Ron Bucca served as an FDNY Rescue 1 firefighter before being promoted to fire marshal. He also was a Defense Intelligence Agency reservist who supported the agency’s counterterrorism mission. On September 11, 2001, as an FDNY fire marshal, Bucca responded to the attacks on the World Trade Center. He was attempting to rescue victims in the South Tower when it collapsed. (Photos courtesy of StandFast Alliance, an organization dedicated to empowering first responders, military and their families with the tools, training and resources they need to face the unique challenges of their service with strength and resilience. Family and friends started the organization to honor Bucca’s legacy. His wife Eve Bucca serves as executive director)