Responder Resilience

9/11 Episodes

July 9, 2025

Forging FDNY’s Mental Health Model | S5 E28

In this compelling episode, we sit down with Lieutenant Andrew Kane, a seasoned veteran of the FDNY with three decades of experience. Drew was on the front lines at Ground Zero during 9/11 and has committed his life to supporting firefighters and their families in navigating mental health and subst…
Guest: Andrew Kane
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Forging FDNY’s Mental Health Model | S5 E28
Jan. 15, 2025

Frank Leto—Success Stories from FDNY’s Counseling Service Unit | S5 E3

Tune in for a candid conversation highlighting behavioral health's critical role in emergency services. In this powerful episode, we sit down with Frank Leto (Ret.), Captain and Deputy Director of the FDNY Counseling Service Unit (CSU), to discuss the profound impact of 9/11 on firefighter behavior…
Guest: Frank Leto
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Frank Leto—Success Stories from FDNY’s Counseling Service Unit | S5 E3
Sept. 12, 2024

Lillian Bonsignore—Redefining EMS Leadership in New York | S4 E37

Join us for an enlightening conversation with retired Chief Lillian Bonsignore, a trailblazing 31-year veteran of the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) who served as the FDNY Chief of EMS Operations from 2019-2022, a period that encompassed the harrowing COVID-19 pandemic. As the highest-ranking O…
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Lillian Bonsignore—Redefining EMS Leadership in New York | S4 E37
Sept. 13, 2023

Unbreakable Spirits: Overcoming Post 9/11 Trauma | S3 E37

🇺🇸 🎙️ On this special 9/11 episode of Responder Resilience podcast, we speak with A Badge of Honor's Samantha Horwitz and John Salerno sharing their first-hand experiences as 9/11 First Responders.
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Unbreakable Spirits: Overcoming Post 9/11 Trauma | S3 E37
Jan. 26, 2022

StandFast Alliance: Empowering Our First Responders

Guest, Eve Bucca, Executive Director, FDNY Honorary Battalion Chief, HeartMath Coach and Trainer
Guest: Eve Bucca
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StandFast Alliance: Empowering Our First Responders