September 11th SPECIAL EPISODE with Glenn Usdin and Bobby Senn - NEW BOOK "They Saved New York"

Episode Number: 19 (SPECIAL EDITION) Publish Date: September 11, 2023 Host: Arjuna George Guest: Glenn Usdin and Bobby Senn Brief Description In this emotionally charged episode of Beneath the Helmet podcast, we delve deep into the personal experiences and stories of heroes who lived through the tragic events of September 11th. Join us as photographers Glenn Usdin and Bobby Senn share their incredible journey of documenting the bravery, sacrifice, and resilience of the FDNY firefighters.

This episode is being posted on September 11th in honour of the 343 who never came home and for the 300+ who passed since due to 9-11-related injuries or diseases. This episode is dedicated to those who were impacted on 9-11 2001. "They Saved New York" book provides a unique window into the lives of these brave individuals, highlighting the importance of acknowledging the emotional toll of traumatic events and supporting mental health. Recommendations: 📖 Book - Burnt Around the Edges – A Guide to Mastering Stress and Surviving Burnout - Arjuna George (Available on Amazon, Apple and Google Books) 📖 They Saved New York - The men and women of the FDNY 📺 Return to Ground Zero with FDNY Firefighter Bobby https://youtu.be/eSDrmkorer0?si=kfONXneiY5-XEwdB Glenn Usdin Bio Mr. Usdin has been a published professional photographer for over 50 years, as well as a nationally recognized fire chief. Usdin’s fireground action images, as well as his highly evocative portraits, reflect a strong straightforward style. He was the Associate Publisher of Fire Engineering magazine in the 1980’s and has done work for numerous publications and advertising clients. They Saved New York is a stunning compilation of his photography, spanning almost 50 years of taking photos of fires and firefighters. He combines strong photographic skills with an innate knowledge of firefighting to produce the dynamic images in this book. Working initially in the busy NY metro area, he is now based in Lancaster PA. He is rarely without a camera at his side. 📩Contact Glenn at glenn@theysavedny.com 🌐Website http://www.theysavedny.com Bobby Senn Bio 55 years old. Married to Christine for 26 years. No children. Started with FDNY in 1/94. Retired October of 2007 due to 9/11 PTSD, Asthma, Reflux disease and reactive airway disease. Peer counselor for Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund. Travel to Fire and Police Departments, schools corporations nationwide as well as spending time with military personnel and other victims of events that have brought on Traumatic Stress. ➡️Bobby is featured in the book on pages 224-225. 📩Contact Bobby at BobbySFDNY@optonline.net Connect with the Host: Arjuna George – Fire Chief (ret) Owner of Silver Arrow Coaching and Consulting, Beneath the Helmet Show, and Burnt Around the Edges author. www.silverarrowco.com www.burntaroundtheedges.com www.beneaththehelmet.ca Support the Show: 🔥Want to show your appreciation for Beneath the Helmet Show? ⁠Buy us a coffee! ⁠Your support enables us to keep producing content that makes a difference in the lives of our firefighters. Subscribe to Beneath The Helmet Show: 📩⁠Join the BTH Community ⁠ 🎧Apple Podcasts: 🎧⁠Spotify Podcasts: ⁠ 📺 ⁠Youtube: ⁠ 🎧⁠All other podcast platforms ⁠ 🔥Show Sponsored by Silver Arrow Coaching and Consulting - Burnout and Resilience Coaching for High Performers. Visit ⁠www.silverarrowco.com⁠ to learn more or to book a complimentary meet and greet. Don't just live life; thrive!