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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.

Recent Episodes
  • Reflections in Command - Coffee with Jim Roussell USMC/Chicago PD
    May 29, 2025 – 45:17
  • Building a Leadership and Tactical Performance File Cabinet with Shaun Ferguson CHFD
    May 15, 2025 – 44:44
  • Unpacking CPT Adolf von Schell's "Battlefield Leadership" with LtCol Charlie Black USMC (Ret)
    May 1, 2025 – 49:11
  • Revisiting Jim McNamara's Senior Man Feature Episode with Jerry Smith Jr., BCFD
    Apr 17, 2025 – 01:41:49
  • Risk, Resiliency and Rural Fire Operations with Trevor Meador Frederick County DFRS
    Apr 3, 2025 – 01:37:14
  • Luck Equals Preparation Plus Opportunity with LTC Mark Westphal USA and USAF
    Mar 20, 2025 – 01:03:16
  • Unpacking Robert Coram's "Brute: The Life of Victor Krulak" with Jim Roussell USMC/Chicago PD
    Mar 6, 2025 – 01:00:40
  • Performance and Longevity in Professional Ironman Racing with Angela Naeth
    Feb 20, 2025 – 39:14
  • Enhancing Fireground Performance through Coaching with Kevin O’Connor, FDNY
    Feb 6, 2025 – 01:09:05
  • Remembering Black Sunday with FF Brendan Cawley, FDNY
    Jan 23, 2025 – 01:06:42
  • 2024 Year in Review with Jason Brezler and James McNamara - Part 2
    Jan 9, 2025 – 36:22
  • 2024 Year in Review with Jason Brezler and James McNamara - Part 1
    Dec 26, 2024 – 56:07
  • Legacy of Courage and Compassion with Kristina Moon
    Dec 12, 2024 – 36:55
  • Developing Grey Collar Professionals with Capt Gabe Angemi, Camden FD
    Nov 27, 2024 – 59:29
  • The Willingness to Prepare Sets Us Apart with Captain Trevor Renadette FDNY
    Nov 14, 2024 – 43:35
  • Humanizing Real World USAR Operations with Capt Angemi, Camden FD
    Oct 31, 2024 – 38:19
  • Understanding the History Behind Our Why with FF Joanne Mariano, FDNY
    Oct 17, 2024 – 46:50
  • Whoever Shows Up on a Cold Rotten Day with LUF Chief Mentor Jim Roussell
    Oct 3, 2024 – 01:06:34
  • Drawing Hope from the Memories of Those Lost with Battalion Chief Pat Connolly
    Sep 19, 2024 – 01:21:59
  • Making Yourself Hard to Kill and the Limits of Operational Safety
    Sep 5, 2024 – 01:09:47
  • Reading and Responding to Black Swans with Jim Roussell
    Aug 22, 2024 – 01:31:33
  • Purpose and Performance Under Pressure with Lt Ben Baus, Milwaukee FD Rescue Co. 1
    Aug 8, 2024 – 01:13:48
  • Don't Do Ordinary with Lt Evan Bergman USAF
    Jul 25, 2024 – 01:01:12
  • Protecting Courage with Chief Paul Conway
    Jul 11, 2024 – 01:13:38
  • From the Military to the Greatest Job on Earth - FDNY FF Exam Info Session
    Jun 27, 2024 – 01:13:10
  • Burn the Boats with LT Jason Leone, Baltimore City FD
    Jun 13, 2024 – 50:53
  • Finding Balance with Deondre Smalls and Tom Flores, Camden City (NJ) Fire Department
    May 30, 2024 – 45:39
  • Building the Leadership Under Fire Team with Jason Brezler
    May 16, 2024 – 56:53
  • Pursuing Purpose with Intellectual Curiosity with Tom Miller, FDNY
    May 2, 2024 – 34:45
  • Reading and Leading with LUF's Chief Mentor Jim Roussell, USMC (Ret) & Chicago PD (Ret)
    Apr 18, 2024 – 01:30:25
  • Learning and Leading with Lt Tom Daly, FDNY R-2 (Ret)
    Apr 4, 2024 – 01:05:21
  • Train Them and Tell Them You Love Them with Lts Kendria Donaldson and Jessica Ziems, MFD
    Mar 21, 2024 – 01:21:55
  • Revisiting a Historic Human Performance Episode of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
    Mar 7, 2024 – 01:05:39
  • Faith, Flying and Family with LtCol Pete “Salvo” Benning, USMC
    Feb 22, 2024 – 01:19:21
  • Commanding Complex Fire Operations Under Pressure with BC Jeff Facinelli, FDNY
    Feb 8, 2024 – 01:18:58
  • Mentorship and Tactical Coaching with Capt Mike Guli, FDNY
    Jan 25, 2024 – 01:01:11
  • Grit, Growth, and Gratitude with Capt Tristan Tricarico, BCFD
    Jan 11, 2024 – 01:20:34
  • Year in Review and Outlook for 2024 with Jason Brezler and Jim McNamara
    Dec 28, 2023 – 01:14:02
  • An Alaskan Mission-Oriented Mindset with Chief John Beebe, CMSFD
    Dec 14, 2023 – 38:58
  • Going the Distance with Lt Shane McKeon, FDNY
    Nov 30, 2023 – 55:32
