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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 behavioral health. Join us as we delve into the challenges of establishing the CSU in the aftermath of the attacks, gaining buy-in for peer support programs, and the memorable successes showcasing mental health support's importance for first responders.
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 behavioral health. Join us as we delve into the challenges of establishing the CSU in the aftermath of the attacks, gaining buy-in for peer support programs, and the memorable successes showcasing mental health support's importance for first responders.
Frank shares invaluable insights for agencies starting their own behavioral health initiatives. He discusses his initial steps as the IAFF behavioral health coordinator at disaster scenes and examines the evolving needs of various responders, including emergency room nurses and environmental personnel. With years of experience supporting communities in crisis, Frank also reveals how he copes with the emotional toll of his work.
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(Retired) FDNY Captain | Deputy Director of the Counseling Service Unit (CSU) of FDNY
Frank Leto, retired FDNY, has been a leader in fire service behavioral health since the 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center. He travels nationally and internationally developing behavioral health protocols and aiding communities after major events. Mr. Leto is a member of the IAFF Disaster Response To-Go Team. Frank has worked closely with the NFFF and is a member of the FRCE Behavioral Health Advisory Committee. He also collaborates in research, regarding pressing health and safety issues throughout the fire service. Frank was one of the first graduates of the West Point Military Academy’s Terrorism and Counterterrorism Program. He also holds degrees and advanced certificates from Binghamton University and New York University.
