Leadership Under Fire

Leading at the Unit Level with Jerry Smith Jr. BCFD

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jerry Smith Jr. is a 24-year veteran of the Baltimore City Fire Department.   He is assigned to Truck Co. 5 and presently detailed to Rescue Co. 1. ...

Exploring Viktor Frankl’s “Man’s Search for Meaning” Part 2 with LtCol Charlie Black USMC (Ret)

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Since our formal inception more than a decade ago, the Leadership Under Fire (LUF) team has championed professional reading as a cornerstone of operat...

Exploring Viktor Frankl’s “Man's Search for Meaning” with LtCol Charlie Black USMC (Ret)

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Since our formal inception more than a decade ago, the Leadership Under Fire (LUF) team has championed professional reading as a cornerstone of operat...

Listening Makes Everyone Better with Lt Mike O'Connell FDNY

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is FDNY Lieutenant Mike O’Connell, a 10-year member of the Department. Before being promoted, he served as a firefighter with Engine...

Revisiting Jim McNamara’s Senior Man Feature Episode with FF Bob Athanas, FDNY

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is hosted by Jim McNamara. For those tuning in for the first time, Jim is a senior Firefighter at the FDNY and serves as a Human Performa...

Revisiting A Historic Human Performance Episode of the Equitable Building Fire with Lt Matt Connor FDNY

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we revisit a conversation between Patti Murphy and FDNY Lt Matt Connor covering the Equitable Building fire on January 9th, 1912.  T...

Reading and Responding to Black Swans with Jim Roussell USMC/CPD - Part 2

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Since its formal inception more than a decade ago, the LUF Team has championed professional reading as a cornerstone of leader development. LUF believ...

Continuing a Legacy of Service and Humanity with Lt Christopher Horgan FDNY

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Lt Chris Horgan is a member of the FDNY, currently assigned to Ladder 20 in the SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan. He is a 20-year veteran of the departm...

Commanding with Competitive Conviction with BC Mike Rudasill, BCFD

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Rudasill serves as a Battalion Chief with the Baltimore City Fire Department (BCFD), assigned to the 3rd Battalion in West Baltimore. He joined t...

2025 Year in Review with Jason Brezler and James McNamara

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we are joined by LUF Founder Jason Brezler and LUF’s Senior Man James McNamara. We reflect on the impact and reach of the Leadership...

Movement is Medicine with Dr. Dillon Caswell PT, DPT, SCS

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Dillon Caswell is a Board Certified Sports Specialist Doctor of Physical Therapy, Human Performance Coach, and Top-Selling Author, who utilizes ho...

Consistency, Experience and Leadership with Capt. William Jasper BCFD

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Captain Will Jasper served in the Baltimore City Fire Department for 28 years, spending his career in some of the city’s busiest and most storied co...

Principled Leadership with LtCol Kip Hughes

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re joined today by LtCol Gareth “Kip” Hughes. Kip is a Naval Aviator by trade and has also served in several key billets with ground combat u...

The Humble Professional with FF Mike Conicelli FDNY

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is Firefighter Mike Conicelli from Engine 301 in Hollis, Queens. Mike is a 21-year veteran of the FDNY whose contributions extend beyo...

Leadership, Longevity and a Love for the Job with Assistant Chief Donald Heinbuch BCFD (RET)

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode was recorded during a fireside chat at the week-long LUF Summit with the Baltimore City Fire Department. Captain Andrew Whitehead si...

Build Talent as Soon as You Can with Captain Tim Buchenroth Lexington, KY FD

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is Captain Tim Buchenroth, a 13-year veteran of the Lexington Fire Department in Lexington, Kentucky. Tim has been an active member of...

That's the Way Out with Deputy Chief Jay Jonas FDNY (RET)

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have the great honor of welcoming Deputy Chief Jay Jonas. He was appointed to the New York City Fire Department on November 24, 1979. After g...

Poised Under Pressure in West Baltimore’s Streets of Fire with Lt Paul Novak Sr. BCFD

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The fireside chat is a longstanding staple in LUF leadership development and human performance courses.  During a recent weeklong LUF human performan...

Revisiting Tribe with Journalist, Author and Filmmaker Sebastian Junger

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“Thrilling” and “thought-provoking” are just two words to describe the work produced by our guest in this episode. Sebastian Junger is an Amer...

Reflections in Command - Coffee with Jim Roussell USMC/Chicago PD

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, LUF's senior mentor Jim Roussell, USMC(Ret) and Chicago PD (Ret) candidly discusses leadership in mission-oriented organizations...

