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Jan. 15, 2025
Frank Leeb on Courage, Leadership, and Wellness in the Fire Service
Firefighter Leadership & Wellness with Retired FDNY Chief Frank Leeb | Beneath the Helmet
Welcome to the first episode of Season 3 of Beneath the Helmet! Hosted by retired fire chief Arjuna George, this episode features a captivating conversation with fire service legend and former FDNY Chief Frank Leeb. Frank, now the First Responder Center for Excellence Director, shares his extensive knowledge on various topics, including firefighter mental health, leadership, diversity, inclusion, and proactive measures to support firefighter well-being. Tune in to hear about Frank's career, insights on organizational stress, the effective integration of young firefighters, and exciting upcoming resources and books designed to enhance first responder training and leadership. Don't miss this inspiring kickoff to the new season!
00:00 Introduction to Season Three
00:37 Meet Fire Chief Frank Leeb
05:06 Firefighter Blind Spots
13:33 Organizational Stress in Fire Services
19:10 FDNY's Counseling Evolution
23:30 Volunteer Fire Departments and Peer Support
28:05 Psychological First Aid in Action
32:00 Coping Mechanisms and Emotional Resilience
40:53 Introducing Rob Cifoli and FDNY's TRE Initiative
41:38 Personal Success Stories with TRE
43:34 Leadership Insights and Book Discussion
52:07 Complacency and Learning from Mistakes
01:05:54 Connecting with the New Generation of Firefighters
01:10:27 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Retired - FDNY Deputy Assistant Chief
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Arjuna George - Fire Chief (ret)
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Frank Leeb
Director / Retired - FDNY Deputy Assistant Chief
Frank Leeb is the managing director of the First Responder Center for Excellence (FRCE). He previously served as a deputy assistant chief in the FDNY, retiring in June 2024 with more than 31 years of service. During his tenure with the FDNY, he held several senior staff positions, including the chief of the Fire Academy, chief of training and chief of safety. Frank was also the keynote speaker for Firehouse Expo in 2022 and a presenter at the 2022, 2023 and 2024 U.S. Fire Administrator Summit on Fire Prevention and Control. He is the author of the bestselling book “Cornerstones of Leadership: On and Off the Fireground” and coauthor of “30 Fires You Must Know.”
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