Revolutionize Your Resilience with Jim Burneka and Nick Magoteaux | S5 E32
We sit down with Jim Burneka and Nick Magoteaux, the dynamic duo behind the Firefighter Health & Wellness Conference. From raw, personal stories to powerful insights about mental health, these two are on a mission to help first responders navigate the often-overlooked challenges they face.
In this dynamic episode, join us as we sit down with Jim Burneka and Nick Magoteaux, the dynamic duo behind the Firefighter Health & Wellness Conference. From raw, personal stories to powerful insights about mental health, these two are on a mission to help first responders navigate the often-overlooked challenges they face.
We'll dive into their unique conference setup—they’ve had a wrestling ring on stage!—and explore the evolution of support for firefighters impacting everything from cancer awareness to thriving in retirement. Tune in and discover the brotherhood that’s changing lives, one conversation at a time.
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Contact Jim Burneka and Nick Magoteaux :
CONFERENCE: Firefighter Health & Wellness Conference - October 15th - 17th, 2025 in Exotic Beavercreek, Ohio. www.exoticbeavercreek.com
https://www.facebook.com/FFHWConference
Book: Overcoming Tuesday: A First Responder's Tale of Healing And Resiliency https://a.co/d/ioDEGFh
Brothers Helping Brothers https://www.facebook.com/brothershelpingbrothers
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jburneka
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimburneka/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-burneka-jr/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nmagoteaux/
Contact Responder Resilience:
Phone: +1 844-344-6655
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Jim Burneka
Retired Firefighter/Paramedic | Podcast Host | Author | Conference Founder
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 two monthly webcast/podcast and has a monthly column featured on Firefighter Nation. Jim Is also the co-author of the Amazon Best Seller “Overcoming Tuesday: A First Responder’s Tale of Healing and Resiliency”. Jim serves on the PPE Reimagined and the WFI 5th edition committees with the IAFF. Jim lives in “Exotic” Beavercreek Ohio with his wife Lauren, and two boys Jameson, & Logan.
Nick Magoteaux
Podcast Host | Conference Founder | Former Fire, Corrections, EMS
Nick has been a servant in public safety for almost his entire adult life. He is a former firefighter, corrections officer, and 911 dispatcher. Currently he is works as Customer Field Support for Fire Safety Services of Ohio. Nick is very active with Brothers Helping Brothers and oversees the day to day operations of the nonprofit.
