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Today marks the 20th anniversary of one of the most horrific terrorist attacks the world has ever seen: 9/11.
The event claimed the lives of 2,977 people and injured at least an additional 25,000, the Washington Post reports, forever changing anti-terrorism legislation around the world.
The devastation to New York was so extreme that people from all walks of life tried to do their bit to help their city during its darkest hour, including Hollywood actor Steve Buscemi, who had trained as a firefighter before embarking on his big-screen career.
Buscemi worked as a firefighter in downtown Manhattan in the 1980s, and following the attacks, he donned his uniform once again to work 12-hour shifts in the grueling search for survivors.
And in a recent interview on Marc Maron’s WTF podcast, Buscemi reflected on his experiences prior to the 20th anniversary of the attacks.
"I just didn’t have any information," he said. "I kept calling the firehouse the day before and of course there was no answer. Because I knew that they would be there. And then I eventually learned that five of them were missing. One of them was a good friend of mine I used to work with.
"I was driven to the site that day, walked around for hours, and then found my company, found Engine 55 working there. I asked if I could join them. I could tell they were a little suspicious at first, but I worked with them that day."
The Fargo star volunteered for several more days, admitting that he was "grateful" for the experience.
"I was privileged enough to have access to the site and be in the thick of it, and just experience the humanity of what was going on there," he said.
Maron then asked the actor if he'd suffered any health implications as a result of his work alongside New York's Bravest, to which Buscemi replied: "I haven’t experienced any health issues, and I get myself checked out, but definitely... Post-traumatic stress? Absolutely.
"I was only there for like five days, but when I stopped going and tried to just live my life again, it was really, really hard. I was depressed, I was anxious, I couldn’t make a simple decision. All those things. It’s still with me. There are times when I talk about 9/11 and I’m right back there. I start to get choked up and I realise, ah, this is still a big part of me."
Per the Independent, Buscemi said of his efforts at the time:
"It was a privilege to be able to do it. It was great to connect with the firehouse I used to work with and with some of the guys I worked alongside. And it was enormously helpful for me because while I was working, I didn’t really think about it as much, feel it as much."
The actor's heroic actions were once again brought to light by the Brotherhood of Fire Facebook page in 2013, who wrote under a picture of the actor: "Do you recognize this man? Do you know his name? Lots of people know he's an actor, and that his name is Steve Buscemi. What very few people realize is that he was once one of New York’s Bravest.
"In 1976 Steve Buscemi took the FDNY civil service test when he was just 18 years old. In 1980 Steve Buscemi became a New York City Firefighter. For four years, Buscemi served on one of FDNY's busiest, Engine Co. 55 in Manhattan's Little Italy. He later left the fire service to become a successful actor, writer and director.
"After 9/11/2001... Brother Buscemi returned to FDNY Engine 55.
"On September 12, 2001 and for several days following Brother Steve worked 12-hour shifts alongside other firefighters digging and sifting through the rubble from the World Trade Center looking for survivors."
The post continued: "Very few photographs and no interviews exist because he declined them. He wasn't there for the publicity."
When he did eventually open up about his work with New York's Bravest, the now 62-year-old actor told CBS News: "Firefighters are great at helping others, they're great at helping each other. But they're not always - they don't always know that they, themselves, are in need.
"Their first reaction would be: 'Oh, the next guy has it worse, you know?'"
A total of 343 firefighters made the ultimate sacrifice on 9/11 to serve and protect others, the Independent confirmed, and their sacrifice will be remembered forever.
Despite moving into the world of acting, Buscemi has remained very much involved in causes that are dear to the hearts of New York City's firefighters.
He has spoken at union rallies and even hosted the HBO documentary, A Good Job: Stories of the FDNY.
The actor also still serves on the Board of Advisors for Friends of Firefighters, an organization that helps New York-based firefighters and their families.
Published 16:22 11 Sep 2022 GMT
Today marks 21 years since one of the most horrific terrorist attacks the world has ever seen: 9/11.
The event claimed the lives of 2,977 people and injured - at least - an additional 25,000, the Washington Post reports, forever changing anti-terrorism legislation around the world.
