By 2024, Buscemi-backed charity provided 4,200+ counselling sessions a year

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.