Building a Leadership and Tactical Performance File Cabinet with Shaun Ferguson CHFD

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Shaun Ferguson is a member of the Cherry Hill Fire Department, where he has served since 2016. He is currently assigned to Special Operations Squad an...

Unpacking CPT Adolf von Schell's "Battlefield Leadership" with LtCol Charlie Black USMC (Ret)

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you’ll hear LtCol Charlie Black, USMC (Ret) guide the LUF book club through Battlefield Leadership by Adolf non Schell. Battlefield ...

Revisiting Jim McNamara's Senior Man Feature Episode with Jerry Smith Jr., BCFD

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The following episode originally aired in July of 2020 featuring Jerry Smith of the Baltimore City Fire Department.  This episode was released in two...

Risk, Resiliency and Rural Fire Operations with Trevor Meador Frederick County DFRS

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Firefighter Trevor Meador is a member of the Frederick County, MD Fire and Rescue Department, currently assigned to Station 3 in downtown Frederick. T...

Luck Equals Preparation Plus Opportunity with LTC Mark Westphal USA and USAF

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is Lt. Col. Mark Westphal, a highly accomplished leader with an extensive and diverse background. Mark grew up in Westchester County, ...

Unpacking Robert Coram's "Brute: The Life of Victor Krulak" with Jim Roussell USMC/Chicago PD

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The LUF team believes that a careful examination of history’s most accomplished mission-oriented leaders reveals that their success was strongly cor...

Performance and Longevity in Professional Ironman Racing with Angela Naeth

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Angela Naeth is a Canadian Professional Triathlete who made a significant mark on the sport with her exceptional performances in both Ironman and Iron...

Enhancing Fireground Performance through Coaching with Kevin O’Connor, FDNY

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is FDNY Firefighter Kevin O’Connor of Ladder 33 in the Bronx.  Kevin is a 17 year member of the department and has represented the ...

Remembering Black Sunday with FF Brendan Cawley, FDNY

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The FDNY suffered line of duty deaths at two separate fire operations on January 23, 2005, “Black Sunday.”  Firefighter Richard Scalfani of Ladde...

2024 Year in Review with Jason Brezler and James McNamara - Part 2

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is part 2 of a 2 part conversation with Jason Brezler and James McNamara  where we continue to reflect on the range, depth, and reach...

2024 Year in Review with Jason Brezler and James McNamara - Part 1

27 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we are joined by LUF Founder Jason Brezler and LUF’s Senior Man James McNamara.  In this conversation, we reflect on the range, dep...

Legacy of Courage and Compassion with Kristina Moon

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features a powerful story of courage, compassion, and legacy. We’re honored to have Kristina Moon, wife of fallen FDNY firefighter Wi...

Developing Grey Collar Professionals with Capt Gabe Angemi, Camden FD

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we present part two of a two-part conversation between Jason Brezler and Captain Gabe Angemi of the Camden Fire Department, which ori...

The Willingness to Prepare Sets Us Apart with Captain Trevor Renadette FDNY

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is Trevor Renadette.  Trevor is a native of Plattsburgh, NY where he was born and raised before going to college at Plattsburgh State...

Humanizing Real World USAR Operations with Capt Angemi, Camden FD

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest for this episode is Gabe Angemi.  Gabe is a second-generation member of the Camden NJ Fire Department. He presently serves as a Captain and...

Understanding the History Behind Our Why with FF Joanne Mariano, FDNY

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joanne Mariano is a firefighter with the FDNY assigned to L136 in Elmhurst, Queens, and formerly assigned to E225 in East New York, Brooklyn. Prior to...

Whoever Shows Up on a Cold Rotten Day with LUF Chief Mentor Jim Roussell

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation was originally recorded in May of 2024 when Jim Roussell spoke to leaders in the Baltimore City Fire Department during the BCFD’s ...

Drawing Hope from the Memories of Those Lost with Battalion Chief Pat Connolly

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Battalion Chief Pat Connolly is a twenty-three year member of the FDNY. Chief Connolly began his career at Engine 39/Ladder 16 on the Upper East Sid...

Making Yourself Hard to Kill and the Limits of Operational Safety

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation is a continuation of an episode about Building the LUF Team which was published on May 16, 2024.  LUF Senior Man Jim McNamara and F...

Reading and Responding to Black Swans with Jim Roussell

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Since our formal inception more than a decade ago, the LUF Team has championed professional reading.  The LUF team believes that a careful examinatio...

