Missouri Firefighters in 9/11 Chaos | Jefferson City News

Twenty-five years after 9/11, Missouri Task Force 1 responders reflect on their harrowing first deployment to Ground Zero—where chaos met courage, and a lone journalist’s mission became a lifeline for firefighters separated from home. Mark Slavit, sent by Governor Roger Wilson into Manhattan with little more than a ticket and determination, broke through the confusion to find his fellow Missourians—and forged bonds that still echo today. From Dean Martin’s raw nerves to Steve Paulsell’s vision of national unity, this episode captures the grit, grief, and grace of those who answered the call—and why their sacrifice must never fade from memory. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/65f6d3ebb40e69de