Jim Burneka

Jim Burneka is a recently retired FF/PM with the Dayton Ohio Fire Department. Jim was the inaugural Wellness Coordinator for the Dayton Fire Department and the Health & Safety/Peer Support Coordinator for Dayton Firefighters Local 136. Jim has been involved in the fight against occupational cancer for over 18 years and is a cancer survivor. Jim is also a Technical Committee Member on NFPA 1585 Contamination Control, and NFPA 1580 Standard for Emergency Responder Occupational Health & Wellness. Jim hosts a monthly webcast/podcast called “APS Radio” on Fire Engineering. Jim Is also the co-author of the Amazon Best Seller “Overcoming Tuesday: A First Responder’s Tale of Healing and Resiliency”. Jim lives in Beavercreek with his wife Lauren, and two boys Jameson, & Logan.