What does FDNY 343 mean?
FDNY Engine 343, honoring the members who died on 9/11, is pictured in front of the Tribute in Lights memorial at Ground Zero. In the aftermath of 9/11, the foundation wanted to honor the 343 members of the FDNY who died in the line of duty that day.
What does 343 Never Forget mean?
To never forget is to honor and respect the 343 firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice in an effort to carry out the mission of every sworn firefighter: to save lives and protect property. The honor and respect that these men have earned goes far beyond their actions on 9/11.
What is a FDNY box?
A “box” area is one with a predetermined list of apparatus from various fire stations that will be dispatched to the incident at that location. Box alarms can vary based on time of day, incident type, weather, hydranted areas vs. non-hydranted areas and any other potential situation.
Why does the FDNY say K?
FDNY Terminology: Use of ‘K’. The use of the letter K is a holdover from the days of telegraph. It was sent at the end of a transmission to indicate that I am finished sending and I await your reply. It is similar to the military use of the word over.
How many paramedics lost their lives when the towers collapsed?
343 firefighters (including a chaplain and two paramedics) of the New York City Fire Department (FDNY);…Rank, name, age.
| Company | Fatalities |
|---|---|
| FDNY Marshal | Ronald Paul Bucca, 47 |
| FDNY Chaplain | Mychal Judge, 68 |