%20(1).png)
01. STEP AWAY
Give first responders a chance to step away from the pressures of the job and into an environment built around connection, nature, and support.
02. Get On The Water
Through fly fishing and time outdoors, participants have space to slow down, reset, and develop healthier ways of managing the stress of their profession.
03. Build Brotherhood
The experience doesn't end when the fishing does. Hold the Line creates relationships and a community where First Responders know they don't have to carry everything alone.
HEALING DOESN’T HAPPEN ALONE.
First Responders spend their careers showing up for others. Hold the Line creates a space to step away, slow down, and show up for one another.
Through shared experiences, honest conversations, and time on the water, we build a community rooted in trust, compassion, and brotherhood.
Because sometimes the strongest thing you can do is let someone else stand beside you.
Hold the Line supports First Responders experiencing the emotional and physical effects of PTS/PTSD through fly fishing, the outdoors, and brotherhood.
Hold the Line x Fire Up Program
Jon and Emily Engle, along with the Buhler brothers and Sergio, founded Hold the Line with a singular, powerful vision: to provide a sanctuary where first responders could heal from the invisible wounds of PTS through the quiet power of fly fishing. As a firefighter and a teacher, they didn't just see the trauma; they lived it, and they built a 501(c)(3) that turned personal healing into a lifeline for others.
We are proud to announce that we have officially joined forces. Hold the Line is now officially a part of The Fire Up Program. By bringing their expertise on the water under our banner, we are expanding our reach and strengthening our commitment to the brotherhood. Together, we are ensuring that the mission to combat PTS remains steadfast, task-oriented, and, most importantly, accessible to every brother and sister who needs it.
The next Hold the Line trip will be April 10th - 12th, 2026. Click the button below to get in touch with Jon for more information and to get signed up!
