[29] Building resilience and leadership across the frontlines: what medicine can learn from firefighting

In this episode of KeyLIME+, Adam sits down with David Morkal, a retired fire chief from the New York Fire Department. They explore David's unique journey from a background in theater to leading teams in high-pressure firefighting situations. The discussion delves into leadership lessons learned from David's experience working during 9/11, the importance of mentorship, coping with trauma, and the evolution of peer support programs within the fire service. David offers thoughtful insights on the value of experience, empathy, and the need for ongoing connections between generations in both firefighting and medicine. Length of episode: 36:48 Contact us: keylime@royalcollege.ca Follow: Dr. Adam Szulewski

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[29] Building resilience and leadership across the frontlines: what medicine can learn from firefighting is an episode from KeyLIME by Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

This episode is 36:49 long.

This episode was published on Nov 25, 2025.

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