The 25 Live with Jim Burneka

This episode features Sajel & Vincent Bellon. Sajel is a Clinician and Vincent is a FF in Canada. This episode centers around Sajel & Vincent working through a traumatic incident that was brought home and now pay their experience forward. Home The post Episode 72 – Sajel & Vincent Bellon appeared first on Firefighter Cancer Consultants .

This bonus episode includes six great guests from 2020 who faced adversity, trauma, and depression and came out on the other side. Featured on this episode is Ben Vernon, Chris Fields, Dena Ali, Dr. David Griffin, Travis Howze, & Scott Geiselhart. The post Episode 71 – Best of 2020 Bonus Episode appeared first on Firefighter Cancer Consultants .

On this Special Episode we bring in four of our favorite interviews this year regarding PFAS/PFOA. This episode features Attorney Rob Bilott, Dr. Graham Peaslee, Dr. Jeff Burgess, and FF Sean Mitchell. The post Episode 70 – PFAS Special appeared first on Firefighter Cancer Consultants .

In the second installment of Awareness – Prevention – Support (APS) Radio, host Jim Burneka speaks with Tony Stefani, founder of The San Francisco Firefighter Cancer Prevention Foundation. Tony talks about the history of the foundation and what their future plans are to assist their brothers and sisters in San Francisco and throughout the nation. The post APS Radio 2 – Tony Stefa...

This episode features Janel & Ray Norton. Janel & Ray discuss how yoga & martial arts have helped veterans, first responders, and themselves get through the trauma they have seen. Trinity Yoga Studio Home Kali The post Episode 69 – Janel & Ray Norton appeared first on Firefighter Cancer Consultants .

This episode features Sabrina Mignerey from Pinpoint Behavioral Health Services. Sabrina discusses EMDR, Equine Therapy, and her non profit “Hold The Line Services”. https://www.pinpointbhs.com The post Episode 68 – Sabrina Mignerey appeared first on Firefighter Cancer Consultants .

This episode features Rob Leathen. Rob discusses his behavioral health journey and having a new purpose of reducing the stigma behind first responder behavioral health. Rob’s website can be found at: www. Leathen. Ca The post Episode 67 – Rob Leathen appeared first on Firefighter Cancer Consultants .

This episode features Neil McMillan from Ottawa IAFF Local 162. Neil discusses various FF Cancer, Behavioral Health & Wellness issues throughout the episode. The post Episode 66 – Neil McMillan appeared first on Firefighter Cancer Consultants .

Host Jim Burneka brings you the debut episode of Awareness – Prevention – Support (APS) Radio! In this episode, Jim discusses a multitude of firefighter health and wellness research topics with Dr. Sara Jahnke, including firefighters and sleep issues. The post APS Radio 1 – Dr. Sara Jahnke appeared first on Firefighter Cancer Consultants .

This episode features Brice Long & Paul McCullough of O2x. Brice & Paul discuss the creation, evolution and future of their first responder physical and mental program. O2x.com The post Episode 65 – Brice Long & Paul McCullough of O2x appeared first on Firefighter Cancer Consultants .

This Episode features Jim Berklite & Mary Valance. Jim & Mary are both with the 501(c)3 nonprofit cycling club Fire Velo. Jim & Mary describe the inception of their program and discusses their charitable rides throughout the US that provide financial assistance to fire service based groups. More information on Fire Velo can be found at: www. Firevelo.com The post Episode 64 – Jim...

This episode features Nantucket Firefighters Local 2509 Secretary Treasurer Sean Mitchell. Sean shares his story about how he learned about PFOA/PFAS and how he believes the industry has been misleading him and other firefighters on the subject. The post Episode 63 – Sean Mitchell appeared first on Firefighter Cancer Consultants .

This episode features Cleveland Heights Fire Chief David Freeman. Chief Freeman describes his behavioral health struggles and being assisted by the Save The Warrior program. Chief Freeman also discusses meditation and breaking the stigma of behavioral health from the top down. More info on the Save A Warrior program and meditation: https://firefightercancerconsultants.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/1...

