Former NYC Firefighter Brian Williams on Protecting Young Football Players & His Career

Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino · Jun 5, 2026 · 34m

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with inventor, former NYC firefighter, safety professional, and sports safety advocate Brian Williams. After spending more than four decades in safety-critical professions—including construction, firefighting, and private security—Brian turned his attention to one of the most serious challenges in youth sports: catastrophic head and cervical spine injuries in tackle football. Motivated by the tragic deaths and life-altering injuries suffered by young athletes, Brian dedicated years to developing…