Kory Pearn is a 22-year firefighter, Captain, author, and publisher. He is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of CRACKYL Magazine, an award-winning North American publication dedicated to advancing firefighter lifestyle, health, and human performance.

Throughout his career, Kory has combined frontline experience with creative leadership to challenge how the fi re service approaches wellness, sustainability, and identity. After facing a life-threatening heart condition, he rebuilt his personal and professional foundation with a focus on balance, resilience, and purpose—principles that now guide his work across publishing, writing, and leadership.

Kory’s writing and leadership continue to influence conversations around longevity, mental health, and performance in the fire service. His approach emphasizes systems thinking, sustainable success, and the importance of leading from stability rather than exhaustion.

Fire Captain | Author | Speaker | CRACKYL Publisher & Editor-In-Chief | Heart Failure Survivor | Wellness Advocate