FIRST RESPONSE GROUND ZERO, A&E, 2002

Dramatic footage and interviews with rescue workers capture the chaos and courage surrounding the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center.

At 9 in the morning on September 11, 2001 the first of two hijacked planes crashed into the World Trade Center. Within minutes, emergency workers from across New York City were on their way to the stricken landmark, and they helped save thousands of lives through the unthinkable destruction and chaos that followed.

FIRST RESPONSE GROUND ZERO relives the stories of sacrifice, courage, dedication and daring that emerged from the tragedy. From the first impact to the increasingly desperate attempts to locate survivors, every phase is documented through incredible news footage and moving interviews with the heroes of Ground Zero. City officials, including Mayor Rudy Giuliani, reflect on how their practiced emergency plans helped New York handle the crisis, and reveal where preparations went horribly wrong. And we'll hear from the members of Ladder Company 6, who survived only because a woman they were saving was slow in coming down the stairs.

FIRST RESPONSE GROUND ZERO is a harrowing, unforgettable trip into the heart of Ground Zero.

50 minutes, fully narrated, DVD only, DF8679 / $24.95

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