## More FDNY Members Have Died From 9/11-Related Illnesses Than Were Killed in Attack > **More than two decades after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the death toll for New York City firefighters continues to rise.** > **As of June 2022, 311 members of the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) have died from 9/11-related illnesses, according to the department's website.** > **That's more than the 343 firefighters who were killed on 9/11.** * The most common 9/11-related illness among FDNY members is cancer, followed by respiratory diseases. * Many FDNY members were exposed to toxic chemicals and debris at the World Trade Center site, which has led to a variety of health problems including respiratory, digestive, and mental health issues. * The FDNY has a World Trade Center Health Program that provides medical care and compensation to members who have been diagnosed with 9/11-related illnesses. > **The program has been criticized for being too slow and bureaucratic, but it has provided some relief to FDNY members who are struggling with the health effects of 9/11.** > **The FDNY's 9/11-related death toll is a reminder of the long-term health consequences of the terrorist attacks.** > **It's also a reminder of the bravery and sacrifice of the firefighters who responded to the attacks.** ### Sources * [Fire Department of New York](https://www.fdny.nyc.gov/) * [World Trade Center Health Program](https://www.cdc.gov/wtc/index.html) * [New York Times](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/14/nyregion/fdny-911-related-deaths.html)
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