# Steve Buscemi returned to firefighting after 9/11 and backed a charity for his former colleagues

- Source: Times of India
- Published: 2026-10-20T20:24:00+00:00
- Category: World
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Steve Buscemi, who once served in the New York City Fire Department, stepped up to assist at Ground Zero in the wake of 9/11. This selfless act highlighted the emotional toll on first responders. He subsequently became involved with Friends of Firefighters, a nonprofit that offers crucial mental health support, not just for firefighters but also their families, ensuring privacy.

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