Interview: Retired FDNY firefighter who was in the North Tower when it collapsed on 9/11 | News 12

Retired FDNY Lt. Mickey Kross is one of the few people who survived the World Trade Center collapse. In Stairwell B of the North Tower, Kross and his men stopped along the way to help a woman and her boss. It’s a decision that likely saved his life.
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[@WahDahTa]

Glad to see Mickey is still with us. He's a great storyteller and an important part of history.

[@hildeschmid8400]

Sadly, Mickey passed away. RIP

[@MshAhmxiO1]

He is alive. Check Connecticut recent News of the event he just attended!.

[@stpeteitsok]

@@hildeschmid8400dude. This was posted 20 hours ago. Stop trying to troll you pos

[@matthewyoung2519]

​@@hildeschmid8400is this some new form of trolling? Guys in an NFL chat were saying Joe Rogan died.

[@RetLtFF43]

@@hildeschmid8400Stop spreading rumors

[@maryjanedodo]

Mickey Kross & Lt Pfeifer are the two that always come to mind when i think about 9/11

[@Rose187-p4f]

Yup

[@Rose187-p4f]

I still remember him saying 1234 I Love the Marine Cor.

[@MomCatMeows]

And, Orio Palmer❤

[@oldschool8330]

Jay jonas too

[@j4ward95]

If you wanna see more of Mickey Kross then go watch One Day in America. Such a phenomenal documentary

[@willl_dabeast]

Just watched it yesterday out of respect, great stories of people and hero’s that I didn’t even know about from that day…

[@niamhneevekinsella7951]

Thank you

[@detroit313vlogs7]

Thanks 🙏 watching it in a min

[@sarac4155]

That docu-series was phenomenal

[@Caprabone]

911 Underground is another doc he was featured in. Talks about the search for victims after Sep 11.

[@lesliebolick2407]

It's always good to hear from Mickey.

[@radiowave]

I thought that was Mickey. Seen him in various 9-11 videos!!

[@stevencaka]

Yes this is Mickey

[@commercialzone4141]

I could listen to Mickey speak for hours. Thank you.

[@LadyJay114]

I was wondering if Mickey Kross was still with us bc it was rumored that he passed. So glad he’s still around.

[@stevencaka]

Same here. Great testimony

[@SaintSkanderbegus]

Mickey is not only a hero but also an uncle to some of us that never had one.

[@user-kc7nd8re3y]

The miracle of stairway B

[@roncoburn7771]

yep

[@ShaunPuzon]

I'm curious why there wasn't a portion of the stairway saved for the museum. Was it too difficult to get out of the rubble?

[@user-kc7nd8re3y]

@@ShaunPuzon There is a portion of the stairs at the 9/11 museum

[@MaidensWorldOfWax]

Mickey is a hero amongst all the heroes on 9-11. RIP to all the brave service personnel who ran up when everyone else run out. Your sacrifices will never be forgotten.

[@ericmorgan1063]

He has a way of speaking--an authenticity, a complete sincerity--that makes you want to keep listening. Seems like a kind, humble man, speaks in an understated way which is very powerful. Moving interview.

[@knowledgeseeker0921]

I remember Mickey from earlier videos. God bless this wonderful man. Keeping him in prayers for good health and staying safe. You are precious to all who have heard your story.

[@greggorsag9787]

His wisdom, insight, humility, and judgment are off the charts. A remarkable man. Lt. Kross: I salute you!

[@jp1170]

Mickey was featured in the 6 part Nat Geo documentary called “9/11: One Day in America” that came out in 2021. I HIGHLY recommend it for anyone who hasnt seen it. Absolute masterpiece in documentary film making

[@joechalmers8428]

Mickey is the definition of an American Hero. RIP to another Hero....Mickey"s best friend Father Judge ( FDNY Chaplan )

[@farisvernon800]

This man caught my attention on 9/11 2001. He's such a strong n positive guy. This is especially true during times of distress n it amazes me how positive he was on that day. Love ya man. You make me proud to be an American. Semper Fi brother

[@BrookeKyle-ro6yw]

Mickey Kross’s interview from shortly after 9/11 (sometime in the early 2000s) has always stuck with me. I’m so glad to have found this interview & to know he hasn’t suffered any major 9/11 illnesses. ❤️

[@traceyrodenbach5533]

Thank you for your service, Mickey!!

[@cathycat1510]

Wow God has kept this guy here and called him to help people! It's really amazing what he endured as a police officer and a fire fighter.

[@Larry26-f1w]

He endured a false narrative that blamed the disappearance of 3000 bodies on a building collapse!

