Beneath the Helmet, where you learn to master being an elite firefighter through mind, body, and spirit. – the ultimate podcast for elite firefighter well-being! Whether you're a seasoned firefighter or just starting your journey, this podcast helps you master resilience in mind, body, and spirit. Join retired Fire Chief Arjuna George as he dives deep into the world beneath the helmet, interviewing frontline heroes, fire service leaders, and health experts. Explore cutting-edge strategies for mental health, physical fitness, and spiritual strength, empowering you to thrive on and off duty.
Vulnerability Is a Leadership Superpower: Lessons from Deputy Chief Scott Booth
What if the strongest thing a fire service leader could do... was be vulnerable?
In this rich and powerful episode of Beneath the Helmet, retired Fire Chief Arjuna George sits down with Deputy Chief Scott Booth to explore the misunderstood strength of vulnerability in fire service leadership. With over three decades of experience, Booth shares his personal story of trauma, resilience, and leadership tr…
In this powerful episode of Beneath the Helmet, retired Fire Chief Arjuna George sits down with Deputy Chief Scott Booth to explore how vulnerability transforms leadership. Scott shares his personal journey through trauma, resilience, and leadership evolution, highlighting why emotional courage builds stronger teams, deeper trust, and healthier fire service cultures. A must-listen for anyone ready to lead with authenticity and heart.
Vulnerability Is a Leadership Superpower: Lessons from Deputy Chief Scott Booth
What if the strongest thing a fire service leader could do... was be vulnerable?
In this rich and powerful episode of Beneath the Helmet, retired Fire Chief Arjuna George sits down with Deputy Chief Scott Booth to explore the misunderstood strength of vulnerability in fire service leadership. With over three decades of experience, Booth shares his personal story of trauma, resilience, and leadership tr…
What happens when a former college athlete with zero background in public safety becomes one of its most powerful advocates?
You get Alec Wons, podcaster, author, wellness systems thinker, and fierce supporter of those who serve.
In this inspiring…
Resilience Beyond Duty: Alec Wons on Firefighter Leadership, First Responder Wellness, and Lessons from 70 Public Safety Chiefs
What can 70 fire and police chiefs teach us about leadership, wellness, and resilience? In this episode of Beneath the Helmet, retired Fire Chief Arjuna George sits down with Alec Wons—host of The Chief Exchange podcast, author of Resilience Beyond Duty, and founder of a fast-growing network for public safety professionals.
Alec shares his transition…
In this episode of Beneath the Helmet, retired Fire Chief Arjuna George speaks with Alec Wons—host of The Chief Exchange podcast, author of Resilience Beyond Duty, and a rising leader in public safety wellness. Alec shares his journey from college athlete to first responder advocate, detailing how his work with Ready Rebound is reshaping injury recovery by treating first responders like professional athletes. Together, they explore leadership lessons from over 70 fire and police chiefs, high…
What happens when a former college athlete with zero background in public safety becomes one of its most powerful advocates? You get Alec Wons, podcaster, author, wellness systems thinker, and fierce supporter of those who serve. In this inspiring…
“You’re tactical, you’re athletic—but you’re also human. Your fuel matters.” — Megan Lautz, Registered Dietitian and Founder of RescueRD Welcome to another empowering episode of Beneath the Helmet, where we…
Why Firefighters Must Train Like Tactical Athletes Firefighting is more than a job—it’s a physically and mentally demanding profession that requires strength, endurance, resilience, and recovery. Every call to action is unpredictable, r…