Remembering the Fallen Firefighters from 9/11 | An Idaho National Laboratory Fire Department Tribute

INL Fire Department honors fallen firefighters on the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11 Each year on Sept. 11, the Idaho National Laboratory Fire Department honors those who gave the ultimate sacrifice on that fateful day in 2001. We raise the aerial ladder on Engine 112, light up the beams of the ladder with blue lights, and proudly fly the flag of our country from the platform. We began today by assembling at 0759, the approximate time of the collapse of the South Tower of the World Trade Center. Following a 343-second moment of silence — one second for each fallen firefighter at ground zero — the Fireman’s Prayer was recited over the radio system. The INL Fire Department Honor Guard then presented the colors of the United States and lowered them to half-staff. Following the ceremony, our members assembled at the CFA fire training tower for a memorial stair climb. Each member carried the name of each of the fallen firefighters and climbed a flight of stairs in honor of that lost brother or sister. The firefighters then read the names of the fallen aloud, ringing a bell to honor each of them. Life during this pandemic has been difficult, but today we pause and reflect on this day 20 years ago – NEVER FORGET. #September11 #AlwaysRemember #NeverForget #firefighters #PatriotDay