The devastation to New York was so extreme that people from all walks of life tried to do their bit to help their city during its darkest hour, including Hollywood actor Steve Buscemi, who had trained as a firefighter before embarking on his big-screen career.
Buscemi worked as a firefighter in downtown Manhattan in the 1980s, and following the attacks, he donned his uniform once again to work 12-hour shifts in the grueling search for survivors.
Last year, during an interview on Marc Maron’s WTF podcast, Buscemi reflected on his experiences of that fateful day.
"I just didn’t have any information," he said. "I kept calling the firehouse the day before and of course there was no answer. Because I knew that they would be there. And then I eventually learned that five of them were missing. One of them was a good friend of mine I used to work with.
"I was driven to the site that day, walked around for hours, and then found my company, found Engine 55 working there. I asked if I could join them. I could tell they were a little suspicious at first, but I worked with them that day."
The Fargo star volunteered for several more days, admitting that he was "grateful" for the experience.
"I was privileged enough to have access to the site and be in the thick of it, and just experience the humanity of what was going on there," he said.
Maron then asked the actor if he'd suffered any health implications as a result of his work alongside New York's Bravest, to which Buscemi replied: "I haven’t experienced any health issues, and I get myself checked out, but definitely... Post-traumatic stress? Absolutely.
"I was only there for like five days, but when I stopped going and tried to just live my life again, it was really, really hard. I was depressed, I was anxious, I couldn’t make a simple decision. All those things. It’s still with me. There are times when I talk about 9/11 and I’m right back there. I start to get choked up and I realise, ah, this is still a big part of me."
Per the Independent, Buscemi said of his efforts at the time:
"It was a privilege to be able to do it.
"It was great to connect with the firehouse I used to work with and with some of the guys I worked alongside. And it was enormously helpful for me because while I was working, I didn’t really think about it as much, feel it as much."
The actor's heroic actions were once again brought to light by the Brotherhood of Fire Facebook page in 2013, who wrote under a picture of the actor: "Do you recognize this man? Do you know his name? Lots of people know he's an actor, and that his name is Steve Buscemi. What very few people realize is that he was once one of New York’s Bravest.
"In 1976 Steve Buscemi took the FDNY civil service test when he was just 18 years old. In 1980 Steve Buscemi became a New York City Firefighter. For four years, Buscemi served on one of FDNY's busiest, Engine Co. 55 in Manhattan's Little Italy. He later left the fire service to become a successful actor, writer and director.
"After 9/11/2001... Brother Buscemi returned to FDNY Engine 55.
"On September 12, 2001 and for several days following Brother Steve worked 12-hour shifts alongside other firefighters digging and sifting through the rubble from the World Trade Center looking for survivors."
The post continued: "Very few photographs and no interviews exist because he declined them. He wasn't there for the publicity."
When he did eventually open up about his work with New York's Bravest, the now 62-year-old actor told CBS News: "Firefighters are great at helping others, they're great at helping each other. But they're not always - they don't always know that they, themselves, are in need.
"Their first reaction would be: 'Oh, the next guy has it worse, you know?'"
A total of 343 firefighters made the ultimate sacrifice on 9/11 to serve and protect others, the Independent confirmed, and their sacrifice will be remembered forever.
Despite moving into the world of acting, Buscemi has remained very much involved in causes that are dear to the hearts of New York City's firefighters.
He has spoken at union rallies and even hosted the HBO documentary, A Good Job: Stories of the FDNY.
The actor also still serves on the Board of Advisors for Friends of Firefighters, an organization that helps New York-based firefighters and their families.
Published 11:36 11 Sep 2020 GMT
Today marks the 19th anniversary of one of the most horrific terrorist attacks the world has ever seen: 9/11.
The event claimed the lives of 2,977 people and injured at least an additional 25,000, the Washington Post reports, forever changing anti-terrorism legislation around the world.
This is how events unfolded on that fateful day:
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The devastation to New York was so extreme that people from all walks of life tried to do their bit to help their city during its darkest hour, including Hollywood actor Steve Buscemi, who had trained as a firefighter before embarking on his big-screen career.
Buscemi worked as a firefighter in downtown Manhattan in the 1980s, and following the attacks, he donned his uniform once again to work 12-hour shifts in the grueling search for survivors.
