The heroic evacuation of 300,000 people from Manhattan's island after the 9-11 attacks, and the bravery of the Fire Department of New York's fireboats, including the John J. Harvey and the John D. McKean, who played a major role in the evacuation, is a testament to the resilience and courage of the people involved. [... more]

The heroic evacuation of 300,000 people from Manhattan's island on 9-11, executed by a wide variety of boats, including the Fire Department of New York's fireboats, is a remarkable story of bravery and teamwork. The John J. Harvey and John D. McKean fireboats played a major role in the evacuation, despite facing numerous challenges and dangers. The story highlights the importance of preparedness and the resilience of the people involved in the rescue efforts. [... more]

On 9-11, a heroic evacuation of 300,000 people off Manhattan's island was executed by a variety of boats, including the John J. Harvey and John D. McKean fireboats, which played a major role in the rescue efforts, despite facing numerous challenges and dangers. [... more]

The Fian family has served in the New York City Fire Department for four successive generations, with members facing numerous challenges and tragedies, including the devastating 9-11 attacks, as told by author Brian McDonald in his book Five Floors Up. [... more]

Bass Reeves, born into slavery, became the first Black Deputy U.S. Marshal west of the Mississippi River, known for his exceptional skills in tracking and apprehending outlaws, and his ability to work across racial lines in the Indian Territory during the late 19th century. [... more]

The Fian family's four generations of service in the New York City Fire Department are chronicled in author Brian McDonald's book, 'Five Floors Up.' From the 1970s 'war years' to the heroism of 9-11, the family's story is one of courage and sacrifice. [... more]

On September 11, 2001, a heroic evacuation of 300,000 people off Manhattan's island was executed by a wide variety of boats, including the fireboats John J. Harvey and John D. McKean, which played a major role in the evacuation, despite being designed for commercial uses and not for transporting people. [... more]