Orio Palmer
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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.[2][3][1] Palmer led the team of firefighters that reached the 78th floor of the South Tower, the floor where the plane had struck the building.[2][3] As of 2024, his remains have never been identified.
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Orio Palmer | |
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| Born | (1956-03-02)March 2, 1956 The Bronx, New York City, U.S. |
| Died | September 11, 2001(2001-09-11) (aged 45) Manhattan, New York City, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Collapse of the South Tower as part of the 9/11 attacks |
| Resting place | Cemetery of the Holy Rood (Westbury, New York) |
| Education | Associate degree (Electrical Technology) |
| Alma mater | Cardinal Spellman High School; Westchester Community College |
| Television | 9/11 (CBS); In Memoriam: New York City, 9/11/01 (HBO) |
| Spouse | Debbie Palmer[1] |
| Children | 3[1] |
| Awards | Numerous Medals of Valor, Unit Citations |
| Known for | Evacuation efforts during the September 11 attacks |
| Notable work | Numerous papers and articles regarding Firefighting and Firefighter Safety; article(s) regarding Radio communications in High-rise building fires and use of repeaters to ensure communication while fighting High-rise building fires. |
| Firefighter career | |
| Department | New York City Fire Department (1981–2001) Battalion 7 |
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According to The 9/11 Commission Report, audio and video recordings prominently featuring Orio Palmer have played an important role in the ongoing analysis of problems with radio communications during the September 11 attacks.[4]