Per the Independent, Buscemi said of his efforts at the time:
"It was a privilege to be able to do it. It was great to connect with the firehouse I used to work with and with some of the guys I worked alongside. And it was enormously helpful for me because while I was working, I didn’t really think about it as much, feel it as much."
The actor's heroic actions were once again brought to light by the Brotherhood of Fire Facebook page in 2013, who wrote under a picture of the actor:
"Do you recognize this man? Do you know his name? Lots of people know he's an actor, and that his name is Steve Buscemi. What very few people realize is that he was once one of New York’s Bravest.
"In 1976 Steve Buscemi took the FDNY civil service test when he was just 18 years old. In 1980 Steve Buscemi became a New York City Firefighter. For four years, Buscemi served on one of FDNY's busiest, Engine Co. 55 in Manhattan's Little Italy. He later left the fire service to become a successful actor, writer and director.
"After 9/11/2001... Brother Buscemi returned to FDNY Engine 55.
"On September 12, 2001 and for several days following Brother Steve worked 12-hour shifts alongside other firefighters digging and sifting through the rubble from the World Trade Center looking for survivors."
The post continued: "Very few photographs and no interviews exist because he declined them. He wasn't there for the publicity."
When he did eventually open up about his work with New York's Bravest, the now 62-year-old actor told CBS News: "Firefighters are great at helping others, they're great at helping each other. But they're not always - they don't always know that they, themselves, are in need.
"Their first reaction would be: 'Oh, the next guy has it worse, you know?'"
A total of 343 firefighters made the ultimate sacrifice on 9/11 to serve and protect others, the Independent confirmed, and their sacrifice will be remembered forever.
Buscemi passed the FDNY civil service test at the age of 18, and even though he left firefighting to chase his acting dreams, he remained very much involved in causes that are dear to the hearts of New York City's firefighters.
He has spoken at union rallies and even hosted the HBO documentary, A Good Job: Stories of the FDNY.
He also still serves on the Board of Advisors for Friends of Firefighters, an organization that helps New York-based firefighters and their families.
Buscemi, along with every single first responder that fateful day, is a hero. And may everybody who lost their lives as a result of the attacks rest in eternal peace.
Published 13:29 11 Sep 2023 GMT
Today marks the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, a dark day in US history with an impact felt around the world.
As reported by the Washington Post, the attacks claimed 2,977 lives and injured a staggering 25,000 people on that fateful day. And as we learned earlier this week, the death toll from the attacks is continuing to rise, as people continue to battle with illnesses directly linked to that fateful day.
As the nation comes together for ceremonies and remembrances to honor those heroes who put their lives on the line to protect the US 22 years ago, one name that is being shared online is that of actor Steve Buscemi.
The star, now 65, had trained as a firefighter before he rose to Hollywood fame. During his time in the service, Buscemi was a firefighter with Engine Company 55 from 1980 to 1984, per Insider.
At the time of the attacks, Buscemi was a household name, known for his roles in movies like Reservoir Dogs, Con Air, and Armageddon. But following the attacks, the actor donned his uniform once again to work 12-hour shifts alongside New York's Bravest in the grueling search for survivors.
In a poignant 2021 interview on Marc Maron's WTF podcast, Buscemi revealed that he traveled to the wreckage of the World Trade Center in an effort to assist with the search and rescue operation. "I just didn’t have any information," he said. "I kept calling the firehouse the day before and of course there was no answer. Because I knew that they would be [at the site]. And then I eventually learned that five of them were missing.
"One of them was a good friend of mine I used to work with."
He added: "I was driven to the site that day, walked around for hours, and then found my company, found Engine 55 working there. I asked if I could join them. I could tell they were a little suspicious at first, but I worked with them that day."
Buscemi's actions were not for show; he declined interviews and dodged the limelight. The Brotherhood of Fire Facebook page highlighted his bravery in 2013, stating: "Very few photographs and no interviews exist because he declined them. He wasn't there for the publicity."
Despite facing potential health risks and experiencing post-traumatic stress, as he admitted in the interview, Buscemi felt "grateful" for the experience. "It was great to connect with the firehouse I used to work with and with some of the guys I worked alongside. And it was enormously helpful for me because while I was working, I didn’t really think about it as much, feel it as much," he revealed.
