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From: Sgt. Quentin D. DeMarco &244
11 / 4/01
Date:

Subject: MEMOJJ64-01 RESPONSE TO WORLD TRADE CENTER ON 9/11/01

On 9/11/01 at approximately 0850, I was notified by P.O. Kosinski

that an airplane had struck tower 1 of the World Trade Center. P.O.

Don Burns and the undersigned responded in Vehicle #51516. While

enroute, a second plane struck tower 2. Upon our arrival, I observed a

PAPD ESU Truck parked on W. Broadway St. north of Vesey St. We met with

Sgt. Kaulfers and an ESU team. Sgt. Kaulfers informed me that they were

going to make an entry and that he didn't have enough SCOTT air packs

for P.O. Burns and myself to enter with his team- however, the PAPD

Mobile Command Post was located on West St. and there was equipment
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being staged there. We responded to West St. across from 1WTC. While

at this location, I observed numerous individuals jumping from 1 WTC,

striking the sidewalk, a telephone pole and the overhead covering of

VIP Drive. I informed P.O. Burns that we would not enter the building

until we had been equipped with SCBA, communications and sufficient man-

power. A short time later, I observed the Command Post parked on West

St. just North of Vesey St. We responded there. While forming teams and

assembling equipment to make entries into the WTC, Captain Whitaker

informed the undersigned that no one is to enter the buildings, they

were structurally compromised and could collapse. A short time after thi

I observed tower 2 collapse into West St. A large amount of dust, smoke
and debris began to travel towards the Command Post. All officers were

-v, forced to flee the area, I fled on foot North on West St. and was

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Date: 11 / 4 / 0 1

MEMO#64-01 RESPONSE TO WORLD TRADE CENTER ON 9/11/01

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eventually enveloped in the dust, ash and smoke, making it difficult to

see or breathe. Approximately four blocks from the WTC, I observed a NYC

Policeman and Fireman jump from a moving van and fall to the curb. Both

were choking on ash and were having difficulty breathing. P.O. Dan

McCarthy obtained bottles of water and we assisted both individuals in

clearing their airways and exiting the area. P.O. McCarthy and I began

to respond towards the WTC to assist victims and 1 WTC collapsed sending

dust, smoke and debris, again forcing us to flee from the area. Captain

Albin informed me to form up all PAPD Officers in the auditorium of St.

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Johns University and to record names of all officers present. Once i n

the auditorium, an accounting of personnel was conducted. Information

was received of a possible secondary explosive device in the building

and an orderly evacuation was conducted. Officers were then forming up

on West St. when 7 WTC collapsed. A secondary mustering site was obtaine<

and all officers were informed to muster in the gym of CUNY located on

W. Moore St. and West St. All namesof officers present were collected

and recorded. At approximately 2300, Chief Morris instructed all officer;

to secure, as the midnight officers were on scene. We were instructed to

report back at 0600 to resume rescue operations.

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I have read and am familiar with this report L ~s?/s?Ls&ls] _ r 'Crfi

SUPERVISOR -SUPERIOR

(TO BE USED FOR HANDWRITTEN REPORTS ONLY)