Zanesville Fire Department on 17th Anniversary of 9/11

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Rotary Club hosted a meeting Tuesday, September 11th discussing the 17th Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

The special guest, interim Fire Chief Doug Hobson, talked a little bit about how things have changed through the Zanesville Fire Department over the years. He said this was a very touching day for all firefighters and for all Americans.

“You go back to that day that we lost 343 firemen, over 70 Law Enforcement and close to 4,000 civilians in the world trade center attack,” Hobson said.

Hobson said because of 9/11, firefighters have to look at possible threats a little different. They don’t rush into situations like a suspicious packages or a suitcase that was abandoned because they have to take certain precautions.

He also said he would love to see more flags out on 9/11 and hear people talking about it more.

“I just want people to honor. Honor all of those people who lost loved ones, honor the loved ones that were lost, the firefighters, the law enforcement, the EMS and just realize that was their final day,” Hobson said. “They had no idea, they were doing their job, people were at work in the world trade center. Lets just not forget.”

Hobson wants residents to remember if you see something, say something. They can at least check out the situation and help keep the community safe.