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10/31/2025

Now that I’ve stepped into retirement, I find myself looking back at the people who truly made a difference — the ones who didn’t just lead, but understood.

Deputy Chief Hewitt is one of those people. Like his father before him, he led with heart, humility, and genuine care for his people. I always admired that about him. He knew that people are like onions — sometimes you have to peel back the rough or damaged layers to find the good inside. And he never stopped looking for the good.

What stood out most was how he listened. Not just to reply, but to understand. He carried himself with quiet strength and compassion, the same way his father did. And I think he should be proud — because he’s living up to that legacy every single day.

Leaders like him don’t just earn respect — they inspire it. Come join us on Skool in bio to keep inspiring.

10/22/2025

About Our Saskatchewan Paramedics

They’re the ones who show up when everything else falls apart.
When you’re scared, hurt, or praying for help — they’re already on their way.

What most people don’t see is what happens when the sirens stop.
They sit quietly in the back of the rig, taking a breath before the next call.
They carry faces and moments home that never quite leave them.
They miss birthdays, dinners, and sleep — but they never miss your call.

Our paramedics don’t just treat patients — they comfort the lonely, calm the panicked, and fight for life on the side of the highway in the freezing cold.
They do it because they care — deeply, and often silently.

What they wish you knew is this:
They give a piece of themselves on every call.
They don’t want recognition — just a little understanding that behind every uniform is a human heart that beats for this province.

So here’s to the ones who answer the call no matter the hour — our Saskatchewan paramedics.
The ones who carry the weight so we don’t have to. 💚 Join our community: https://www.skool.com/surviving-adversity-in-life-1579/about?ref=4c3ecfca5b94492c84beb50536f96077

09/18/2025

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Big news for me today… I just started something new on Skool called “Surviving Adversity in Life.”

This isn’t some polished program or fake motivational stuff. It’s real life. It’s about the struggles we all go through—loss, stress, trauma, bad days—and figuring out how to keep going. I’ve had my fair share, and I know a lot of you have too.

I wanted to build a place where people can share, learn, and support each other without judgment. A spot where you realize you’re not alone in whatever battle you’re fighting.

If that sounds like something you need—or maybe you just want to connect with others walking through tough times—check it out and join in.

Thanks to everyone who’s been in my corner along the way. This one means a lot to me.

08/27/2025

Motorcycle officers face unique stressors—fast-paced, high-stakes scenarios, traffic risks, and public visibility. That’s why we shine a spotlight on motorcycle police officers today—not just to thank them, but to remind everyone that mental health support is vital. Let’s push for:
• Access to confidential mental health programs,
• Peer support networks tailored for law enforcement,
• And real cultural change that breaks the stigma.

08/15/2025

Another old fire from the 90s here in Regina.
A time when bunker gear was heavier, radios were clunkier, and the lessons were passed down at the kitchen table, not on a PowerPoint slide.

Paying respect to the firefighters who built the culture we stand on today — the men and women who taught us pride in the job, toughness in the face of danger, and loyalty to each other above all else.

We’re here because they were there.

08/14/2025

Every car fire we fight shaves a little off our future.
The flames fade.
The toxins stay.

08/12/2025

📸 From the Vault — Reimagined with AIFound this gem from 30 years ago: Captain Kerr up front, Marc Quinette ready with the saw, and me holding down the back.With a little help from AI, the old photo got a fresh coat of life — but the memories are just as vivid as the day it happened.Cool to see where we started… and how far we’ve come. 🚒🔥

08/06/2025

I wish you could feel how alive you feel as a rookie firefighter on your first real working fire.

It’s like Friday night lights all over again—
Running out onto the field, heart pounding, the whole school behind you.
Only now, it’s your crew. Your city.
The stakes? Real lives.

There’s pride. Purpose. Fire in your gut and zero fear.
You were born for this.

To serve your community like this—it’s the ultimate privilege.

But then… the job starts to take its toll.

Call after call.
The ones you couldn’t save.
The screams that stick.
The silence at home because you can’t find the words.

That spark? It fades.
The adrenaline that once made you feel invincible now hides the weight you’re carrying.

No one tells you how the job quietly trades your pride for pain.
How the things that made you strong will try to break you.

So this is your reminder:
Stay young.
Not in age—but in spirit.
Hold onto that rookie fire.
Talk it out. Ask for help. Watch out for each other.

Because behind the mask, the gear, and the badge—we’re human.

And we deserve to feel alive after the fire too.

08/04/2025

A 5” fire hose weighs about 110 lbs dry.
Once it’s charged with water? It can tip the scale at over 900 lbs.

But not all weight is visible.

Mental health in first responders is the same.
What seems manageable from the outside can be crushing when it’s “charged” with trauma, stress, and years of unspoken pain.

We’d never expect one firefighter to pull a 5” line solo.
So why do we expect people to carry the weight of this job alone?

Check in. Speak up. Lend a hand.
Because behind every strong firefighter is a crew that’s got their back—on the fireground and off it.

07/29/2025

Moose Jaw firefighters: saving homes and cats—sometimes all in one swoop.
During an early morning structure fire, crews rescued a cat named Oscar, who’s expected to make a full recovery thanks to the quick action and care of first responders.

These are the life-and-death moments most citizens never see or feel. Quiet heroism. Split-second decisions. Your first responders are there—day or night—dedicating their service to protect lives, both big and small.

07/28/2025

Walk into a firehouse today and something feels… off.
The table’s quieter, The laughter that used to shake the walls? Basically rare.

We didn’t lose it.
It just gradually went away.

We let fear—of write-ups, complaints, HR policies—replace the accountability that used to live at the kitchen table or out back by the ramp.

We stopped calling each other out.
We stopped laughing.
We stopped trusting.

And here’s the punch to the gut:
Thirty years of training videos didn’t fix a thing. They just built paperwork. What used to be solved with a handshake and a real conversation now ends in silence.

You want to fix the culture?
Bring back the table.
Bring back the laughter.

Not the cruel stuff—never that.
But the kind that bonds people. The kind that lets you screw up, own it, get better, and stay part of the crew.

We’ve taught people to shut up instead of step up.
Let’s reverse that.

Leadership isn’t about playing it safe.
It’s about creating a crew that trusts each other enough to speak up, to laugh, and to have each other’s back.

Enough with walking on eggshells.
Let’s get back to being human.

07/21/2025

What Most People Don’t See – Life Behind the Badge in Regina 💙

Being a police officer in Regina isn’t just a job—it’s a life lived under pressure. Most won’t see the toll it takes.

They don’t see the sleepless nights after a hard call.
They don’t see the faces that stay with you long after the scene clears.
They don’t feel the weight of being the one expected to have all the answers in someone’s worst moment.

Regina officers show up to tragedies, to violence, to heartbreak. And then they go home and try to be parents, partners, friends—while carrying pieces of everyone else’s pain.

It’s not just about enforcing laws—it’s about protecting people, often at the cost of their own mental and emotional well-being.

So today, take a moment to recognize the human behind the uniform. The quiet strength. The emotional toll. The unwavering commitment.

To the members of the Regina Police Service—thank you. You carry more than most will ever understand.

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