Episode 033 - The Importance of Mentorship

When starting out on a new venture, whatever it may be, it can be difficult if you don’t have any ideas on where to start or how the process works. A lot of the times we may feel overwhelmed which causes us to stop in our tracks and never reach the potential that we could, and are meant to. In the fire service, mentorship is crucial for personal development and professional growth.  Without those who have gone before us being willing to help those coming up find the path and achieve their potential, they become lost and are left to their own devices, usually leading to stagnant and sometimes destructive behavior.  This causes distance between crews and individuals which ultimately leads to an organization that becomes lost in regards to its mission and culture. In today’s episode, I will discuss the importance of mentorship.  I will go over why mentorship is so important and how we can become mentors to those following us up the ranks.