Beneath the Helmet Show

05/06/2025

New Episode on Beneath the Helmet Show!
From Fire to Light
What if walking away from the fire service wasn’t quitting, but evolving?

In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with Brandon Evans, founder of Fire to Light and a former firefighter from Brampton, Ontario, who chose a different path.

We explore his journey through trauma, healing, entrepreneurship, and relocating to Costa Rica with his family. His story is one of courage, clarity, and redefining success beyond the badge.

This episode is a must-listen for:
✅ Firefighters struggling with burnout
✅ Chiefs looking for a new leadership lens
✅ Anyone navigating a major life transition

🎧 Listen to it here: https://www.beneaththehelmet.ca/fire-to-light-transforming-challenges-into-opportunities/
📲 Available on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube

Let this story remind you: You are not alone, and healing is possible.

05/06/2025

New Episode! "Fire to Light: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities"

Fire to Light: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities. From Brampton to Costa Rica: A Firefighter’s Journey to Healing and Purpose | Beneath the Helmet with Brandon Evans and Host Arjuna George What happens when a firefig...

Fire to Light: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities. From Brampton to Costa Rica: A Firefighter’s Journey to Healing and Purpose | Beneath the Helmet with Bra…

30/05/2025

Up next!! Brandon Evans of Fire to Light. Stay Tuned and please subscribe to the podcast to help us grow and sustain these amazing guests!!

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29/05/2025

Character-Based Leadership – The Future of Fire Service Leadership Starts Here

Leadership in the fire service is evolving, and it’s not just about tactics, certifications, or tenure anymore. It's about character.

In this powerful new episode of Beneath the Helmet, we bring together four respected voices in the fire service, James Rychard, Robert Avsec, Anthony Correia, and Scott Wilkinson, to explore how we can build leadership from the inside out.

What you’ll learn:
✅ Why emotional intelligence is a leadership essential
✅ The role of character in recruitment, training & promotions
✅ How psychological safety and values shape resilient teams
✅ Why we must teach leadership from Day 1
✅ What the Ivey Business School has revealed about character-driven leadership

Watch or listen now and please subscribe so we can continue to share this great wisdom with you all. https://www.beneaththehelmet.ca/what-is-character-based-leadership-a-new-era-for-the-fire-service/

This episode is a must for chiefs, officers, and anyone passionate about leading with integrity in high-stress environments.

🎥 Watch now on YouTube → https://youtu.be/gdGQWD9CMxM
💬 Join the conversation in our new Character-Based Leadership Group on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13260169/

Because in the end, it’s not about rank.
It’s about how you show up. Every single day.

28/05/2025

New Episode! "What Is Character-Based Leadership? A New Era for the Fire Service."

What Is Character-Based Leadership? A New Era for the Fire Service. The Future of Fire Service Leadership Starts Here - Character-Based Leadership Roundtable. In this powerhouse episode of Beneath the Helmet, retired Fire Chi...

What Is Character-Based Leadership? A New Era for the Fire Service. The Future of Fire Service Leadership Starts Here - Character-Based Leadership Roundtable. In th…

22/05/2025

An excellent new episode is coming up with special guests:
Robert Avsec
Scott Wilkinson
Tony Correia and
James Rychard
Join us as we talk all things character-based leadership.

Stay Tuned. Follow BTH Podcast and subscribe on your preferred podcast platform.

22/05/2025

🎙️ New Episode on Beneath the Helmet
What do elite athletes, Blue Angels pilots, and first responders have in common? High-performance pressure and the need to visualize success before it happens.

In this insightful interview, Dr. Brendan Guarino, psychologist and director of Guardians for Guardians, shares practical tools like mental visualization, biofeedback, and SMART goal setting to help first responders thrive, on and off the job.

If you’re navigating burnout, career transitions, or want to sharpen your mental edge, this episode is for you.

👉 Listen now and build your blueprint for resilience.
🔗 https://www.beneaththehelmet.ca/mental-visualization-and-high-performance-psychological-tools-for-first-responders/

12/05/2025

New Episode! "Mental Visualization and High Performance: Psychological Tools for First Responders"

Mental Visualization and High Performance: Psychological Tools for First Responders. In this powerful episode of Beneath the Helmet, retired Fire Chief and resilience coach Arjuna George sits down with licensed psychologist D...

Mental Visualization and High Performance: Psychological Tools for First Responders. In this powerful episode of Beneath the Helmet, retired Fire Chief and resilien…

05/05/2025

Are we failing the next generation of firefighters?
Retired Battalion Chief Rick Davis says leadership gaps are hurting our crews, and it’s not about tactics. It’s about character, communication, and moral courage.

In this episode of Beneath the Helmet, Rick shares what 30+ years in the Fire Service taught him about building strong teams, navigating toxic cultures, and leading with integrity.

🎧 Listen now: https://www.beneaththehelmet.ca/a-lifelong-journey-through-fire-and-leadership-with-rick-davis/

05/05/2025

New Episode! "A Lifelong Journey Through Fire and Leadership with Rick Davis"

A Lifelong Journey Through Fire and Leadership with Rick Davis. Leading with Integrity: Fireground Wisdom and Life Lessons.What’s missing in today’s fire service leadership? Battalion Chief Rick Davis has a powerful answer — ...

A Lifelong Journey Through Fire and Leadership with Rick Davis. Leading with Integrity: Fireground Wisdom and Life Lessons.What’s missing in today’s fire service le…

04/05/2025

Today is International Firefighters’ Day.

Beneath every helmet is a human story of courage, sacrifice, stress, and survival.

Beneath the Helmet was created to honour those stories. To shine a light on what it truly means to serve, and to remind every firefighter and first responder that their wellness matters too.

On this day, we pause to honour the fallen, support the living, and uplift the voices that are often left in silence.

We speak about burnout.
We unpack trauma and stress.
We celebrate resilience and self-leadership
And we offer hope.

Because what happens beneath the helmet deserves to be heard.

🎧 If you're ready to hear more stories of healing, leadership, and human strength, subscribe to Beneath the Helmet wherever you listen to podcasts. Let’s keep this conversation going.

30/04/2025

Up next on Beneath the Helmet Podcast, a podcast to support First Responders through mind, body and spirit from leaders from around the world.
Up Next... Ret Chief Rick Davis.

Stay Tuned, and subscribe to help spread the word and wisdom!
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