Demand for FDNY Mental Health Services Surges Across New York Region
As demand for firefighter mental health services continues to surge, Friends of Firefighters, a New York City-based nonprofit providing free, confidential mental health and wellness services to active and retired members of the Fire Department of New York and their families across New York City and the surrounding region, will participate in the 20th annual Commissions for Charity Day hosted by BTIG on May 6, 2026.
The national philanthropic initiative brings together institutional trading clients, employees and public figures across BTIG’s global offices, with a portion of trading profits donated to nonprofit organizations. Since its inception, the event has generated more than $60 million for charitable causes worldwide.
Actor and former New York City firefighter Steve Buscemi, a longtime supporter and advisory council member of Friends of Firefighters, will participate in this year’s event on behalf of the organization. Buscemi, who served with the FDNY earlier in his career and again after September 11, has been a consistent advocate for the organization and its mission to support the mental health and well-being of firefighters and their families…