# luf — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover luf. Page: Feed: --- ## [Going the Extra Mile(s): The Western States 100 with LT Shane McKeon, FDNY (Ret)](https://leadershipunderfire.podbean.com/e/going-the-extra-miles-the-western-states-100-with-lt-shane-mckeon-fdny-ret/) _2026-06-30 · Leadership Under Fire_ Today, we are speaking with retired LT Shane McKeon as he is about to embark on his journey to complete the Western States 100. Shane is a seasoned endurance athlete and dedicated student of leadership and performance. He joined the ranks of the FDNY in the aftermath of September 11th and spent many years serving as a firefighter in Engine Company 84 and Ladder Company 34 in Washington Heights… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/afhj8njjsarx9imb/2026-06-29-LUF-MCKEON.mp3) ## [Building Tactical Proficiency with Capt Tim Young, SJCFR](https://leadershipunderfire.podbean.com/e/building-tactical-proficiency-with-capt-tim-young-sjcfr/) _2026-06-16 · Leadership Under Fire_ Our guest on this episode of the Leadership Under Fire: Humanizing the Narrative podcast is Capt Tim Young of the St. Johns County Fire Rescue Department in Florida. Captain Young is a 22-year veteran of the department and currently serves at Station 14, having previously been assigned to Station 10. An avid reader and lifelong student of the profession, he resides in St. Johns County with his… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/zrc36hbmzgwqhfzv/2026-06-15-LUF-YOUNG.mp3) ## [A Reflection on Service and Resilience with Det Joseph Vigiano, NYPD](https://leadershipunderfire.podbean.com/e/a-reflection-on-service-and-resilience-with-det-joseph-vigiano-nypd/) _2026-06-02 · Leadership Under Fire_ 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 Science degree in Marine Transportation and obtained a Third Mate's Unlimited Tonnage License. Upon graduating from college, Joe enlisted in the… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/bcifyqkxzfgd762g/2026-06-01-LUF-JVIGIANO.mp3) ## [Calm Leadership in Hell’s Hundred Acres with Capt Andrew Serra FDNY (Ret)](https://leadershipunderfire.podbean.com/e/calm-leadership-in-hell-s-hundred-acres-with-capt-andrew-serra-fdny-ret/) _2026-05-19 · Leadership Under Fire_ 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 Ladder 20. Beyond the firehouse, Capt Serra is an accomplished writer and author of several books, including Tradition Continuesand Hell’s Hundred… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/d63hi97u66hmzy5y/2026-05-18-LUF-SERRA.mp3) ## [Leading at the Unit Level with Jerry Smith Jr. BCFD](https://leadershipunderfire.podbean.com/e/leading-at-the-unit-level-with-jerry-smith-jr-bcfd/) _2026-05-04 · Leadership Under Fire_ 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 Team and serves as a public safety scuba instructor. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Loyola University of Maryland. Jerry has been actively involved with… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ivfb9uk6ctru5m73/2026-05-04-LUF-SMITH-2.mp3) ## [Exploring Viktor Frankl’s “Man’s Search for Meaning” Part 2 with LtCol Charlie Black USMC (Ret)](https://leadershipunderfire.podbean.com/e/exploring-viktor-frankl-s-man-s-search-for-meaning-part-2-with-ltcol-charlie-black-usmc-ret/) _2026-04-20 · Leadership Under Fire_ 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 consistent thread: their success is closely tied to disciplined engagement with literature, reflection, and critical thought. In 2022, LUF launched its… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/d7kwyg32i4nrbicn/2026-04-20-LUF-BLACK-MEANING-P2.mp3) ## [Exploring Viktor Frankl’s “Man's Search for Meaning” with LtCol Charlie Black USMC (Ret)](https://leadershipunderfire.podbean.com/e/exploring-viktor-frankl-s-mans-search-for-meaning-with-ltcol-charlie-black-usmc-ret/) _2026-04-06 · Leadership Under Fire_ 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 consistent thread: their success is closely tied to disciplined engagement with literature, reflection, and critical thought. In 2022, LUF launched its… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/rej45ammraiecgj8/2026-04-02-LUF-BLACK-MEANING-P1.mp3) ## [Listening Makes Everyone Better with Lt Mike O'Connell FDNY](https://leadershipunderfire.podbean.com/e/listening-makes-everyone-better-with-lt-mike-oconnell-fdny/) _2026-03-19 · Leadership Under Fire_ Our guest today is FDNY Lieutenant Mike O’Connell, a 10-year member of the Department. Before being promoted, he served as a firefighter with Engine 202 and Ladder 102 in Brooklyn. Mike is a graduate of St. John’s University and is a member of both the MPI and Leadership Under Fire teams. [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/827zcy3rhy6pfy7z/2026-03-18-LUF-O_Connell95wrs.mp3) ## [Revisiting Jim McNamara’s Senior Man Feature Episode with FF Bob Athanas, FDNY](https://leadershipunderfire.podbean.com/e/revisiting-jim-mcnamara-s-senior-man-feature-episode-with-bob-athanas-fdny/) _2026-03-05 · Leadership Under Fire_ This episode is hosted by Jim McNamara. For those tuning in for the first time, Jim is a senior Firefighter at the FDNY and serves as a Human Performance Advisor for Leadership Under Fire. He’s also the principal author of the Leadership Under Fire Senior Man’s Performance Journal. Bob Athanas is our guest in this episode. Bob recently retired after 37 years of service with the FDNY. Bob grew up… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/2vtxpum5cepiarjv/2026-03-05-LUF-ATHANAS-REVISITED.mp3) ## [Non-Custodial Crypto Gateway (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/05tFPtdSWHbd) _2026-03-05 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto, automated fee handling, and trustless escrow with real-time settlement. ## [Revisiting A Historic Human Performance Episode of the Equitable Building Fire with Lt Matt Connor FDNY](https://leadershipunderfire.podbean.com/e/revisiting-a-historic-human-performance-episode-of-the-equitable-building-fire-with-lt-matt-connor-fdny/) _2026-02-19 · Leadership Under Fire_ In this episode, we revisit a conversation between Patti Murphy and FDNY Lt Matt Connor covering the Equitable Building fire on January 9th, 1912. This event tested the courage and skill of the FDNY in some of the most extreme conditions. The 10-story building at 120 Broadway in Lower Manhattan was considered “fireproof.” In reality, it was cast iron, full of combustible materials, and lacked… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/9ejd8wkmb6rn6cfx/2026-02-19-LUF-EQUITABLE-REVISIT-FINAL.mp3)