Gear for firefighters is laid in front of the trucks at the Lake Mills Fire Department Wednesday in honor of 9/11 and the firefighters who lost their lives responding that day. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune

The Lake Mills fire trucks are lined up at the city's firestation. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune

A set of gear is placed on the grass in front of an Emmons Fire Department truck on Wednesday to honor fallen firefighters on 9/11. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune

Gear for a single firefighter is laid out on the sidewalk in front of the Emmons Fire Department on Wednesday on 9/11. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune

The Twin Lakes Fire Department has gear and an American flag out on Wednesday to honor those who lost their lives on 9/11. Provided