The story of Battalion Commander Richard Picciotto who, on 11 September, led seven companies of firefighters up stairway B of Tower 1 in the World Trade Center.
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A former New York City police officer, Chief Picciotto had been a Fire marshal, an arson investigator, a lieutenant and a captain, prior to becoming chief in 1992.He holds a B.B.A. degree and has been the recipient of departmental awards and commendations for bravery and meritorious service Picciotto lives in Port Chester, New York with his wife Debbie and his son Stephen.
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Large Softcover. Condition: Good. First US Trade Paperback Edition. Large softcover, first US trade paperback edition, 380gms, 197 pages. The heroic account of how Pitch Picciotto survived the collapse of the Twin Towers and led his men to safety. Book is in good condition with moderate general age-related wear and tear and heavy page discolouration/spotting throughout, otherwise no other pre-loved markings. Seller Inventory # BIOUSA16250
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Paperback. Condition: Good. 197 pages. Dj lightly worn, page edge foxed, text in good conditionOn September 11th 2001, Battalion Commander Richard Pitch Picciotto led seven companies of firefighters up stairway B of Tower 1 in the World Trade Centre. P itch and his men were on the 17th floor racing upward when the world seemed to e xplode around them. Out of radio communication with the command centre and with no time to reflect Pitch ordered the evacuation of Tower 1. Firefighters staged an orderly retreat until word came that the stairwell was blocked with debris. F rom his knowledge of the towers gained during service after the 1993 WTC bombing , Pitch lead the firefighters to an alternate stairwell, and the descent continu ed. After eight minutes when they reached floor 12 Pitch and his men discovered 50 traumatized civilians. Fourteen minutes had elapsed since the collapse of Tow er 2. Pushing and cajoling them down and out Pitch was in the 7th floor stairwel l when a sound of thunder was heard from above. It took eight seconds for Tower 1 to fall. Pitch and a handful of survivors woke to find themselves buried on th e landing of floor 2, in an inky cavity broken by the screams of hurt men. This is the story of how they made it out. Seller Inventory # 7015w
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