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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIn this episode of APS Radio, host Jim Burneka talks about his own experience living with cancer. He offers insight on the mental toll cancer takes, including the crippling fear of recurrence that can grip survivors from year to year. Burneka emphasizes the importance of trauma-informed support, mentorship from fellow firefighters who understand …
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThis episode features my lovely wife’s perspective of events before and after receiving my cancer diagnosis. As with most of us firefighters, our spouses are the true rocks of the family.
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThis episode features our host Jim Burneka as he discusses his recent cancer diagnosis, early detection, and his foreseeable future.
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSOn this episode of “The 25 Live”, Jim has a discussion with Captain Brandon Dreiman from the Indianapolis Fire Department. Captain Dreiman speaks to his own battles beating alcoholism and how it helped transform him into the Departments Wellness & Support Coordinator.
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThis Episode of “The 25 Live” features a discussion on the newly released study regarding Firefighter Exposures to Per-Polyfluoralkyl Substances in Firefighter Textiles with Notre Dame Universities Dr. Graham Peaslee. Jessica Sieff at Notre Dame media relations can set you up with Dr. Peaslee’s research paper. Her e-mail is: jsieff@nd.edu
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSOn this bonus episode Jim sits on the other side of the desk and allows Matthew Broom of the 24/48 Podcast to interview him. Matt will be an upcoming guest on The 25 Live in July. Please check out Matt’s podcast on all major Podcast services.
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSOn this Episode of “The 25 Live” Jim has a discussion with Toledo Fire Battalion Chief Matt Brixey regarding setting up rookies firefighters for success throughout their career and beyond through teaching them cancer awareness and prevention in their drill school.
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSOn this episode of “The 25 Live”, Jim has a discussion on Cancer Prevention for Arson Investigators with Captain Mike Brewer of the Mesa Fire and Medical Department in Mesa, Arizona. Mike was contributing author to the 2018 International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) Health & Safety Best Practices Report: https://www.firearson.com/Publications-Resources/Fire-Investigation-Resources/Health-Safety.aspx
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSOn this episode of “The 25 Live”, Jim has a discussion with attorney Rob Bilott centered around PFOA/PFAS and his 20+ year fight against DuPont and other other chemical companies.
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSOn this episode of “The 25 Live”, Jim has a discussion with architect Paul Erickson on his award winning Fire Station designs that help reduce exposure to carcinogens and also assist with our mental health.
