Leadership Episodes

The George Family Beneath the Helmet: A Proud, Proud Look at Fire Service Family Life Season 4 • Episode 100 This milestone episode of Beneath the Helmet is unlike any other. For the Season 4 opener and 100th episode, Arjuna ...

Season Three Reflections: Leadership, Resilience, and the Human Side of the Fire Service Beneath the Helmet – Episode 99 Season Three comes to a close with a powerful reflection on leadership, resilience, wellness, and the hu...

In this powerful conversation, host Arjuna George talks with Fire Captain Michael Sears about the subtle weight years of service can place on one’s identity, body, and spirit. Michael opens up about the moment he realized the job was taking more than it was giving back and what it meant for him to …

Leadership doesn’t start with a badge; it starts with self-awareness. In this powerful episode of Beneath the Helmet , retired Fire Chief and coach Arjuna George sits down with Marc Hill —a teacher turned firefighter, chief, ...

Harnessing AI: Revolutionizing FirefighterWellness and Training. Wellness & Burnout Prevention with guest Justin Brunner. In this episode of Beneath the Helmet , retired Fire Chief Arjuna George sits down with firefighter, pr...

From Great to Magnus: Dr. Terry Anderson on Unlocking Competency-Based Leadership for First Responders What does it take to move from being a good leader to becoming a truly Magnus leader, one who inspires lasting change? In ...

Fire to Light: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities. From Brampton to Costa Rica: A Firefighter’s Journey to Healing and Purpose | Beneath the Helmet with Brandon Evans and Host Arjuna George What happens when a firefig...

What Is Character-Based Leadership? A New Era for the Fire Service. The Future of Fire Service Leadership Starts Here - Character-Based Leadership Roundtable. In this powerhouse episode of Beneath the Helmet, retired Fire Chi...

In this powerful episode of Beneath the Helmet, retired Fire Chief Arjuna George sits down with Deputy Chief Scott Booth to explore how vulnerability transforms leadership. Scott shares his personal journey through trauma, resilience, and leadership evolution, highlighting why emotional courage bui…

In this episode of Beneath the Helmet, retired Fire Chief Arjuna George speaks with Alec Wons—host of The Chief Exchange podcast, author of Resilience Beyond Duty, and a rising leader in public safety wellness. Alec shares his journey from college athlete to first responder advocate, detailing how …

Unpacking Firefighter Wellness with Aaron Zamzow. In this exciting episode of Beneath the Helmet, host Jah George sits down with Aaron Zamzow, a prominent figure in firefighter wellness. Aaron, head of the First Responder Cen...

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 cap...

FDNY Stories: A Life of Service, Survival, and Cuisine With Joseph Bonanno In the final episode of Season 2 of 'Beneath the Helmet,' host Arjuna sits down with Joseph Bonanno, a retired FDNY firefighter, author of 'American F...

Team Building SECRETS for Fire Service Success with Dr. Johnny Torgerson In this episode of Beneath the Helmet, host Arjuna George chats with Assistant Chief Dr. Johnny Torgerson about his book, 'Forging Your Team.' They delv...

Journaling Through Burnout: Insights with Lynda Monk. Beneath the Helmet. In this episode of Beneath the Helmet, host Arjuna George welcomes Linda Monk, a social worker, coach, author, and keynote speaker. Linda is also the d...

The Epic Season 1 Reunion Of Voices From Beneath The Helmet. In this special reunion episode of 'Beneath the Helmet,' host Arjuna George celebrates the podcast's second season finale and his third anniversary of retiring fro...

John Cuomo's PROVEN Leadership Tips for Fire Service EXCELLENCE. Join us for a robust conversation around Leadership and Wellness in the Fire Service. Join us in this compelling episode of 'Beneath the Helmet,' where host Arj...

Solo Reflections on World Mental Health Day- Unlocking Your Full Potential on World Mental Health Day Join Arjuna George in a solo episode of Beneath the Helmet as he explores the importance of mental health, particularly on ...

Behind the Pages of CRACKYL Magazine with Kory Pearn In this episode of 'Beneath the Helmet,' host Retired Fire Chief Arjuna George has an insightful conversation with Kory Pearn, a veteran firefighter and editor-in-chief of ...

How to Make Future-Ready Fire Officers: the key leadership skill. The Modern Fire Officer. Join our conversation with Jared as we discuss how to prepare our fire officers and emerging leaders for the future. All things leade...

Top Tactics for Firefighter Success. The Power of Systems with Ryan Rodriguez Join Retired Fire Chief Arjuna George in an insightful episode of Beneath the Helmet with Ryan Rodriguez, a 20-year veteran firefighter, coach, and...

Join us for Morgan Englund: Healing Through Music, Episode 51. A Journey from Firefighter to Wellness Advocate with Morgan England | Beneath the Helmet Retired Fire Chief Arjuna George hosts former firefighter, actor, and mus...

Join me and my special guest host Cindy Thompson as we explore and review the past 50 episodes and a year of podcasting. Celebrating Episode 50 with Cindy Thompson | Reflecting on Firefighter Wellness and Burnout Recovery In ...

Exploring Firefighters' Health & Wellness with Cindy Schrooner Ball | Episode 49 In this episode of Beneath the Helmet, hosted by Retired Fire Chief Arjuna George, we delve deep into the world of firefighters’ health and well...