Frank Leeb is a Deputy Assistant Chief in the Fire Department of New York.  During his more than 30-year career he has held several senior staff positions including the Chief of the Fire Academy, Chief of Training, and the 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, and 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” and is the chair for the First Responder Center for Excellence cancer advisory committee. Frank is also a principal on the NFPA Technical Committees 420, 1585, and 1710. He was also the keynote speaker for Firehouse Expo in 2022 and was a presenter at the 2022 and 2023 U.S. 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”.