"Vulnerability is not a weakness. It's a leadership superpower."– Deputy Chief Scott Booth, Beneath the Helmet Podcast Why This Conversation Matters More Than Ever. Leadership in the fire service is evolving. The old-school, "nev…
What happens when a former college athlete with zero background in public safety becomes one of its most powerful advocates? You get Alec Wons, podcaster, author, wellness systems thinker, and fierce supporter of those who serve. In this inspiring…
“You’re tactical, you’re athletic—but you’re also human. Your fuel matters.” — Megan Lautz, Registered Dietitian and Founder of RescueRD Welcome to another empowering episode of Beneath the Helmet, where we…
Why Firefighters Must Train Like Tactical Athletes Firefighting is more than a job—it’s a physically and mentally demanding profession that requires strength, endurance, resilience, and recovery. Every call to action is unpredictable, r…
First Responders' Wellness: A Deep Dive into TRE with Robert Cefoli As a certified TRE provider myself, this topic is deeply personal and central to the work I do with first responders, high performers, and anyone navigating stress, burnout, and re…
Firefighters are built to handle the heat—but what about the invisible battles they face daily? In Episode 74 of Beneath the Helmet, I had the privilege of sitting down with Keith Hanks, a former firefighter turned mental health advocate, to …
Welcome back to Beneath the Helmet! In this exciting episode, I sat down with Aaron Zamzow—firefighter, fitness expert, and host of the Better Every Shift podcast. Known as Zam, Aaron brings decades of experience in fitness, firefighting, and …
Firefighting is a profession steeped in tradition, bravery, and camaraderie. Yet, as Chief Frank Leeb reveals in Episode 72 of Beneath the Helmet, it’s also a field fraught with unseen challenges. As we launch Season 3, we’re honoured to…
Season 2 of Beneath the Helmet has been an incredible discovery, learning, and connection journey. As we wrap up this season, we’re honoured to feature Joseph Bonanno, retired FDNY firefighter, celebrated chef, and advocate for mental health a…
Forging Excellence: The 4 Steps to Building High-Performing Fire Service Teams Building a cohesive, high-performing team is essential in the fire service—not just for job success but survival. Teams that function like families save lives make…