Turning decades of frontline experience into practical strategies that strengthen responder wellness, resilience, and recovery.

Chief Frank Leto (Ret.) brings more than 20 years of leadership in firefighter behavioral health, crisis response, and disaster recovery to Translate. A retired FDNY chief, he specializes in helping public safety organizations develop sustainable behavioral health programs, strengthen peer support, and prepare for the challenges of critical incidents.

Since responding to the September 11 attacks, Frank has worked with fire departments nationally and internationally to develop crisis response protocols, behavioral health resources, and long-term recovery strategies. His work with the International Association of Fire Fighters, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, and First Responder Center for Excellence has helped advance behavioral health initiatives throughout the fire service.

Through Translate, Frank connects operational experience with emerging research to help organizations turn scientific evidence into practical programs that support responder mental wellness, organizational readiness, and long-term resilience.