Updated September 8, 2026 at 8:11 PM ET

Former NYPD Ground Zero responder Frank Frangella leads Martin County school safety

Former NYPD Ground Zero responder Frank Frangella leads Martin County school safety

Frank Frangella spent weeks digging through rubble at Ground Zero after the September 11 attacks. Now he leads safety and security for all Martin County schools and says he has not forgotten a single moment.

Frangella's office serves as a quiet tribute to that day. Photos, statues, and mementos fill the space, each one tied to his time

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