A powerful keynote designed for first responders who are ready to lead the next generation of strength, resilience, and mental readiness—before the job breaks their people.
Request BookingJD Bucklin brings real stories, deep insight, and a no-bullshit message of mental fitness to the front lines. This is not your typical mental health talk—this is tactical training for the mind, built from the inside out. Real tools. Real stories. Real change.
Whether you’re fire, police, dispatch, EMS, or corrections—if you wear a uniform and serve, this was built for you.
First responders are burning out. Suicide is rising. Alcohol is normalized. And vulnerability is still taboo. It’s time to lead differently. This talk challenges cultural norms, opens real conversations, and equips crews with practical tools for mental fitness they’ll actually use.
“We need this.”
“This is the first thing every firefighter needs to hear.”