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Was Steve Buscemi a firefighter?

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Yes. In 1980 Steve Buscemi landed a job as a firefighter with the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY), though he was also acting at this time. In 1984 he left the FDNY to devote himself to acting. He continued to be involved in causes and issues that affected firefighters.