CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - September 11th, 2001, is a day no one will ever forget. September 11th, 2025, marks 24 years since the day that changed our country forever. Two firefighters who first responded to the attack shared their story.

On September 11th, 2001, the world witnessed the unimaginable. 2 planes crashing into the New York City Twin Towers.

"You never see the firehouse kitchen quiet. We were watching our TV, when the first building fell. You could hear a pin drop in the firehouse kitchen, and that never happens." said Kevin McNamara, one of the 9/11 firefighters.

McNamara was a firefighter for the Fire Department of New York, Engine Company 250 at the time of the attack.

While most of the world watched in shock, first responders were running straight to the scene. Bill Pesa

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