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From a young age Niels Jorgensen wanted nothing more than to follow in his father's footsteps and become an FDNY Firefighter. After serving in the Army Reserve and a short stint with the NYPD, Niels got the opportunity to apply for and ultimately be accepted into the FDNY brotherhood.

On September 11, 2011 Niels was off duty and working a side job to help make ends meet when he witnessed the first plane hitting the North Tower of the World Trade Center. Moments later, Jorgensen made the decision to return to his firehouse when he saw the second plane hit the South Tower, and knew our country was under attack.

Jorgensen would arrive at Ground Zero shortly after the collapse of the South Tower and begin the arduous task of searching for survivors amongst the rubble. He would spend four consecutive days working in the flaming rubble and breathing in the toxic air. Years later Jorgensen would be diagnosed with a rare form of Leukemia.

Interview recorded on November 4, 2023

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Video Credits:
Interviewer - Luke Ryan
Director of Photography - Umit Gulsen
Editor - Daniel Taksas