FDNY's 9/11-related illness deaths equal attack fatalities
The number of first responders from the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) who have died from 9/11-related illnesses has reached 343, matching the number of FDNY members who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. The FDNY recently announced the deaths of two more members from 9/11-related illnesses. The rise in deaths and diseases connected to the World Trade Center attacks highlights the ongoing health effects on first responders and others exposed to toxic materials at ground zero. The FDNY continues to advocate for survivors and push for the care they deserve.