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Buscemi's Secret 9/11 Rescue Mission
11 Sep
Summary
- Steve Buscemi, famed actor, returned to his old firehouse post-9/11.
- He joined rescue efforts, sifting through rubble for survivors at Ground Zero.
- Buscemi described the work as a privilege, aiding his personal processing.
Long before his celebrated acting career, Steve Buscemi served as a New York City firefighter. His deep connection to the FDNY became powerfully evident after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Buscemi, who had worked as a firefighter for four years in the 1980s, returned to his former firehouse in Manhattan following the attacks. He joined his old colleagues at Ground Zero, working long shifts to search through the rubble for survivors.
He later described the experience as a privilege, noting that the physical work helped him cope with the immense emotional toll of the event. Buscemi's commitment remained largely private, though he has continued to support firefighter causes over the years.
