Join Dr. Denis Onieal and Dr. Candice McDonald as they discuss the importance of “Mentoring Up” in the fire service. Mentorship is critical for increasing volunteer retention, self-efficacy, and diversity. This workshop is built around the fundamental belief that mentoring relationships should cultivate growth for both the mentor and mentee. Workshop participants will be introduced to strategies to empower mentees to take an active role in the relationship by shifting the emphasis from the mentor’s responsibilities in the mentor-mentee relationship to equal emphasis on the mentee’s contributions.