
The Leadership Under Fire Humanizing the Narrative Podcast provides a platform to prepare performance leaders to navigate the moral, mental, emotional, intellectual and physical rigors in high-risk and ultra-competitive settings by developing strength of mind, body, character and critical thought.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 186 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Education | |||

Joseph John Vigiano is a former U.S. Marine and currently serves as a Detective with the NYPD's Emergency Service Unit (ESU), where he is assigned to Squad 7 in Brooklyn.
Joe is a 2015 graduate of SUNY Maritime College, where he earned a Bachelor of... more
Captain Andrew Serra spent 25 years with the FDNY, beginning his career as a Firefighter in Ladder 131, with rotations in Engine 231 and Engine 155, before moving to Squad 1. He later served as a Lieutenant in Engine 231 and ultimately as Captain of ... more
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. He was previously assigned to Truck Company 15. Jerry is a twenty year member of the BCFD’s Dive Tea... more
Since our formal inception more than a decade ago, the Leadership Under Fire (LUF) team has championed professional reading as a cornerstone of operational excellence. A close study of history’s most effective, mission-oriented leaders reveals a cons... more
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As a Police Officer we often deal with many of the same emotional stressors as firefighters. This is a great podcast for learning how to properly identify and execute the needs for human performance in a stressful environment. Highly recommend for all public safety professionals.
Great content, really shows the way leadership in military and civil sector translates into the private sectors.
A testament to what leadership really is and why we need people of honor and integrity now more than ever
Great insights from people that work in consequential situations.
The best of the best of officers and leaders in the fire service. From the fireground to the Honor Guard he’s an all around warrior.
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The show centers on leadership, high-stakes performance, and human factors in dangerous professions. Episodes routinely explore frontline leadership, teamwork under stress, resilience, and lessons drawn from firefighting, military service, and emergency response. Guests include seasoned first responders, medical and athletic professionals, and military leaders, all sharing practical tools for managing pressure, decision-making, and culture in ultra-demanding environments. Notable threads include debrief practices, mentorship, mental performance, and the role of meaning and purpose in sustaining mission-focused teams. The format often blends historical case studies with contemporary leadership theory, offering actionable takeaways for listen... more
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Recent guests on Leadership Under Fire include:
1. Joseph John Vigiano
2. Andrew Serra
3. Jerry Smith Jr
4. Lieutenant Colonel Charlie Black USMC (Ret)
5. Charlie Black
6. Mike O'Connell
7. Bob Athanas
8. Dr. Dillon Caswell
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