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Impact on Rats From Acute Intratracheal Inhalation Exposures to WTC Dusts

NCBI | May 25, 2020

Studies have revealed the increased incidence of health disorders in First Responders (FR) who were at Ground Zero over the initial 72 hr after the World Trade Center (WTC) collapses.

Coronavirus Adds to Health Risks of Ailing 9/11 Responders

Bloomberg | May 25, 2020

Michael Hollander has prostate cancer, thymus cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, and has had a piece of his heart removed — all linked to his emergency medical response to the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

FDNY EMT who responded to 9/11 dies of coronavirus

NY Daily News | April 21, 2020

John Redd, an FDNY EMT who gave first-aid instruction to panicked 911 callers waiting for an ambulance has died of complications from coronavirus, the FDNY said Tuesday.

Steve Brickman, retired FDNY firefighter, dies of 9/11-related illness at 57

Suffolk Times | April 16, 2020

Steve Brickman of Jamesport, a retired FDNY firefighter who spent nearly two weeks at ground zero following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, died Sunday of illness attributed to 9/11, according to the FDNY.

Scammers target Sept. 11th Victim Compensation Fund

FTC | April 20, 2018

Consumers are reporting a new imposter scam — this time the callers are pretending to be with the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF).

Understanding Bankruptcy Exemptions Covering September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Payments

March 8, 2017

Some injured and ill 9/11 responders and survivors, who have experienced personal bankruptcy are now finally receiving compensation for the 9/11 injuries under the federal legislation.