Ladder Company 3 received some of the heaviest casualties of any fire company in the FDNY , losing most of its men in the September 11 attacks . The company reported to the north tower of the World Trade Center , where Captain Patrick " Paddy " Brown and his men were last known to be on the 35th floor of the tower . The company arrived at the WTC running “ heavy ” , meaning that they carried more men than would actually be on a shift ( tour ) , as the attacks came during a shift change , and both shifts remained on duty
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
New York City Fire Department Ladder Company 3