  • Leading and Managing Through Crisis with John Rabin, FEMA
    Nov 16, 2023 – 44:46
  • The Influence of Education and Learning on Leadership and Performance with Captain Gabe Angemi, Camden NJ FD
    Nov 2, 2023 – 01:11:32
  • Policing and Performance Under Pressure with Lt David Pawling, Barrington Police Department
    Oct 19, 2023 – 55:09
  • Expanding Leadership Development to Meet Emerging Challenges with Jacob Dutton
    Oct 5, 2023 – 45:33
  • Earning Longevity on the Fire Floor and Beyond with Firefighter James Lopez, FDNY R-2
    Sep 21, 2023 – 01:06:54
  • Remembering FDNY Chief William “Bill” M. Feehan
    Sep 7, 2023 – 43:26
  • Revisiting the LUF Series: Remembering FDNY Captain John T. Vigiano–Part II
    Aug 24, 2023 – 01:01:03
  • Revisiting Mental Sweat with Mental Performance Coach Hannah Huesman
    Aug 10, 2023 – 01:00:11
  • Building a Company to Perform Under Pressure with Capt Brian McNulty, Milwaukee FD
    Jul 27, 2023 – 01:28:46
  • Revisiting Leading with Character and Curiosity: From Combat to Moneyball with Sandy Alderson
    Jul 13, 2023 – 53:53
Recent Reviews
  • Dpawling1286
    Great for anyone working in stressful environments
    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.
  • Tax Dan
    Great for anyone
    Great content, really shows the way leadership in military and civil sector translates into the private sectors.
  • Adacas
    Inspiring
    A testament to what leadership really is and why we need people of honor and integrity now more than ever
  • Thanks887766
    Love this podcast
    Great insights from people that work in consequential situations.
  • Hi oooo
    Special Ops Chief Pat Maloney CFD
    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.
  • Charlie Ten
    Firefighter & Army Veteran
    I’ve always had an interest in human factors, decision making, cognitive load management, and overall human performance. This PODCAST hits that nail right on the head. Jason and the LUF team get it. This is the future of the fire service and will likely (hopefully) spread into other arenas. I enjoy listening and recommend to my friends and colleagues.
  • Rick USMC Captain
    Perspective
    After listening, I encouraged my wife to tune into this podcast. She works in the medical field and believes this has given her a unique perspective on self improvement. Please keep them coming.
  • C-R-3
    A MUST-LISTEN!
    Whether you are a professional athlete, lawyer, doctor, firefighter, police officer, or anything in between; these intelligent reflections on maximizing human performance will benefit you immeasurably. Not only do the guests recount impressive stories that draw on their unique, diverse backgrounds, they also provide listeners with practical tools to improve fundamental human performance across multiple domains. -Clint Ramsden, U.S. Navy
  • Jimr02
    Life as Sport
    Great episode on the importance of relying on routines and procedures and not outcome for defining success. !!
  • smallpox247
    A must
    A must listen podcast that dives into exceptional mental performance in high speed high risk situations.
  • DAS145
    New examination of success
    I’ve very much enjoyed the LUF podcasts. Definitely add a new angle of examining leadership and people who are super successful in their respective career fields.
  • No1024U
    Interesting Perspective
    It’s awesome listening to a super experienced Officer from an FDNY Rescue Co. This podcast offered a perspective that is unique, and one I’ve never really thought about.
  • dwwerner
    Top Notch Podcast
    These days it seems increasingly challenging to find a relevant, thought provoking podcast. LUF has assembled a podcast consisting of a talented host posing critical thinking based questions to high level guests. Well worth your time to spend time with these episodes.
  • Tclarke7026
    Top notch content for current and future leaders.
    If you are in a position of leadership or would like to be this podcast offers first rate insight into human performance and motivation from leaders in different high performance industries.
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