First Responders Are Dying 15 Years Too Soon.

At Holistic First Responders we go "Beyond The Job" with our tactical approach to helping first responders manage stress, optimize sleep, and outlive the job.

Why This Is Important

Average lifespan of a first responder: 57 years old
Leading causes of death: cancer, cardiovascular disease, suicide.
More first responders die by suicide than in the line of duty.

The Harsh Truth About Being A First Responders Is That

The Job Isn’t What’s Killing Us—It’s How We Live Beyond The Job That Is.

The job trains you to respond—but no one ever teaches you how to recover.

Our Beyond The Job program gives first responders the blueprint to beat burnout, fix sleep, balance hormones, and make it past 57—without walking away from the work they love.

Who We Serve

Departments

Custom workshops, SOP integration, and tactical wellness training designed to protect your crews before it’s too late.

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Active Duty

Take control of your stress, sleep, and hormones so you can stay strong for the job—and healthy for the life that comes after.

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Retirees

Just because you retired doesn't mean you are alone. Get the tools, coaching, and support to restore your health and build community.

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Download The "Save Yourself Blueprint" And Learn The Lifestyle Adjustments Necessary To Outlive The Job.

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NICE TO MEET YOU

I'm John Kelly

After spending years in the fire service, I thought I was doing everything right—training hard, working overtime, and showing up for my crew.
But behind the scenes, my body was breaking down. Chronic stress, insomnia, hormone crashes, and panic attacks finally forced me into early retirement.

There was no roadmap for how to recover—so I built one.

Now I use that experience, combined with years of studying holistic health and working with high-performers, to help first responders take back control of their health.
I'll show you how to manage stress, fix your sleep, balance your hormones, and build a life that outlives the job.

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1. More Energy On and Off Shift

Say goodbye to dragging through the day. With better sleep, hormone balance, and smarter recovery, you’ll feel sharper, stronger, and more present—at work and at home.

2. Improved Sleep and Mental Health

Learn how to manage cortisol, reduce anxiety, and finally get quality rest—even with a chaotic schedule. You’ll stop surviving shifts and start recovering from them.

3. Lower Your Risk and Outlive the Job

Firefighters face higher risks of cancer, heart disease, and early death. This program helps you take control of your health markers, balance your hormones, and extend your life beyond the job..

4. A Tactical Plan That Fits Your Life and Your Career

This isn’t theory—it’s built for the job. Everything is structured to work with your shift schedule, training style, and family demands so you can stay consistent and see real progress..

ONLINE COURSES

Beyond The Job University

Take control of your health and wellness with these comprehensive courses.

Smart Training For Tactical Athletes

Train like your career depends on it—because it does. Learn how to use data from wearables (HRV, sleep, readiness) to guide your workouts, avoid overtraining, and build strength that lasts a full career, not just a season.

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Stress Management For First Responders

Learn how to lower your baseline stress, regulate your nervous system, and avoid burnout with practical tools you can apply daily—on and off shift.

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Sleep For Shift Workers

Master the strategies that actually work for first responders. Improve sleep quality at home, recover faster after nights on duty, and fix the patterns that sabotage your health..

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Whole Food Nutrition for Metabolic Health

Ditch the diets. This course shows you how to build a high-protein, anti-inflammatory nutrition plan that fits your lifestyle, supports your hormones, and fuels your career longevity.