Very excited to see the cover of my next book “Pressure Proof: A Guide to Performing Under Stress” which will be released this spring. See how the decision-making process that happens on the fireground can work in all aspects of your work and personal life. Learn the tools that allow you to maintain a command presence and refocus from disabling fear to positive action in any challenging scenario.
ORLANDO LECTURE
Looking forward to lecturing at the Orlando Fire Conference on February 27. See you there!
FLORIDA LECTURE
Please join me for a presentation of "Think Like an Incident Commander" at the Florida Fire & EMS Conference in Orlando, Florida on Thursday, January 8, 2026. We'll be discussing how to think, act, communicate, and make difficult decisions on or off the fireground.
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DEALING WITH STRESS
Looking forward to presenting "Seeing the Elephant: A Fire Chief's Guide to Performing Under Stress" for Kean University this Wednesday (11/5) at the Sommerset County Emergency Services Academy in New Jersey. We will be discussing ways of coping and functioning effectively when you face stressful situations on or off the fireground.
VIRGINIA LECTURES
I am honored to have the opportunity to present "Think Like an Incident Commander" for the Northern Virginia Emergency Response System this Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (10/29, 10/30. 10/31. We will be meeting in Fairfax and Leesburg to discuss how to handel difficult decisions, communicate effectively, and project command presence.
NVERS Northern Virginia Emergency Response System
THINK LIKE AN INCIDENT COMMANDER
Please join me for a presentation of "Think Like an Incident Commander" on Wednesday, October 22 at the Emergency Services Training Center in Burlington County New Jersey. We'll be discussing how to safely and confidently handle yourself on and off of the fireground.
PODCAST
Please join me for the Responder Resilience Podcast "Lessons From the Leaders of FDNY"
Premiere Weds. 9/10 at 7 pm ET—⫸ Replay anytime after
In this episode, we hear from seven influential FDNY leaders who share their insights on leadership, resilience, and wellness:
- Captain Frank Leto: Discusses the rapid formation of FDNY mental health resources after 9/11.
- Lieutenant Drew Kane: Offers a firsthand account of search and rescue efforts and the support provided by the FDNY Counseling Services Unit to over 16,000 members and their families.
- Chief Frank Leeb: Highlights the importance of training and collaboration between FDNY leadership, unions, and peer support.
- Chief Lillian Bonsignore: Shares her experiences managing FDNY EMS operations during the challenges of COVID-19.
- Chief Thomas Dunne: Provides insights on maintaining composure as an incident commander at large emergencies.
- Battalion Chief John Haseney: Discusses firefighter cancer awareness and the stigma surrounding health screenings.
- Kristina Moon: Advocates for organ donation and shares her family's story following the loss of her husband, an FDNY firefighter.
Tune in for a powerful discussion that pays tribute to world-class leadership and highlights key topics important to your well-being. Don’t miss it!
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FDIC INTERNATIONAL 2026
I’m honored to once again have the opportunity to lecture at FDIC International. Looking forward to seeing you next April in Indianapolis.
WESTCHESTER COUNTY FIRE CHIEFS AND VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS
I'm honored to have the opportunity to address the Westchester County Fire Chiefs and Volunteer Firefighters Association this Wednesday.
SEEING THE ELEPHANT: A FIRE CHIEF'S GUIDE TO PERFORMING UNDER STRESS
Please join me for a presentation of "Seeing the Elephant: A Fire Chief's Guide to Performing Under Stress" at the Monmouth County Fire Academy on Wednesday (5/7). We will highlight techinques to use when you have to function under stress on or off the fireground.