was present in the response work to the disaster, witnessing firsthand the effects of the terrorist attacks on the twin towers.
The Portuguese soldier described the situation as something devastating, stating that "the best fire department in the world was fatally wounded." This statement reveals the significant impact the attacks had on New York's emergency services, which faced an unprecedented situation.
Bismarck's account offers direct testimony from a Portuguese professional who participated in the rescue and recovery operations after one of the darkest moments in recent United States history. His experience as a firefighter is valued by the fact that he was on the ground during one of the most complex and tragic emergency operations ever recorded.
