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A collection of accounts of 30 historically significant modern fires with lessons learned for the education of currently serving firefighters.

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9781593705091

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Frank Leeb is the managing director of the First Responder Center for Excellence (FRCE). He previously served as a deputy assistant chief in the Fire Department of New York (FDNY), retiring in June 2024 after more than 31 years. During his tenure with the FDNY, he held several senior staff positions, including as the chief of the Fire Academy, chief of training, and chief of safety. Frank has also been an East Farmingdale Fire Department member since 1983 (Long Island, NY). Frank Leeb's career has been defined by his unwavering commitment to fostering growth through training and development, a central tenet of his leadership philosophy. He has lectured nationally and internationally on motivation, preparedness, leadership, strategy, and tactics. He holds a bachelor's degree in fire service administration from SUNY Empire State and a master's degree in security studies from the Naval Postgraduate School, Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS). He has served as an advisory panel member for UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute's (FSRI) ""Study of Coordinated Attack in Acquired Structures."" Frank was also the keynote speaker for Firehouse Expo in 2022 and was a presenter at the 2022 and 2023 US Fire Administrator Summit on Fire Prevention and Control. He is also the author of the best-selling book Cornerstones of Leadership: On and Off the Fireground. Frank can be contacted at Firstresponderconsultant@gmail.com.

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