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11/13/2024

The Beaver Abides! Next year's conference theme will be the Big Lebowski! The 8th annual FF Health & Wellness Conference will be held October 15th -17th.

To see the latest updates and purchase your ticket, visit www.exoticbeavercreek.com.

This year the Beaver abides as our theme will be based on The Big Lebowski! So get your bowling shoes ready and bring your finest robe to Exotic Beavercreek in 2025.

To see the latest updates and purchase your ticket, visit www.exoticbeavercreek.com.

09/23/2024

Check me out on my buddy Jon Vought from Rescue 1 CBD's web/podcast: https://youtu.be/8-BgX8PZWoU?si=gRZc7xzc_Neza-7J

Overcoming Tuesday
Firefighter Health & Wellness Conference
Hilary Hawkins

Jim was interviewed by a reporter who asked about some of the most traumatic things that people see. When he was explaining to her that it's part of the job ...

09/13/2024

The latest episode of APS Radio was just released featuring Frank Leeb Cornerstones of Leadership. In this episode frank discusses his newest book release, his new role as the managing director of the First Responder Center for Excellence, and his keynote speech at the upcoming Firefighter Health & Wellness Conference. Enjoy the show:

Frank Leeb discusses his new career as managing director for the First Responder Center for Excellence, his new book with Billy Goldfeder, and more.

08/18/2024

Apparently I'm a "Gem"!?!?! Thank you Amanda Parsley Magoteaux

Overcoming Tuesday

When Jim Burneka Jr. was growing up in Dayton, he thought that becoming a firefighter would be a dream come true.

07/09/2024

The plot thickens! Apparently the "author" of my fake book actually passed away in October of 2016. Despite all of your reporting, Amazon is taking their time removing the book. I tried talking to them today and their fraud department doesn't accept phone calls, only emails. Hopefully the book will be removed in the next few days. Check out the photos below to see our sleuth detective work.

Hilary Hawkins

07/06/2024

They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Apparently someone thought enough of my book "Overcoming Tuesday" to write an unauthorized book....about my book.

Please do me a big favor and go to the link below and click on report an issue with this product or seller. I would then click on "This product or content is illegal, unsafe or suspicious" Please write something along the lines of.....This book is a rip off of Overcoming Tuesday. David R. Grice has plagiarized this book and it needs to be removed from Amazon Marketplace immediately.

Here's the page link:

https://a.co/d/0egKdEfI

Special thanks to my friend Ace Aspiras Ace Aspiras-Author for making me aware that these types of creeps exist.

Hilary Hawkins

06/30/2024

A few years ago I had the honor or interviewing Brendan Mcdonough, the lone survivor from the Granite Mountain Hotshots. We both felt it was important to discuss the aftermath of the Yarnell Fire. This is still one of my favorite interviews.

I share this video every year on the anniversary. I've been blessed to hang with Brendan in Prescott and have him on my own turf in "Exotic Beavercreek Ohio" at last year's Firefighter Health & Wellness Conference. Thanks to Fire Engineering for making the connection.

Host Jim Burneka speaks with Brendan McDonough, the lone survivor of the Granite Mountain Hotshots. This episode focuses on the aftermath of the June 30th, ...

05/01/2024

Overcoming Tuesday has finally arrived! Pick up your copy at:

Overcoming Tuesday: A First Responder's Tale of Healing And Resiliency

04/19/2024

Firefighter PFAS Legislation – Call your Senators and Reps

A few weeks ago, important legislation was proposed in Congress that would compensate firefighters who have been diagnosed with certain diseases and were exposed to PFAS. (Note: All firefighters have been exposed to PFAS through turnout gear and firefighting foam.) Firefighters are being encouraged to contact our representatives and senators to urge them to support this legislation. The reps/senators contact info can be found here and here.

Here’s the background on the bill: Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Rep. Darren Soto (D-FL) introduced legislation that would compensate firefighters who are suffering injuries or have died from PFAS-related conditions. The Firefighter PFAS Injury Compensation Act, if passed, would direct the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a program under which would allow eligible firefighters to file a claim to seek awards up to $250,000 for firefighters diagnosed with cancer and $50,000 for those battling other illnesses due to PFAS. The full text of the bill can be found here.

03/22/2024

Exposures during overhaul can cause hearing loss to firefighters. Check out my latest episode to learn more:

Host Jim Burneka speaks with Brian Daboul from the Mine Hill (NJ) Fire Department about the possible impact of overhaul on hearing loss.