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Ten House: A Living 9/11 Memorial 25 Years Later
9/9/2026, 11:25:51 AM
Core Event: 25-Year Milestone for the FDNY Station Across from Ground Zero
On the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks, the FDNY firehouse known as “Ten House” – Ladder 10 and Engine 10 at the corner of Greenwich and Liberty Streets – remains an active emergency unit and a de-facto tourist stop. The station’s crews continue to answer calls while fielding daily visits from visitors who come to see the bronze relief listing the names of the 343 New York City firefighters killed in the towers’ collapse.
Background & Context
When the twin towers were struck, the firehouse was heavily damaged but still standing. Six of its members later died in the collapse. Because the station lay directly across the street from the World Trade Center, it served as a command hub and a safe haven for first responders in the immediate aftermath. Over the ensuing decades the surrounding area has been rebuilt with the National 9/11 Memorial, the 9/11 Museum, and new skyscrapers, yet the firehouse has retained its historic nickname “Ten House.”
Key Figures
- Sal Argano – Ladder 10 firefighter, 65, the last member of the 2001 crew still on duty.
- Capt. Terence Brody – Ladder 10 commander since 2016, now preparing to retire in October.
- Robert Favata – Ladder 10 firefighter who joined in 2008, now 46, reflecting on the site’s transformation.
Data & Statistics
- 343 FDNY firefighters were killed on 9/11.
- Six members of the Ten House crew were among those 343.
- The station’s trucks, Engine 10 and Ladder 10, are displayed in the garage and give the house its nickname.
Official Statements & Responses
He notes that many younger firefighters were not born before the attacks, making the station’s role as a living testimonial especially important. Capt. He also remarks on the emotional weight of the site, recalling the “apocalyptic atmosphere” that greeted cadets who were bused to Ground Zero on 9/11.
He worries that the stories of the original crew may fade as the last eyewitness retires.
Verbatim Quotes
- “This is definitely one of those companies where if you don’t want to ingratiate yourself to the public, it’s definitely not the right place,” — Capt. Terence Brody
- “It was a beautiful sunny Tuesday, and then you’re in this kind of apocalyptic atmosphere,” — Capt. Terence Brody
- “When I got here, there was nothing,” — Robert Favata
- “When I got here, so many of the guys worked 9/11 and they told me their stories of that day,” — Robert Favata
- “It’s interesting to think that my first day in the field was right across the street, and this is where I’m gonna end my career,” — Capt. Terence Brody
What's Next
Capt. Brody has submitted retirement papers and will leave the post in October, marking the end of a career that began with the very station he now departs. His commitment underscores Ten House’s ongoing function as both an active fire station and a conduit for 9/11 remembrance for future generations.
