Firehouse, Engine Company 10 and Ladder Company 10
| Company type | Fire station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Firefighting |
| Founded | September 8, 1865 (Engine Company 10) |
| Headquarters | Manhattan, New York City , United States |
Area served | Financial District, Manhattan |
| Products | Firefighting and emergency response services |
Firehouse, Engine Company 10 and Ladder Company 10 is a New York City Fire Department (FDNY) fire station situated at 124 Liberty Street, directly opposite the World Trade Center site and the National September 11 Memorial & Museum within Manhattan's Financial District. This station holds significance as the initial FDNY unit to respond to the Terrorist Attacks at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.
History
Engine Company 10 was formed on September 8, 1865, originally stationed at 28 Beaver Street. After several relocations, it moved to 8 Stone Street in April 1867 before finally establishing itself at 124 Liberty Street on June 11, 1980. Ladder Company 10 came into existence on October 20, 1865, initially located at 28 Ann Street, then later sharing quarters with Engine Company No. 29 at 193 Fulton Street, before relocating to Liberty Street on July 1, 1984. Among the FDNY’s more than two hundred firehouses, Ten House is unique as one of only two stations where both engine and ladder companies bear the identical numerical designation.
On the morning of September 11, 2001, at 8:46 a.m., as the first airplane collided with the North Tower, FDNY personnel were transitioning shifts. A radio transmission from Engine Company 10 to Manhattan dispatch marked the beginning of the department’s emergency response. Initially perceived as a minor aircraft accident, the impact of a second plane crashing into the South Tower soon revealed the full scale of the crisis, triggering immediate deployment by Engine Company 10’s team.
In the aftermath of September 11, both units were temporarily displaced but continued their operations, with the firehouse serving as a pivotal command post during recovery efforts. The station was reconstructed and officially reopened on November 5, 2003.
On June 10, 2006, a significant bronze mural measuring six feet in height and weighing seven thousand pounds was unveiled on the side of Ten House. This expansive 56-foot-long relief was a gift from national law firm Holland & Knight and was presented in a ceremony attended by former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani and other notable figures. The artwork commemorates the sacrifice of the 343 FDNY members who perished on September 11—including six firefighters from Ten House—as well as honoring volunteer firefighters who carry forward their mission.