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.”