Purpose and Performance Under Pressure with Lt Ben Baus, Milwaukee FD Rescue Co. 1

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lieutenant Ben Baus joined the ranks of the Milwaukee Fire Department in 2012.  As a firefighter, Ben served in Rescue Co. 1 and on the department’...

Don't Do Ordinary with Lt Evan Bergman USAF

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are joined by LT Evan Bergman with the United States Air Force. Evan is a Tactical Air Control Party Specialist, or TACP, at the 15th Air Sup...

Protecting Courage with Chief Paul Conway

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Conway is a third-generation firefighter who served with the Milwaukee Fire Department for 31 years and retired as the Chief of Operations in 201...

From the Military to the Greatest Job on Earth - FDNY FF Exam Info Session

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The filing period for the FDNY Firefighter Open Competitive exam #4044 opened on Monday, June 24, 2024. The last filing period was in 2017. The path t...

Burn the Boats with LT Jason Leone, Baltimore City FD

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lieutenant Jason Leone started his career with the Baltimore City Fire Department in 2010 and is currently assigned to Rescue Company 1. Prior to prom...

Finding Balance with Deondre Smalls and Tom Flores, Camden City (NJ) Fire Department

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Deondre Smalls and Tom Flores of the Camden City (NJ) Fire Department’s Squad Co. 7 discuss balancing the job with life away f...

Building the Leadership Under Fire Team with Jason Brezler

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Jim McNamara and Jason Brezler discuss the genesis of Leadership Under Fire. Jim and Jason explore how Jason’s experiences as ...

Pursuing Purpose with Intellectual Curiosity with Tom Miller, FDNY

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Miller is a FDNY firefighter assigned to Ladder Co. 26 in Harlem. He is a former US Marine and served as a forward observer in combat units in bot...

Reading and Leading with LUF's Chief Mentor Jim Roussell, USMC (Ret) & Chicago PD (Ret)

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Since our formal inception more than a decade ago, the Leadership Under Fire Team has championed professional reading. We have fervently advocated for...

Learning and Leading with Lt Tom Daly, FDNY R-2 (Ret)

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest in this episode of the Leadership Under Fire Humanizing the Narrative Podcast is Lieutenant Thomas Daly. Lt Daly joined the ranks of the F...

Train Them and Tell Them You Love Them with Lts Kendria Donaldson and Jessica Ziems, MFD

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features two women who currently serve in the Milwaukee Fire Department—Lieutenants Kendria Donaldson and Jessica Ziems. Both started...

Revisiting a Historic Human Performance Episode of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The original broadcast date of this episode was March 25, 2021. On March 25, 1911, the Triangle Shirtwaist Company factory in New York City burned,...

Faith, Flying and Family with LtCol Pete “Salvo” Benning, USMC

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, LUF Founder Jason Brezler is joined by LtCol Pete “Salvo” Benning, USMC. Benning was born and raised in New Guinea where his pare...

Commanding Complex Fire Operations Under Pressure with BC Jeff Facinelli, FDNY

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode featured FDNY Battalion Chief Jeff Facinelli who is currently assigned to Battalion 18 in the Bronx. Jeff joined the ranks of the FDNY in...

Mentorship and Tactical Coaching with Capt Mike Guli, FDNY

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The recording you will hear in this episode of the Leadership Under Fire Humanizing the Narrative Podcast features LUF tactical performance advisor ...

Grit, Growth, and Gratitude with Capt Tristan Tricarico, BCFD

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of the Leadership Under Fire Humanizing the Narrative Podcast features Captain Tristan Tricarico. Captain Tricarico has been a member o...

Year in Review and Outlook for 2024 with Jason Brezler and Jim McNamara

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Leadership Under Fire Humanizing the Narrative Podcast, host Patti Murphy is joined by LUF Founder Jason Brezler and LUF’s Se...

An Alaskan Mission-Oriented Mindset with Chief John Beebe, CMSFD

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features John Beebe as our guest. He currently serves as the Assistant Chief of Training and Operations for the Central Mat-Su Fire Depar...

Going the Distance with Lt Shane McKeon, FDNY

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Shane McKeon is a FDNY Lieutenant and seasoned endurance athlete. Shane joined the ranks of the FDNY immediately after 9/11 and spent many years as a ...

Leading and Managing Through Crisis with John Rabin, FEMA

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest in this episode of the Leadership Under Fire Humanizing the Narrative Podcast is John Rabin. Mr. Rabin currently serves as the FEMA Assistan...

The Influence of Education and Learning on Leadership and Performance with Captain Gabe Angemi, Camden NJ FD

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The recording you will hear in this episode of the Leadership Under Fire Humanizing the Narrative Podcast features LUF tactical leadership advisor Gab...

