Full Name
Frank Leeb
Job Title
Deputy Assistant Chief (Ret.) FDNY and Managing Director for First Responder Center of Excellence
Speaker Bio
Frank Leeb is the managing director of the First Responder Center for Excellence (FRCE). He previously served as a Deputy Assistant Chief in the New York City Fire Department. Retiring in June 2024 after more than 31 years. During his tenure with the FDNY, he held several senior staff positions, including the Chief of the Fire Academy, Chief of Training, and Chief of Safety. Frank has also been a member of the East Farmingdale Fire Department 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, 2023, and 2024 U.S. Fire Administrator Summit on Fire Prevention and Control. He is a partner and senior advisor to CRACKYL magazine (Crackyl.com). He is also the author of the best-selling book “Cornerstones of Leadership - On And Off The Fireground” and the co-author of 30 Fires You Must Know”.
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, 2023, and 2024 U.S. Fire Administrator Summit on Fire Prevention and Control. He is a partner and senior advisor to CRACKYL magazine (Crackyl.com). He is also the author of the best-selling book “Cornerstones of Leadership - On And Off The Fireground” and the co-author of 30 Fires You Must Know”.
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