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To the Memory of the 12 Brothers who were killed on October 17, 1966. This Plaque is Displayed at the Fire Academy on Randalls Island.
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Caissons leave St. Patrick's Cathedral after Requiem Mass for the deceased members who were killed in the collapse.
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Out of town Firefighters Salute as caisson passes.
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Fire vents through the roof.
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As the floors collapsed a fire ball erupted through the roof.
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The building is fully involved.
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View from the street.
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Firefighters attempt to gain access into the drug store to reach trapped members.
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Firefighters are using a battering ram to try & breach the wall in the drug store.
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The front of the drug store in the morning.
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A firefighter is using a Hallagan tool to break open a wall.
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The water was up past their knees in the basement of the drug store.
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Mayor Lindsey & Fire Commissioner Lowery at the scene.
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Fire Chiefs are taking an inventory of the missing helmets.
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There is almost nothing left of this Helmet.
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A view from across the street from the roof.
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An ambulance is standing by at the scene.
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A crane is in front of the fire building.
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The building ia a burned out shell.
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The burned out roof area.