My girlfriend's mom is on a DMAT (Disaster medical assistance team) and was sent to ground zero a couple weeks afterwards, providing medical care for the workers and military personnel. She said it was incredible because none of the workers would halt work until they absolutely couldn't take the pain of their injuries anymore. All they wanted to do is get back out there.

One guy came in with a severely ingrown nail. They told him he'd have to stay off of it. He told them to take out the nail. So they gave him some local anesthetic, took a pair of pliers, and yanked it off. He thanked them and went back to work. :eh:

She has some amazing pictures as well, truly unbelievable.