Command and control decisions on 9/11 and in its aftermath with FDNY Assistant Chief Thomas Galvin (Retired)

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Command and control decisions on 9/11 and in its aftermath with FDNY Assistant Chief Thomas Galvin (Retired)

On September 11, 2001, when terrorists attacked the World Trade Center, then Deputy Chief Thomas Galvin was working in the quarters of Division 3. In this episode, he speaks to host Captain John Ceriello about his experience that day – how he responded to ground zero, led the evacuation of the Marriott hotel, and survived the collapse of both towers. In the aftermath of 9/11, he explains how he helped rebuild the devastated Department, including aiding in the development of the FDNY’s first Incident Management Team (IMT) and running the FDNY Bureau of Training until 2015.