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✝️🚒 Father Mychal Judge: The FDNY Chaplain Who Became 9/11’s First Casualty – Beyond The Nozzle
He didn’t fight fire with water or tools, but with presence, compassion, and faith. Father Mychal Judge, chaplain of the FDNY, was beloved by firefighters across New York City. On September 11, 2001, he rushed into the North Tower to pray, comfort, and serve—and became the first officially recorded casualty of 9/11.
In this Beyond The Nozzle storytelling episode, we recount:
👶 Early Life
Growing up in Brooklyn during the Great Depression.
Shining shoes as a boy, joining the Franciscan friars, and being ordained in 1961.
❤️ A Ministry of Presence
Serving the homeless, AIDS patients, and people in recovery.
Becoming FDNY chaplain in 1992 and riding along with firefighters on calls.
🔥 September 11, 2001
Father Mychal rushing to the World Trade Center.
Praying with the injured, giving last rites in the North Tower lobby.
His death at 68 years old—the first recorded casualty of 9/11.
📸 The Legacy
The iconic photo of firefighters carrying him from Ground Zero.
His funeral, attended by thousands, and the enduring love of the FDNY.
His words: “Do what God has called you to do, and do it with all your heart.”
Father Mychal Judge showed us that heroism takes many forms. His story continues to inspire firefighters, chaplains, and all who serve others with love and courage.
🎙️ Beyond The Nozzle is produced by Social FD, honoring the history, heroes, and lessons of the fire service.
Until tomorrow, on Beyond The Nozzle… stay safe, stay engaged, and remember: a simple post can save a life.
👉 Learn more: socialfd.org | beyondthenozzle.com
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By SocialFDHe didn’t fight fire with water or tools, but with presence, compassion, and faith. Father Mychal Judge, chaplain of the FDNY, was beloved by firefighters across New York City. On September 11, 2001, he rushed into the North Tower to pray, comfort, and serve—and became the first officially recorded casualty of 9/11.
In this Beyond The Nozzle storytelling episode, we recount:
👶 Early Life
Growing up in Brooklyn during the Great Depression.
Shining shoes as a boy, joining the Franciscan friars, and being ordained in 1961.
❤️ A Ministry of Presence
Serving the homeless, AIDS patients, and people in recovery.
Becoming FDNY chaplain in 1992 and riding along with firefighters on calls.
🔥 September 11, 2001
Father Mychal rushing to the World Trade Center.
Praying with the injured, giving last rites in the North Tower lobby.
His death at 68 years old—the first recorded casualty of 9/11.
📸 The Legacy
The iconic photo of firefighters carrying him from Ground Zero.
His funeral, attended by thousands, and the enduring love of the FDNY.
His words: “Do what God has called you to do, and do it with all your heart.”
Father Mychal Judge showed us that heroism takes many forms. His story continues to inspire firefighters, chaplains, and all who serve others with love and courage.
🎙️ Beyond The Nozzle is produced by Social FD, honoring the history, heroes, and lessons of the fire service.
Until tomorrow, on Beyond The Nozzle… stay safe, stay engaged, and remember: a simple post can save a life.
👉 Learn more: socialfd.org | beyondthenozzle.com