In an exclusive interview with a former first responder turne advocate, Richard Alles details his experience with the growing death toll related to 9/11 illnesses
their selma process of trying to figure out if they are okay and what hospital they went too. alright alexis mcadams mcadams there on scene in the bronx at this tragic and horrific story they are, thank you alexis we will get back to you, eric. eric: joining us now the captain s representative of the uniform fire officers association that represents new york city s firefighters. it is a 19 story brick and steel building built in 1972. do we know about smoke alarms or building alarms? or sprinklers in this building? to be honest with you, the fire is under investigation as we speak. so i would not be able to discuss that. i know the commissioner also when he was interviewed said the same thing. not one 100% sure of all the particulars about the building. i was not in the building. one of the things the commissioner pointed out in that is the door to one of the apartments the duplex second or third floor where the fire
if you can close the door you are going to save lives. and in most instances i cannot speak about this fire in particular, in most instances when a building that is fireproof if you stay in your apartment usually are going to be okay. unfortunately this particular instance were going to have to see what conclusions the investigations come too. most fireproof multiple dwellings if you stay in your apartment, close the door going to be okay. so close the door and in fireproof multiple dwelling stay put brick works three. eric: very good advice hard to keep in mind. almost impossible, our hearts go out to everybody s been affected by this. we really appreciate as having me on. eric: we present your work in the work of the fire crossers across the country. of the fire officers association here in new york city. thank you.
oliver five pardon men were convicted 20 years ago for things like drug trafficking, weapons and illegal gambling. two people had their sentences commuted. one is a father of 5 convective charges related to synthetic marijuana. his wife has terminal cancer. heated congressional hearings and emotional testimony made way for donald trump to formally sign the 9/11 victims compensation for an extension into law. watch. today we come together as one nation to support our september 11th heroes, to care for their families and to renew our internal of our, never ever forget. for your entire lives you ve gone beyond your duty to is in today we strive to fulfill our sacred duty to you. shannon: our next guest lived through that day, they just attended the white house ceremony. the copresidents of the uniform fire officers association join