[@standup2982]

So good to see Mickey is still with us 🥰

[@chipbroadhead4445]

Here is someone, we can listen to all day, every day. Real honesty spoken.

[@defshrimp]

These guys go into insane situations because somebody has to do it. They are definitely heroes and have my respect.

[@trishosullivan4857]

I remember this remarkable man and his colleagues from years ago. Yes he looks a lot frailer but his spirit is ageless and shines through, God bless him and all the Emergency teams that helped everyone, and also survivors from the towers that worked in the buildings . New Yorkers were amazing and clearly all tried to help each other during and after this event. Best wishes to everyone xx Never forget .

[@YARNBARF]

Ny dear friend's Dad was a 1st responder and worked for months at Ground Zero. He is 80 years old now, and dying of lung cancer. Breathing in that air has killed so many people.

[@rpt2369]

More people have died from illnesses & diseases in 9/11 than the actual plane crash and building collapse. I think in total it’s almost 10,000 lives lost due to this entire attack. RIP to those that lost their lives in the attack and the aftermath

[@terrrell7798]

Thank you Lt. Kross. I was 14 years old here in NYC when the Twin Towers were destroyed. I'll never forget that day. Let's never forget our first responders, and the many lost that day.

[@whaaat3632]

God bless you and all the people who were there 911 and the months after.

[@grainneminihane625]

What a beautiful gentleman, God bless him. Love always from Ireland 🇮🇪 🇺🇲,never forget ❤️

[@ellabella6099]

I remember Mickey Cross so good to see he’s still with us . He was stuck in Sairway B I remember so well. ❤

[@ellabella6099]

Just listening to this now. So nice to see this man although 23 years older is still a funny,interesting human being and I’ve always loved his accent .

[@NCFB4Life33]

God Bless this man

[@anilaj9868]

What an amazing life this man has had

[@Jojoxxr]

Bless you Mickey, glad to hear you’re sober mate, take care ❤️

[@Fit4Fire911]

Got to meet Mickey a few years back when he traveled out to Chicagoland. My husband (retired B/C) drove Mickey from the hotel to an establishment where Mickey was guest of honor. Fascinating stories!

[@CathyCorriher-jb1ot]

Thank you for your years of service and your dedication to the people of NY.

[@andrewmacdonald4833]

What a legend...love his accent.

[@djmastergroove946]

Wow Mickey Kross. I can't believe how old he's gotten 😳 I will always remember his story, it feels like yesterday. I'm pleased to see he's still with us, he is such a great guy. Best wishes health and happiness Mickey 👨‍🚒🚒🎖

[@karenweaver7574]

I remember him and company’s story. Amazing survival, and very humble. 🇺🇸

[@MichaelVandekolk-vf2cf]

Courage is what I see especially in the firemen who went up to save others yet saw death happening right before their eyes. Courage heals the soul.

[@BlackStump172]

They must had known that they were unlikely to survive as they passed everyone going down .

[@Renee-vq7tn]

So glad you're still with us Mickey❤. I've seen many documentaries with you in it. I always wondered what happened to you. Be well Mickey and ty for your bravery ❤ also very sad to hear about Josephine 😥

[@mirandasapphire8203]

I'm so happy to see Mickey! Bless his heart. 🥹🤗

[@FleagleSangria]

Thanks for doing this and thanks for your service to the NYFD sir. Let’s not forget these brave folks.

[@aimeeamigone2717]

This guy is a rock star. Glad to see him still wth us❤

[@awilderireland]

Comes across as a very considered and thoughtful man. Who has lived a full and interesting life even outside 9/11. I wish him all the very best from Ireland.

[@susanbelida6981]

Thank you for yor service sir!! Your a true hero.

[@matrixfree3480]

Mickey is the man❤🇺🇸❤🇺🇸

[@denniswiemer72]

Thank you for this. Best wishes Mickey.

[@ErinGalione]

I have listened to your original story so many times. You’re a natural storyteller, and a true hero. It was amazing to hear and see you again!

[@TAJ1974]

What a wonderful interview with a beautiful man. Thank you for sharing with us all. And thank you Mickey for your service and bravery. You are a hero 🙏🏻

[@markh.2688]

Thank you for sharing this heroes story. You folks did a great job! Too many people are forgetting this tragedy. Thank you

[@joolsfinney1]

Thank you Mickey! So glad you're still up n running. Love hearing you. Much love to you and your family. NEVER FORGET! X

[@patcarden3028]

Bless you brother, and thank you, take care.

[@barbhelle5481]

Thank you for your service. You are an amazing man.

