Brothers Helping Brothers Events

8th Annual Firefighter Health & Wellness Conference

Supporting Partners:

October 15th, 16th, & 17th, 2025

Greene County Expo Center

Xenia, Ohio

Keynote Speakers

Wednesday, October 15th, 2025

Dena Ali

Battalion Chief

Raleigh, NC Fire Department

Thursday, October 16th, 2025

Rick Cheatham

Captain (Ret)

Anaheim, CA Fire Department

Additional Speakers

Frank Leto

Captain (Ret)

FDNY Counseling Service Unit

Dr Sara Jahnke

Director

Center for Fire, Rescue & EMS Health Research

Dan Kerrigan

Fire Chief (Ret)

Upper Providence Township Fire Department, PA

Chris Moore

Captain

Chesapeake, VA Fire Department

James Geering

Host

Behind the Shield Podcast

Jadie Miller

Founder/CEO

Pyroc

Jim Burneka

Firefighter/Paramedic (Ret)

Dayton IAFF Local 136

Stephanie Ryall

Founder & Clinical Director

Right Mind Wellness Center

Speakers are subject to change




Join James Geering
Friday October 17th
for a round table discussion
on the benefits of the 24/72
work schedule

Optional Activities

Yoga w/
Brandon Dreiman

Warrior Meditation w/
Dave Gerold

Worship Service w/
Chaplain Tim Spradlin

Friends of Bill W Meeting
w/ Erin & Cinnamon

Firefighter Health & Wellness Conference – The One You Didn’t Know You Needed

Which conference should you attend? Well, that depends—what do you think you need?

Let’s start by telling you what this conference isn’t. It isn’t just another cookie-cutter training event. It isn’t a weekend you’ll walk away from unaffected. It isn’t a place where you’ll sit through lectures and leave unchanged.

Here’s what you can expect: raw, real conversations that hit home. Connections that go beyond networking and turn into lifelong bonds. Lessons from those who’ve walked the hard roads and are willing to share so you don’t have to walk them alone. Expect to go back to duty with a renewed sense of purpose, energy, and perspective.

Don’t come if you think you’ve got it all figured out. But if you’re ready for something different—if you’re open to growth, connection, and a little bit of firehouse humor—this is where you need to be.

With a new, cheeky theme each year, the Firefighter Health & Wellness Conference is built for firefighters, by firefighters. It’s run by two guys who are bringing you conversations you never knew you needed. The cost of the conference? It doesn’t even begin to reflect its value. Bring your crew, your partner/spouse, or come solo. Just come. After eight years, we’re still here—and for good reason. See for yourself.

Every Attendee will receive a FREE Gear Bag
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