SPECIAL EPISODE: First Due to the Pentagon on 9/11: A Response Story

In this special 9/11 edition of First Due Table Talk, Eddie Buchanan sits down with James P. Angerett, Director of Advisory Services at First Due and retired captain with the Joint Base Myer–Henderson Hall Fire Department. Angerett recounts responding as an acting company officer when American Airlines Flight 77 struck the Pentagon, the immediate decisions made amid extraordinary conditions, and the lasting impact of that day. He also shares lessons that still resonate with today’s fire service: trust your training, take care of your crew, and recognize that every response prepares you for the one you never expected.