[@miadees]

I'm so happy Mickey is still alive. I remember him from the many documentaries. God bless you Mickey. ❤

[@bearridge5234]

Thank You Sir for taking the time to take us with you on that tragic time during and after that fateful day. Much respect......

[@missjacquie5045]

I'm Canadian and the events of 9/11 captured the world'sattention and our hearts broke for New York 💔 and for all US citizens. So many heros stepped up that day especially the passengers who thwarted the hijacking of flight 93. The courage and bravery of fire fighters on a normal day is commendable and that day they showed the world true heroism. I think we all became "adopted" Americans on that day 🇺🇸 ♥ To all the emergency responders and to everyone affected by this tragedy I pray you find some peace 🙏 🇺🇸 🙏 God Bless America 🙏 🇺🇸

[@josephbennett3482]

The really heartbreaking thing is that in many videos of that day you can hear him speaking on the radio to command and other firefighters that ultimately died that day chief pfeifer survived , Mickey survived , and others that he worked with survived but many others he loved and worked alongside from other stations were killed.

[@jflclc]

Mickey ❤ I always enjoy his interviews. Bless him.

[@velvetfaerie]

Mickey 😮

[@promakos962]

I try to watch his interviews each year. What a dear man.

[@velvetfaerie]

@@promakos962 Isn't he? And his colleagues as well. Their stories are ones of pure heroism and compassion for their fellow humans.

[@twhelostl61]

The absolute trauma of that day. And this brave soul without a scratch. Sure he has battled PTSD all these years. What happened? People who survive plane crashes ask the same thing. Heroes all.

[@clairebear197627]

My left EarPod enjoyed this

[@AK-jt9gx]

Wait I thought one of my AirPods was dead until I read this comment

[@CreekLifeTV]

Luckily I’m only wearing the left one or wonder if their would be sound at all????

[@clairebear197627]

@@CreekLifeTV I only had one in too and when I realised there was no sound I tried the other one and It worked

[@soupisyummy5533]

turn on head tracked spatialized stereo

[@clairewalker9796]

My headphones went to left ear too, very strange, but was so absorbed listening that I persevered!

[@garrieleepeck8753]

Bless his heart glad he has stopped drinking being in recovery myself .❤

[@tauntaungirl6520]

Love this guy. Saw him on the special "9/11: One Day in America". Love listening to his story. Love his accent! Such a cool guy and such a hero.

[@pinlight97]

Oh, Mickey! I’ve watched his interviews for years. Him, Billy, Joe, Tim….

[@modenam9046]

Humble and kind,blessed by Gods grace, and a hero. Sir, thank you for your service to America and your fellow man.

[@willydodson1]

No words, bless you my brother. Thank you for the sharing. 🖤❤‍🔥🚒

[@jimmyd7606]

Truly blessed & really interesting to hear his recount of that terrible event.

[@ambercruse278]

Fantastic interview ❤ thank you for sharing and for your service Mickey! Bless you 🇨🇦

[@evanfiore9594]

riveting interview, the guy is an American hero, God bless & watch over him

[@Monarch_girl]

Thank you so much for this wonderful interview. Mickey, May God comtinue to bless you. ❤ You are a true hero Sir, and i wish you all the best! I agree with other comments, I wish he would see that he was kept here for a reason! He's a miracle.

[@volvos60bloke]

This is such an amazing video! Authentic, relaxed style, brilliantly produced. And Mickey is just fabulous, a great story teller. Great work all round, credit to all involved in making this.

[@janinehecht6099]

I really enjoyed your story Mickey. Such a humble man for all you've been through. Thank you for your service on 911 and beyond. I hope you are enjoying life these days. Much love to you, Take care 🇺🇲🧯

[@alexhidel3732]

9/11 is still rattling my brain. I was upstate NY, in Adirondack Mountains. I was a beautiful day like it was today, 78 degrees ☀️. I cried a lot I remember. But the USA 🇺🇸 is screwed today more than ever

[@BlackStump172]

The hate towards others who have differing views is so sad . It should be irrelevant.

[@Rubeeroseee]

Hearing your story is truly remarkable and will stick with me forever! The way you tell a story reminds me so much of my late grandad and it brought so much comfort ❤

[@piercedriver1]

I was 39 years old and an Asst Fire Chief in Maryland, watching this unfold on tv, nauseous because I had the knowledge that brothers were going to die that day. I never thought that 343 brothers would Parrish. I wanted so bad to be there on that scene helping. I visited the freedom tower and the 9/11 museums and the tower waterfalls. I felt a very deep reverence and honor to be on that spot. Mickey thanks for telling your story. I’m glad you are alive and retired, You earned it. RIP Brothers.

