9/11 hero Welles Crowther's firehouse president reveals what shaped the 'man in the red bandana'
1 in Upper Nyack, New York, explains how his volunteer firehouse helped shape the heroism of Welles Crowther, also known as 9/11 heroic "Man in the Red Bandana." NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Welles Crowther at Empire Hook and Ladder Company No. Volunteer fire service is usually multi-generational, and Welles' father, Jefferson, was an ex-captain.
- ▪1 in Upper Nyack, New York, explains how his volunteer firehouse helped shape the heroism of Welles Crowther, also known as 9/11 heroic "Man in the Red Bandana." NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!
- ▪Welles Crowther at Empire Hook and Ladder Company No.
- ▪Volunteer fire service is usually multi-generational, and Welles' father, Jefferson, was an ex-captain.
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New York 9/11 hero Welles Crowther's firehouse president reveals what shaped the 'man in the red bandana' Welles Crowther's mother credited Empire Hook and Ladder in Upper Nyack for the training behind his 9/11 heroism By Robert McGreevy Fox News Published September 10, 2026 11:12am EDT Comments Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video ‘Man in the Red Bandana’ Welles Crowther’s firehouse president reflects on his 9/11 heroism David "Trevor" Gottlieb, the president of Empire Hook and Ladder Company No.
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