Sessions
Breakout Session 1B - Scott Hewlett - The Connected Warrior - Why the Middle Way is the true path of First Responders
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Tue
In a world that seems to be more and more divisive, I’d like to use the areas I’ve worked in and the concept of the middle way to have a conversation about how we can find within us, the balance point between extremes, and perspectives, thereby allowing us to make better decisions and take more effective action in our work and within ourselves.
It used to be and still is to some extent, normalized behavior in the emergency services to attempt to live in warrior mode at all times. I have found through experience that the most effective first responder manifests from balancing that part of us with stillness and remaining emotionally connected with ourselves and others.
24 years as a Firefighter, including 6 years as a part-time Paramedic in Peel Region. 17 years as a Fire Service Instructor, including 3 years as a Fire Training Officer. Over 13 years of experience as a Peer Support member and Team Co-lead. Creator, producer, and host of the Multiple Calls Podcast since February 2018.