Policing and Performance Under Pressure with Lt David Pawling, Barrington Police Department

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest in this episode of the Leadership Under Fire Humanizing the Narrative Podcast is Lieutenant David Pawling. Lieutenant Pawling started with t...

Expanding Leadership Development to Meet Emerging Challenges with Jacob Dutton

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest in this episode of the Leadership Under Fire Humanizing the Narrative Podcast is Jacob Dutton. Jake is an FDNY firefighter currently assigne...

Earning Longevity on the Fire Floor and Beyond with Firefighter James Lopez, FDNY R-2

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In episode number 10 of this podcast, we featured FDNY Firefighter and LUF Human Performance Advisor James Lopez. During the episode we discussed man...

Remembering FDNY Chief William “Bill” M. Feehan

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Podcast episode, we’re honored to share the story of FDNY Chief William M. Feehan’s leadership, service, and devotion to his family and th...

Revisiting the LUF Series: Remembering FDNY Captain John T. Vigiano–Part II

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

July 2023 marked the 5th anniversary of FDNY Captain John T. Vigiano's passing, and several members of the Leadership Under Fire team thought it appr...

Revisiting Mental Sweat with Mental Performance Coach Hannah Huesman

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The original broadcast date for this episode was October 24, 2019. It features Hannah Huesman who was a Mental Performance Coach with the Philadelphia...

Building a Company to Perform Under Pressure with Capt Brian McNulty, Milwaukee FD

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The recording you will hear in this episode of the Leadership Under Fire Humanizing the Narrative Podcast features longtime LUF contributor Brian McNu...

Revisiting Leading with Character and Curiosity: From Combat to Moneyball with Sandy Alderson

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The original broadcast date for this episode was July 30, 2020, and features host Patti Murphy and American baseball executive Sandy Alderson, general...

Growth and Gratitude Compliments of the Competitive Grind with Capt Aaron Miller, Fairfax County FRD

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest in this episode of the Leadership Under Fire Humanizing the Narrative Podcast is Aaron Miller. Miller is a Captain with the Fairfax County (...

Asking Questions to Inform Decisions and Leadership with LUF Chief Mentor Jim Roussell, USMC (Ret) & Chicago PD (Ret)

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The following interview was hosted by LUF's Human Performance Advisor and Senior Man's Performance Journal author, Jim McNamara. The conversation was ...

Humanizing Performance Under Pressure with Captain Liam Flaherty, FDNY

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The recording you'll hear in this episode took place at our National Leadership and Performance Summit in Annapolis, Maryland, in April 2023. It featu...

Leadership and Human Performance Under Sea with LCDR Ty Daniels, USNR

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The conversation you will hear in this episode was recorded in April 2023 at our National Leadership and Performance Summit, which took place in Annap...

Pivoting and Performing in the Face of Adversity with Seankelly McCauley, Philadelphia Fire Department

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Leadership Under Fire Humanizing the Narrative Podcast, host Patti Murphy is joined by Philadelphia Firefighter Seankelly McCa...

Revisiting Risk, Restraint and Resilience in Lethal Environments with James Roussell, USMC (Ret) & Chicago PD (Ret)

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The original broadcast date for this episode was June 4, 2020, but the interview you will hear with our guest in this episode was recorded in early 2...

Rethinking NIOSH LODD Reports from a Human Factors Perspective with Jason Brezler, Jim McNamara and Jerry Smith Jr.

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

During the summer of 2022, members of the Leadership Under Fire team formed a working group that endeavored to examine NIOSH reports which detail stru...

Leadership Development: From Fallujah to the Fireground with Jeremy Starr, USMC/Milwaukee FD

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest in this episode of the Leadership Under Fire Humanizing the Narrative Podcast is Jeremy Starr. Jeremy enlisted in the Marine Corps in August...

Navigating Risk: Stories with Renowned Skier, Mountaineer and Climber Craig Calonica

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our accomplished expert in this episode is former US speed skier, mountaineer, and climber, Craig Calonica. Craig is a world-renowned adventurer who h...

Leadership Continuity in a High-Risk, Ever-Changing World with Lt Jack Meara, FDNY

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest in this episode, FDNY Lieutenant Jack Meara, comes from a long line of FDNY firefighters and proudly joined the Department in 1982. He was f...

”Bringing Ridge Home” with Assistant Chief Derek Alkonis, Los Angeles County Fire Department (Ret.)

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The interview you’ll hear in this episode of the Leadership Under Fire Humanizing the Narrative Podcast is a bit of a departure from the conversatio...

