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Mics and Sirens is the official podcast for the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) of Western Australia. With staff and volunteers, both on and behind the frontline, dedicated to protecting our State of more than 2.5 million square kilometres, there are many stories of hope and resilience. From that very first call for help, to those on the frontline putting themselves in harm’s way,... more

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Latest Episodes

Women on the frontline was once a rare sight, but they are now a rising force in emergency services. It’s a change DFES and other fire agencies have, and continue to, champion.

We sit down with the Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attract... more

Volunteers are the heart of emergency services, but knowing everyone’s strengths can be difficult to identify…until now.

Meet Michael Tovine from Fire and Emergency New Zealand and volunteer firefighter who helped design a portal containing the supe... more

While there’s an increasing number of electric vehicles on our roads, it’s fortunate that not many of them have caught fire in Australia yet. 

But when electric vehicles ignite, their high-voltage lithium batteries release a toxic gas and take a lon... more

Drones aren’t a new technology, but emergency services are increasingly taking their eyes in the sky to expand their line of sight and improve incident response. 

Hear from Russell Turner from Fire and Rescue New South Wales, the agency that manages... more

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Allison Donovan
First female level 3 incident controller in Western Australia, involved in gender equality initiatives within fire services.
Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions
Episode: Episode 8 – Women leading the (fire) fight
Russell Turner
Firefighter and Drone Operations Expert at Fire and Rescue New South Wales
Fire and Rescue New South Wales
Episode: Episode 5 – Flying into the frontline
Dr. Karen O'Connor
Leading expert in satellite technology for wildfire detection
Earth Fire Alliance
Episode: Episode 4 – Fire spotters from space
Mami Mizutori
Former head of the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
UN
Episode: Episode 3 – Doing a better job to stay safe
Mark Hardingham
Former chair of the UK National Fire Chiefs Council and fire safety advocate
Episode: Episode 2 – Learning from the Grenfell Tower tragedy
Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell
Former US Fire Administrator
US Fire Administration
Episode: Episode 1 – After the firestorm; Palisades and beyond
Jon Broomhall
Assistant Commissioner of Future Capability at DFES, leading a new division exploring emerging trends and technologies in emergency response.
Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES)
Episode: Episode 7 - The future of emergency services
Mel Pexton
Deputy Commissioner of Strategy and Emergency Management
Department of Fire and Emergency Services
Episode: Episode 6 - Recovering and rebuilding communities
Maxine Burrell
Volunteer with the State Emergency Services for over 11 years
State Emergency Services
Episode: Episode 4 - A day in the life of a volunteer

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Silvana Pulitano
Host of Mics and Sirens

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Apple Podcasts
#72
Australia/Government
Apple Podcasts
#163
New Zealand/Government
Apple Podcasts
#183
Singapore/Government

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Episode 8 – Women leading the (fire) fight
Q: What message do you have for women aspiring to progress in the emergency services?
Women should actively seek opportunities, learn from experienced individuals, and not shy away from leadership roles.
Episode 8 – Women leading the (fire) fight
Q: How do you feel about being the first woman to achieve level 3 incident controller in WA?
Allison feels a mix of pride and the belief that it should have happened sooner, reflecting the progress yet to be made in gender representation.
Episode 8 – Women leading the (fire) fight
Q: What key changes were implemented as a result of the Women in Fire project?
Basic adjustments such as fixing gender-specific facilities and creating networking opportunities for female employees were implemented.
Episode 8 – Women leading the (fire) fight
Q: What inspired the Women in Fire project?
The recognition of low gender representation in fire management despite high overall gender representation in the agency led to the initiative.
Episode 8 – Women leading the (fire) fight
Q: What was your first role in your agency when you started?
Allison started as a graduate recruit in Wellington District, primarily working in recreation and planning but not initially involved with fire management.

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The content revolves around critical themes surrounding emergency services, focusing on both the technological and human elements involved in firefighting and disaster management. Episodes frequently highlight discussions on gender equality in the fire service, the importance of volunteers, and innovative technologies like drones and satellite systems that enhance fire detection and response strategies. The podcast also emphasizes community resilience and the personal journeys of various professionals in the field, aiming to inform listeners about the evolving landscape of emergency management and the vital roles played by diverse team members. Noteworthy are conversations centered on real-life experiences and the learning outcomes from pas... more

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1. Allison Donovan
2. Russell Turner
3. Dr. Karen O'Connor
4. Mami Mizutori
5. Mark Hardingham
6. Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell
7. Jon Broomhall
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