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 Connect with Chief Leeb Director - First Responder Center For Excellence Retired - FDNY Deputy Assistant Chief 📧 firstresponderconsultant@gmail.com Arjuna George - Fire Chief (ret) 🚨Stay Connected on Social🚨 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/beneaththehelmetshow/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beneaththehelmetshow/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beneaththehelmet?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjunageorge/ Twitter https://twitter.com/AJGeorgefire Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@beneaththehelmetshow Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@beneaththehelmetshorts 📨Linkedin Podcast Newsletter https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7026972684089528321 📝Join the BTH Newsletter at https://colossal-trailblazer-6113.ck.page/c0e1b81fbe 📺Watch or Listen to all the episodes at www.beneaththehelmet.ca 📩 Email Host: arjuna@silverarrowco.com