page_title: Orio Palmer
hierarchical_section_title: Orio Palmer
caption_attribution_description: English: The name of Orio Palmer is seen among those of other first responders inscribed on bronze panel S-17 of the South Pool of the National September 11 Memorial in Manhattan, on December 6, 2001. This photo was created by Luigi Novi. You can see a gallery of some of my other photos here. If you have any questions, you can contact me by sending me an email or User talk:Nightscream
context_page_description: Orio Joseph Palmer was a Battalion Chief of the New York City Fire Department who died while rescuing civilians trapped inside the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Palmer led the team of firefighters that reached the 78th floor of the South Tower, the floor where the plane had struck the building.
  According to The 9/11 Commission Report, audio and video recordings prominently featuring Orio Palmer have played an important role in the ongoing analysis of problems with radio communications during the September 11 attacks.
context_section_description: Orio Joseph Palmer (March 2, 1956 – September 11, 2001) was a Battalion Chief of the New York City Fire Department who died while rescuing civilians trapped inside the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.  Palmer led the team of firefighters that reached the 78th floor of the South Tower, the floor where the plane had struck the building.
  According to The 9/11 Commission Report, audio and video recordings prominently featuring Orio Palmer have played an important role in the ongoing analysis of problems with radio communications during the September 11 attacks.
caption: Palmer's name is located on Panel S-17 of the National September 11 Memorial's South Pool, along with those of other first responders.
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