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Orio Joseph Palmer (March 2, 1956 – September 11, 2001) was a Battalion Chief of the New York City Fire Department who died while rescuing civilians trapped inside the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.
Beyond his uncommon odd first name, Battalion 7 Deputy Chief Orio Joseph Palmer was well known in the New York City Fire Department for his dedication and his athletic endeavors. Today, a white rose was placed in his name on the 9/11 Memorial, marking what would have been his 60th birthday.
Orio Joseph Palmer Palmer‚ a 20-year veteran of the FDNY‚ began his career at Engine 46 in the Bronx. He rose steadily through the ranks at firehouses in Brooklyn‚ Queens‚ and Manhattan before becoming battalion chief.
Aug 16, 2015 · This is a clip from the 2009 documentary, "9/11 Phone Calls from the Towers" which portrays the actions of Battalion Chief Orio Palmer on September 11, 2001. On September 11th, Orio was able...
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Sep 12, 2021 · Palmer was trying to clear a path to 619 people trapped by fire. Radio Transmission from Orio Palmer: Battalion 7, Ladder 1-5. This is Palmer's radio transmission from the 78th floor of the...
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- Correspondent, 60 Minutes
Sep 9, 2022 · Orio Palmer was the deputy chief of Battalion 7 on 9/11 and was among the thousands of first responders who headed for the site of the Twin Towers to respond to the attacks.
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One of their number was Orio Palmer. A Battalion Chief with 20 years of FDNY service, Palmer led the rescue charge up the South Tower. First he fixed an elevator then took it to the 40th floor.
