Austin Shepperd, founder and operator of Fireborn, brings over 15 years of experience in survival, bushcraft, and emergency readiness. With a background in search and rescue, EMT response, and systems engineering, he blends hands-on expertise with technical precision. A certified Jeet Kune Do instructor and lifelong martial artist, Austin also consults on permaculture homesteads and sustainable living systems. Known as a modern-day MacGyver, he’s passionate about repurposing technology for real-world resilience and empowering others with practical, adaptable skills.