Former firefighter's training helps actor manage emotions

Actor Hisyam Hamid says his time as a firefighter instilled in him a crucial skill: emotional preparedness for any eventuality. Hamid, 41, revealed that the mindset cultivated during his eight years with the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) remains integral to his approach to life and work. "When we responded to incidents as firefighters, we were trained to be ready for anything," Hamid shared via Threads. "We prepared for major fires or severe injuries so our minds were ready for such occurrences."

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When we responded to incidents as firefighters, we were trained to be ready for anything. We prepared for major fires or severe injuries so our minds were ready for such occurrences.

This constant readiness has become second nature, a practice Hamid frequently employs in his daily life. He believes this mental conditioning significantly aids in managing expectations and preventing shock when unexpected problems arise. "If the worst-case scenario truly happens, at least we are mentally prepared," he stated.

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This constant readiness has become second nature, a practice Hamid frequently employs in his daily life. He believes this mental conditioning significantly aids in managing expectations and preventing shock when unexpected problems arise.

Before his acting career took off in Malaysia, the Singapore-born performer served as a firefighter for nearly a decade. His experience in the SCDF appears to have provided him with a unique perspective on resilience and emotional regulation, which he now leverages in his public life.

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If the worst-case scenario truly happens, at least we are mentally prepared.