'Rescue Me' star Adam Ferrara says firefighters constantly 'acting out of courage'

What started out as character research for his role as Chief ‘Needles’ Nelson in "Rescue Me" has now turned into a lifelong friendship between actor Adam Ferrara and firefighters nationwide. 

The 58-year-old actor and comedian joined the FX show in season five and, through the help of a friend, got to do ride-alongs with firefighters in their truck. "They opened their arms to me and gave me everything I needed to portray them. And, I've been forever grateful ever since," he told Fox News Digital.