Jim’s on funeral leave, so Carney Stong has taken over “The 25 Live”! Our host Lillian Carney brings in Tonya Cronin and Kristine Powers to discuss the creation of the Carney Strong Initiative and the newly signed SC FF Cancer Presumption Bill. https://www.carneystrong.org The post Episode 61 – Carney Strong Takeover appeared first on Firefighter Cancer Consultants .

This episode features Dr. Bryan Ormond from NC State. Dr. Ormond discusses several research projects that he has worked on regarding Firefighter PPE that has assisted with Cancer prevention. Particulate Blocking Hood Study: https://firefightercancerconsultants.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Summary-Report-NC-STATE-ASSESSMENT-OF-FIREFIGHTER-HOODS.pdf https://textiles.ncsu.edu/tpacc/ The post Episod...

This episode features Dr. Christina Baxter. Dr. Baxter describes the various exposures we face on the fire scene and how we can reduce/decontaminate from those exposures. https://emergencyresponsetips.com The post Episode 59 – Dr. Christina Baxter appeared first on Firefighter Cancer Consultants .

This episode features Retired Captain Chris Fields from the OKC FD. Chris responded to the OKC Federal building bombing 4/18/1995. Chris had a pulitzer prize winning photograph taken of him during the event. This episode describes that scene and the aftermath years later. “Out of chaos comes order and the opportunity to grow”. https://www.chrisfields.org The post Episode 58 – Chr...

This episode features Laura K. Barger, PhD. Laura discusses the lack of sleep for first responders and how that may effect us both physically and mentally. Laura is an associate physiologist in the Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (full-time) and an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School (part-time). The post Episode 57 – Dr. Laura K. Bar...

This episode features the OAPFF Health & Safety Director David Bernzweig. David discusses various FF Health & Safety issues including occupational cancer, peer support, sleep, and many more. The post Episode 56 – David Bernzweig appeared first on Firefighter Cancer Consultants .

This episode features retired FDNY FF Rob Serra. Rob’s first day in the street occurred on September 11th, 2001 when he responded to the WTC attack. Rob discusses the immediate and long term health effects associated with being at ground zero, the ridiculous fight for long term health benefits in DC and his involvement in the Ray Pfeifer Foundation. Ray Pfeifer Foundation Foundation Website:...

On this episode Dan & Jim discuss various exercise and nutrition topics that are specific to the work of firefighting. Dan & Jim’s book and seminar information can be found at: Book The post Episode 54 – Dan Kerrigan & Jim Moss appeared first on Firefighter Cancer Consultants .

Scott was a Volunteer FF in Frazee Minnesota. During his career he saw numerous traumatic runs that gave him extreme flashbacks and nightmares. In this episode Scott discusses how he turned to Alcohol and Meth to try and cope. Scott will also discuss his suicide attempt which lead to his PTSD diagnosis and ultimately, his road to recovery. Scott’s website can be found at: https://seeingincol...

This episode features Jeff Dill from the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance (FBHA). Jeff discusses suicide, PTSI, Substance abuse and other Behavioral Health issues amongst first responder.  FBHA Website: https://www.ffbha.org The post Episode 52 – Jeff Dill appeared first on Firefighter Cancer Consultants .

This episode features Myrrhanda Jones from Advanced Recovery Systems. Myrrhanda is the Community Outreach Director for the IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment & Recovery. Throughout this episode, Myrrhanda will share the ins and outs of what the Center of Excellence can offer IAFF members on their path to recovery.  IAFF Center of Excellence Website: Even Heroes Need...

On this Episode of “The 25 Live”, Jim is joined by Chief Bobby Halton who is the Editor in Chief of Fire Engineering and also the Education Director for the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) . Bobby discusses how Health & Wellness has evolved throughout his career in the Fire Service. The post Episode 50 – Bobby Halton appeared first on Firefighter Cancer Consulta...