Morale and Mindset in Lethal Environments with LtCol Andrew Terrell, USMC

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, listeners will hear a brief, but poignant presentation given by Marine Corps Major Andrew Terrell. This recording took place in Penns...

Moving Forward, Looking Ahead with Jason Brezler and Jim McNamara

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is a continuation of our annual year in review conversation on the Leadership Under Fire Humanizing the Narrative Podcast. In this episode, host...

End of Year Reflection with Jason Brezler and Jim McNamara

30 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Please enjoy our annual year in review conversation on the Leadership Under Fire Humanizing the Narrative Podcast. In this episode, host Patti Murphy...

LUF Fireside Chat Series featuring FDNY Capt Kevin Bourke (Ret) and Lt Michael Scotto (Ret)--Part II

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is the second and final installment of the Leadership Under Fire Fireside Chat Series featuring FDNY Captain Kevin Bourke (Ret) and Lieutenant M...

A Recipe for High Performance Under Pressure with Dr. Jonathan Fader

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode marks a proud milestone for our team. It’s our 100th episode! We deeply appreciate our incredible guests who have trusted us to tell t...

LUF Fireside Chat Series featuring FDNY Capt Kevin Bourke (Ret) and Lt Michael Scotto (Ret)--Part I

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is part one of two. What you'll hear is a recording of a live event. The “Fireside Chat” is a staple of Leadership Under Fire leader...

John Boyd, a Fast Corvette and a Faster Fighter Jet with COL Ronald E. Catton, USAF (Ret.)

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features the recording of a discussion that was held at the 2018 Leadership Under Fire National Conference in Evanston, Illinois. The tea...

A Lineage of Mission-Oriented Leadership with Chief Bob Hoff, Chicago FD (Ret.)

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, you'll hear the recording of a presentation that was delivered at a 2018 Leadership Under Fire National Conference in Evanston, Illin...

Remembering FDNY Deputy Chief Raymond M. Downey Sr.–Part II

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On September 11, 2001, Deputy Chief Raymond Downey was the commanding officer of FDNY Special Operations Command. Tragically, he was one of the 343 m...

Psycho-Neurobiology and Resilience with Dr. Charles ”Andy” Morgan

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest in this episode of the Leadership Under Fire Humanizing the Narrative Podcast is Dr. Charles "Andy" Morgan. Dr. Morgan's neurobiological an...

Remembering FDNY Deputy Chief Raymond M. Downey Sr.--Part I

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Leadership Under Fire Humanizing the Narrative Podcast, and the one to follow, we're honored to share the story of Deputy Chie...

Revisiting Measuring Rigor with Timothy Clarke

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we’re revisiting a conversation with Tim Clarke that was recorded in 2019. Tim is a Brooklyn native who has lived most of his life ...

Revisiting the Contributions and Legacy of Charles ”Sid” Heal

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The original broadcast date for this episode was November 7, 2019. Charles “Sid” Heal was much more than a subject matter expert on doctrine – ...

Optimizing Performance at Fires and Emergencies in the Cherry Hill NJ Fire Department

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the Spring of 2022, the Leadership Under Fire Team launched an Optimizing Human Performance Program with the Cherry Hill NJ Fire Department. The p...

Leading and Competing with a Walk-On Mentality with Adam Casey

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest in this episode of the Leadership Under Fire Optimizing Human Performance Podcast is Adam Casey. Born and raised in St. Louis, MIssouri, A...

Learning and Leading After 9/11 with FDNY Battalion Chief Jason Cascone

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Battalion Chief Jason Cascone has served in the FDNY since 2001. He is currently assigned to Battalion 17 in the Bronx. Prior assignments include Engi...

Purpose and Performance as a Pararescueman with Doug Kechijian

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Doug Kechijian is a physical therapist and CEO and co-founder of Resilient Performance Systems. Resilient seeks to systematically explore the continuu...

LtCol Justin Constantine, USMC--A Life of Service Well Lived

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On Thursday, May 5, 2022, US Marine LtCol, attorney and veteran advocate Justin Constantine passed away at the age of 52 after a long bout with cance...

Climbing Everest Without Oxygen and With Morality with Ed Webster

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Leadership Under Fire Optimizing Human Performance Podcast, you’ll hear from American climber and author, Ed Webster. This re...

”See the World Differently” with LtCol Charlie Black, USMC (Ret)

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Leadership Under Fire Optimizing Human Performance Podcast, we welcome back to the show LtCol Charlie Black, USMC (Ret). Black...