NewsWSVN 7 MiamiSeptember 2, 2026Miami-Dade County
FDNY adds 36 names of firefighters who died from 9/11-related illnesses to memorial wall
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The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) added 36 names of firefighters to the World Trade Center Memorial Wall to honor those who died from 9/11-related illnesses. The ceremony highlighted the ongoing health impacts of the attacks on first responders.
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The addition of these names acknowledges the long-term health consequences for first responders exposed to toxic conditions at Ground Zero, where over 600 FDNY members have died from related complications.
Key Facts
- 36 names of firefighters were added to the FDNY World Trade Center Memorial Wall.
- The firefighters died due to illnesses linked to their exposure at Ground Zero.
- Over 600 FDNY members have died from 9/11-related health complications since the attacks.
- 86% of patients in the World Trade Center Health Program are still alive five years after a cancer diagnosis.
- Officials noted that firefighters affected by the attacks are living longer on average than in previous years.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationFire Department of the City of New York“The department managing the memorial wall and health programs”OrganizationWorld Trade Center Health Program“Program providing health monitoring and treatment for 9/11 responders”other600“Total number of FDNY members who have died from 9/11-related illnesses”other36“Number of names added to the memorial wall”PersonZohran Mamdani“NYC Mayor who spoke at the memorial ceremony”