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Joseph W. Pfeifer
American first responder and fire chief / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Joseph W. Pfeifer (born 1956)[1] is an American firefighter who currently serves as the First Deputy Commissioner of the New York City Fire Department (FDNY). He retired as an Assistant Chief of the department in 2018 and was appointed to his current civilian role in early 2023.[7] He was the first fire chief to respond to the World Trade Center during the September 11 attacks.[5][6] He is also the founder of the department's Center for Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness (CTDP).
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Joseph W. Pfeifer | |
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![]() Pfeifer in 2015, as assistant chief | |
Born | 1956 (age 67–68)[1] |
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Education | Cathedral College of the Immaculate Conception (1974-1978)[2]: 139, 143 Harvard Kennedy School (M.P.A.) Naval Postgraduate School[3] |
Notable work | Ordinary Heroes: A Memoir of 9/11 (2021) |
Awards | Knight of the Ordre national du Mérite[4] |
Known for | First senior fire chief on site during 9/11 attacks[5][6] |
Firefighter career | |
Department | New York City Fire Department Battalion 1 Center for Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness |
Service years | 1981–2018[7][5] |
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