In an annual San Francisco ceremony to honor those killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks, every San Francisco Fire Department facility participates – but this year the ceremony is being held during unprecedented times.
The ceremony begins at 6:45 a.m. At 6:58 a.m., fire personnel assemble at attention. At 6:59 a.m., which 19 years ago was the time of the south tower collapse, a bell will ring with three sets of three chimes, signifying the last alarm. A minute later, flags will be lowered to half staff, and at 7:02 a.m. the names of 343 fire fighters will be read aloud.
This year, with the ceremony taking place in the midst of a pandemic, the fire department is using technology to allow folks to watch while maintaining social distancing.
The ceremonies will be broadcast live on the SFFD Facebook page.
By Cierra Johnson
NBC Bay Area