Nevertheless, his dedication to the people of New York took its toll, as he explained: "I was only there for like five days, but when I stopped going and tried to just live my life again, it was really, really hard. I was depressed, I was anxious, I couldn’t make a simple decision. All those things.
"It’s still with me. There are times when I talk about 9/11 and I’m right back there. I start to get choked up and I realize, ah, this is still a big part of me."
Per the Independent, Buscemi said of his efforts at the time: "It was a privilege to be able to do it.
"It was great to connect with the firehouse I used to work with and with some of the guys I worked alongside. And it was enormously helpful for me because while I was working, I didn’t really think about it as much, feel it as much."
Buscemi has maintained his commitment to the firefighter community. He has spoken at union rallies and produced the HBO documentary, A Good Job: Stories of the FDNY. Currently, he serves on the Board of Advisors for Friends of Firefighters, contributing to causes that help New York-based firefighters and their families.
On the 22nd anniversary of 9/11, our thoughts are with the heroes and families of those who fought to protect the US people during and after the September 11 attacks.
All of us old enough to remember the 9/11 attacks will have distinct memories of where exactly we were when the news broke. Largely considered to be the worst terrorist incident in American history, the attack on the Twin Towers of the World Trade Centre, alongside the other planned attacks killed 2,977 people, and propelled the United States of America into a war which would span over eight years.
9/11 was the single deadliest terrorist attack for emergency workers in the history of the US, with 343 firefighters and 72 law enforcement officers killed. However, the valour of these fallen heroes continues to be remembered and celebrated, not only in the mainstream media but through the many memorial sites that were set up in the aftermath of the tragedy.
Jon Stewart breaks down in tears as he's presented with a 9/11 firefighter jacket:
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The people of New York also exhibited great amounts of heroism in the aftermath of the attack, with many coming out in droves to do all they could to be of service to their city and nation. And just one instance of this came from someone better known for his career on the big screen: Steve Buscemi.
Eighteen years ago, Hollywood star Steve Buscemi returned to his previous job as a New York City firefighter.
Before Steve Buscemi became a household name, best known for depicting an aggravated gangster in the Tarantino flick Reservoir Dogs, and then a whole medley of other eccentric personalities, he served as a firefighter with the New York City Fire Department (FDNY), between the years of 1980 and 1984.
On September 11 2001, Buscemi resumed to his old post to aid fellow firefighters in searching for survivors and the missing in the rubble of the Twin Towers. Buscemi worked 12-hour shifts for numerous days.
Remaining incredibly humble about the whole effort, Buscemi refused to be interviewed when on the job, and even eschewed fans who wanted a picture with him.
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Later speaking about his involvement in the aid effort, he said:
"It was a privilege to be able to do it. It was great to connect with the firehouse I used to work with and with some of the guys I worked alongside. And it was enormously helpful for me because while I was working, I didn't really think about it as much, feel it as much."
And in 2013, the Brotherhood of Fire used their Facebook page to draw attention to Buscemi's selflessness, they wrote:
"Do you recognise this man? Do you know his name? Lots of people know he's an actor, and that his name is Steve Buscemi. What very few people realise is that he was once one of New York's Bravest.
In 1976 Steve Buscemi took the FDNY civil service test when he was just 18 years old. In 1980 Steve Buscemi became a New York City Firefighters. For four years, Buscemi served on one of FDNY's busiest, Engine Co. 55 in Manhattan's Little Italy. He later left the fire service to become a successful actor, writer and director.
After 9/11/2001... Brother Buscemi returned to FDNY Engine 55.
On September 12, 2001 and for several days following Brother Steve worked 12-hour shifts alongside other firefighters digging and sifting through the rubble from the World Trade Center looking for survivors.
Very few photographs and no interviews exist because he declined them. He wasn't there for the publicity."
Buscemi passed the FDNY civil service test at the age of 18, and whilst he left the force to pursue a career in acting, he remained very much involved in causes that are dear to the hearts of New York City's firefighters. He has spoken at union rallies and even hosted the HBO documentary, A Good Job: Stories of the FDNY.
Steve Buscemi truly is a hero.
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