“Your wellness is in your hands.”

Dr. Daniel Higuera champions firefighter wellness, sharing research-driven insights through his firefighter wellness course. He envisions wearable technology revolutionizing the fire service by tracking call volume and heart rate to optimize readiness and reduce injuries.

"Don't ever let somebody else blow out your candle. The love for the fire service is yours to have and to find."

Jeremy Donch's journey into firefighting was inspired by his father, a dedicated firefighter with over 50 years of service. Growing up in a firehouse environment, Jeremy's passion for the fire service was ignited early on. His experiences and the camaraderie he witnessed instilled a deep respect and longing for the profession.

“Be who you want to be for the people who matter.”

Kory Pearn didn’t grow up dreaming of firefighting. At 23, he was set to take over his father’s refrigeration business—until a recruitment night flipped the script. Now a veteran firefighter and founder of CRACKYL magazine, Kory’s journey blends resilience, creativity, and a hard-earned lesson: simplicity can save you. From a near-fatal health crisis to a basement full of Lego, he’s turned personal trials into a mission for the fire service.

“It is our duty to improve.”

In the world of firefighting, every individual's journey is unique, and shaped by personal experiences and challenges. One such inspiring story is that of Julian, a firefighter with the Palm Beach County Fire Rescue, who has a passion for bringing out the extraordinary in himself and others. In this article, we dive into Julian's personal and professional evolution, from entitlement to extraordinary, exploring the lessons he's learned, his love for the fire service, and his vision for the future of the firefighting community.

“Enjoy your career. There is no greater job that you could choose.”

“Be okay with being the outlier sometimes.”

Jason Patton’s journey into the fire service began like any classic turning point in a story. It all started with a casual conversation with a friend.

“It is the duty of all firefighters to pass on their knowledge to every new person on the job.”

“We will save more lives through the efforts of fire prevention than we ever will out of burning buildings.”

“I like helping people, I've just always been drawn to that.”

“The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.”

“We’re going to get through this. We are resilient and our training has prepared us to handle anything that comes our way.”

Firefighter Georgina Gilbert is a force of nature and an inspiration - a person who believes in saying “Yes!” to the challenges that life offers.

“Consider two people: the person you were when you joined, and the person you will be when you retire… those two perspectives will keep you grounded, and remind you that this career can be some of the best days of your life.”

“Talk to a firefighter. This job is truly like no other and you really need to get to know someone in the fire service to see if the job is for you.”

“We're at a point in the fire service where we have to change. We have to be ready to adapt to the environment we're in.”

“Humility is the precursor to confidence. It is the precursor to learning.”

“It never gets easier; we just get wiser and stronger.”

"Once somebody knows that you care about them...that goes so much further than any policy or procedure you could ever come up with.”

“It’s very simple. You just have to eliminate the things you do that cause you and your family pain.”