[@conspiracytheorista8988]

Did you know they took the Freedom Tower name away?

[@piercedriver1]

@@conspiracytheorista8988 no I wasn’t aware

[@ecuteacher5702]

I remember him in the early videos

[@eppityrrell8236]

Such a lovely man kind eyes and heart ❤️

[@louisayoung7816]

Love you Mickey!! Amazing man and so pleased you still with us

[@letty88]

His circular hand movements on the hand rests on the couch are endearing. 😊

[@amymonsour1257]

Yes!!! I know 😭 he's like a sweet grandpa. I just wanna give him a hug

[@peterlosingwendy7]

As someone who has watched "9/11: One Day in America" every anniversary since it came out, I always think of Mickey on that day and I'm so glad to see that he's doing well. He's a true hero, along with all those first responders and all affected that day who helped ❤ God bless America

[@bobser6304]

Such a humble man for the absolute devastation he went thru , a true hero in every way , fair play to you . 🇺🇸 🇮🇪 .

[@johnsonjohnson4725]

This gentleman’s humility is so refreshing. Such an unassuming fellow. I’m sure his efforts were appreciated by all involved. As to the “whys”- Neither do the swift have the race or the mighty the battle because time & circumstance befall them all.

[@kate2create738]

Honestly seems like the most fascinating guy on the planet, not just his 9/11 story, but the different professions he took it was interested in, how his intentions wasn’t originally to become a firefighter, his dedication to continue after 9/11 seeing to him it was his obligation is inspiring. Mickey is the tough as nails as they come, it seems like he’s had so many close calls but it ends up with him unscathed. It’s an honor that he shared his story with us, the way how he presents himself he is able to talk about his story without letting it get to him as this day is a very haunting day for those of us who remember that day. And very glad that so far he hasn’t been devastatingly affected by the health concerns related to the aftermath of the attacks. I hope that he has thought about sharing his story with the youth who have zero understanding of the events and teaches them of that day. A lot of young people are coming into the world with little understanding of what our experiences were and how it has impacted their lives growing up without their knowledge. Have a feeling he is one of the few who can help them connect to that day.

[@antihelical]

I'm sure he's been asked to tell his story hundreds of times, but I'm grateful we still get to hear from him and the other survivors over the years. ❤

[@TheDude69]

Those of us that check in each year to remember 9/11 know very well who Mickey Kross is. A true New Yorker right there ❤

[@MshAhmxiO1]

Mickey Kross recently attended an event in Connecticut. "Retired New York City firefighter Mickey Kross who survived the collapse of the north tower was recognized for his heroism." and then went to the NY event as well.

[@diyr791]

When he said "We're at war", I remember how quickly everyone forgot that war was declared on us that day.

[@Astro95Media]

Always loved listening to Mickey all the way back to the 2006 Miracle of Stairway B documentary. Plain-spoken, very direct and relaxed as can be. So glad he's still here to share the stories. God bless, Lt. Kross!

[@timdoyle6050]

Great interview Cheers from Australia

[@shatimbeecat1960]

An American hero, they all were, god bless🙏🙏🙏… Never Forget🙏😿🙏

[@lucymartyn8205]

Thank you so much Sir Mickey for your service! Loved and never forgotten, we shall never forget the heroes and innocents that died that day💔🥲🇨🇦

[@lynnmesser5353]

This man is my favorite from the "One Day in America" series. What a beautiful soul. So many wonderful humans lost that day.

Love Mickey he’s so real ❤

[@holylandfan3275]

It’s sad that he doesn’t realize it was a miracle. What I believe is, God had His protection around Josephine, and he just happened to be a part of collateral salvage.

[@Shecrimson]

Mickey is one of my favorites to listen to. ❤ sending love during this time of the year

[@letty88]

God Bless this man!!!

[@emilyrickey3049]

I love Mickey. His story in ‘One Day in America’ has stayed with me thru the years. I’m glad to see he’s doing well. Mickey you have many people who love you and pray for you. ❤

[@casiemorgan2215]

🙏GOD BLESS YOU SIR!!🙏 🇺🇲WE WILL NEVER FORGET 🇺🇲

[@irmabrizuela1293]

God bless him😞🙏💗

[@devingeraghty957]

Incredibly important to immortalize these accounts from those who were there. Thank you

[@tommahoney7940]

Thanks Mickey,good health to you sir.

[@jonathanrichard6881]

GOD Bless You Mickey!

[@anothersong1448]

audio only on left side editors

[@pho3nix-]

Glad to see ya again Mickey