Frank Razzano and Jeff Johnson

  • Survivor, First Responder
  • ASL

Washington, D.C.–based lawyer who successfully evacuated the World Trade Center with the assistance of the FDNY’s Jeff Johnson, a firefighter from Engine 74 who helped evacuate survivors from the World Trade Center.

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This story was filmed as part of our Anniversary in the Schools program, which introduces students to first-person accounts of the 9/11 attacks. Participate in this year’s free program by completing this registration form.

Teaching Guides

Find tailored questions below for teaching this story.

As you listen to Jeff and Frank’s story, think about the following questions:

  • Where was Frank on the morning of 9/11?
  • Jeff was one of the thousands of first responders who came to the World Trade Center on 9/11 to help. What is the job of a first responder? How did Jeff help Frank on that day?
  • Frank said that Jeff was his hero on that day. Who are heroes in your life or community? How do they go out of their way to help others?

As you listen to Jeff and Frank’s story, think about the following questions:

  • What actions did Jeff take that day that showed courage or heroism? How were his actions honored after 9/11?
  • How did Jeff and Frank reconnect after 9/11?
  • Frank described Jeff as his hero and said that he never “realized what a sacrifice these men make, and women, every single day.” Who would you consider a hero in your own life or community? What sacrifices do they make to help others?

As you listen to Jeff and Frank’s story, consider the following questions:

  • Describe Frank and Jeff’s evacuation from the Marriot Hotel and the challenges they faced.
  • How does Frank and Jeff’s story help you to better understand the unique challenges that first responders faced on 9/11?
  • How did Frank’s experiences on 9/11 shift or broaden his perception of the work done by first responders?

Additional Resources

Create a Dear Hero postcard to thank a hero in your own community. To learn more about the FDNY, including their response on 9/11, visit Inside the Collection. If you’re interested in hearing other stories from survivors or first responders, visit our Webinar Stories archive.