A firehouse in New York City, located just across from the site of the former World Trade Center, has remained in operation for 25 years since the September 11, 2001 attacks. Known as Ten House, it is now a de facto part of the 9/11 memorial, drawing daily visitors who come to honor the memory of those who lost their lives. Sal Argano, now 65, is the last remaining firefighter on staff who was assigned to the station in 2001. On 9/11, Argano was not at his usual post because he was on loan to another station in Brooklyn. When he returned, he found the firehouse badly damaged but still standing, and learned that six of its members had been among the 343 New York City firefighters who died in the attacks. Argano believes his survival was due to being on rotation, and he has remained at the station ever since. Ten House features a large bronze relief that lists the names of the firefighters killed on 9/11, and the fire trucks stationed there—Engine 10 and Ladder 10—draw attention from visitors heading to the National 9/11 Memorial plaza across the street. The firehouse has become a symbol of resilience and remembrance, and its role has evolved over time. Capt. Terence Brody, who commands Ladder 10 and has worked at the station since 2016, described the atmosphere on 9/11 as "apocalyptic," with debris thick in the air. Brody was still in the fire academy on that day and was bused to ground zero. He said the firehouse served as both a command center and a safe space for first responders in the days after the attacks. The area around Ten House has transformed dramatically over the years. Robert Favata, a firefighter with Ladder 10 since 2008, noted how the site has changed from a construction zone to a memorial with waterfall pools and the 9/11 Museum. He expressed concern about keeping the memories of the firehouse alive as he approaches retirement. Both Favata and Brody mentioned the approaching 25th anniversary of the attacks, with Brody set to retire in October. Argano, however, plans to stay on duty as long as possible, fearing that something will be lost when no one remains who remembers the events of 9/11. He aims to share his experiences and the history of the firehouse with younger firefighters, ensuring that the legacy of Ten House and the sacrifices made on that day are not forgotten.