Podcasts about Rural Fire Service

Sean Sweeney on the complications and joys of growing up as a a hearing child in a deaf family, using Auslan, a distinctively Australian sign language.In his twenties, Sean rebelled against the deaf world, and began to look for a new life in the hearing one.But after eighteen years, he returned. He found work as an interpreter at TAFE, and he met his future wife.In 2019, Sean became well known for interpreting from English to Auslan for Australia's Rural Fire Service during Australia's Bushfire Emergency.The episode of Conversations explores family, Auslan, interpreting, bushfire emergency, family, CODA

MIA District RFS Volunteers are holding a fire info stand and recruitment drive at the old EB Games Shop inside Griffith Central from Thursday until Saturday the 15th of March. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands of homes wiped out, entire neighborhoods gone—wildfires in Los Angeles have reached a terrifying new level. But could something like that happen here in Australia? Former New South Wales Fire and Rescue Commissioner Greg Mullins joins us to break it all down—how bushfires are getting worse, why they’re becoming harder to fight, and what that means for people living near bushland. Greg shares his firsthand experience working with fire agencies around the world and explains how bushfires are now turning into full-blown urban firestorms. We get into why hazard reduction burns are getting trickier, what building codes can (and can’t) do to protect homes, and the brutal reality that some fires just can’t be fought. It’s a conversation that every homeowner—especially those in fire-prone areas—needs to hear. So what can we actually do about it? Greg’s got some straight-up advice, plus a few surprising facts that might change the way you think about bushfire risk. Episode Highlights: 00:00 - Introduction 00:52 - Who is Greg Mullins? 02:17 - Did experts ever imagine wildfires could destroy a city like this? 04:06 - What is the meaning of urban conflagration? 06:32 - Could the Australian government have acted to avert the 2020 bushfires? 08:14 - Are authorities taking climate and fire warnings more seriously today? 09:13 - Could Australia face an urban fire like LA's, and what can we do to prevent it? 12:59 - Best way to unite fire services, councils, and property owners on fire prevention 18:43 - How is climate change making bushfires more extreme and unpredictable? 24:56 - How emergency services are gearing up for increasingly demanding fire events 28:22 - How is the insurance industry responding to rising bushfire threats? 32:40 - Can Australia’s construction sector keep up with rebuilding after bushfires? 34:39 - Is urban sprawl increasing fire and heat risks in Western Sydney? 38:44 - Best ways to fireproof homes in high-risk bushfire areas 43:48 - Should Australia strengthen its building codes for bushfire-prone areas? 46:13 - The dangers and long-term health effects of bushfire smoke 49:46 - Greg Mullins’ property dumbo About Our Guest: Greg Mullins AO, AFSM, is a veteran firefighter, climate advocate, and leader in emergency management. Serving nearly 14 years as Commissioner of Fire & Rescue NSW, he was the first to rise from the ranks to lead the agency, becoming its longest-serving chief in over a century. His expertise spans international bushfire management, emergency response coordination, and strategic leadership, including roles as President of the peak fire and emergency services council for Australia and New Zealand. After retiring in 2017, he rejoined the Rural Fire Service and was on the frontlines during the 2019–2020 Black Summer. Concerned about worsening climate-driven disasters, he founded Emergency Leaders for Climate Action, rallying former fire chiefs to push for urgent policy change. He continues to serve as a Climate Councillor and holds advisory roles shaping bushfire and emergency response strategies. His book, Firestorm, offers a firefighter’s perspective on the growing impact of climate change on natural disasters. Connect with Greg Mullins: LinkedIn https://au.linkedin.com/in/greg-mullins-ao-afsm-72095043 Website https://emergencyleadersforclimateaction.org.au/ Resources: Visit our website https://www.theelephantintheroom.com.au If you have any questions or would like to be featured on our show, contact us at: The Elephant in the Room Property Podcast questions@theelephantintheroom.com.au Looking for a Sydney Buyers Agent? https://www.gooddeeds.com.au Work with Veronica: https://www.veronicamorgan.com.au Looking for a Mortgage Broker? https://www.alcove.au Work with Chris: chrisbates@alcove.au Enjoyed the podcast? Don't miss out on what's yet to come! Hit that subscription button, spread the word and join us for more insightful discussions in real estate. Your journey starts now! Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theelephantintheroom-podcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/the-elephant-in-the-room-property-podcast/id1384822719 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ge1626dgnmK0RyKPcXjP0?si=26cde394fa854765 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is there a risk that bushfires as intense and destructive as those that have ravaged Los Angeles could bear down on an Australian city?The head of Australia's largest firefighting service says yes, Sydney, with its national parks so close to homes, could see similar devastation. Today, the New South Wales Rural Fire Service Commissioner Rob Rogers, who will leave the service at the end of this fire season, on how firefighters have responded to the threat in LA and how we need to prepare. Commissioner Rogers discusses the challenges faced by firefighters in LA, including the impact of strong winds and drought conditions. He highlights the importance of timely warnings and the role of AI in improving fire response. As he prepares to retire, Rogers reflects on the evolving nature of fire seasons and the critical role of volunteers in firefighting efforts.Featured: Rob Rogers, Commissioner of the New South Wales Rural Fire ServiceKey Topics:Bushfire risk in Australian citiesFirefighting strategies in Los AngelesImpact of drought and strong winds on firesRole of AI in fire managementGlobal sharing of firefighting resourcesFire seasonsVolunteer firefightersFuture of firefighting 

Jamie Stedman wears a number of hats to cover his delightfully bald head; he's a resilience workshop facilitator for businesses and organisations looking to support their employees in challenging work environments, a men's behaviour change facilitator with a large nonprofit organisation working with domestic violence offenders, and he works one-on-one with people navigating grief and trauma through the Rural Fire Service. As someone who grew up in a household that revolved around his stepfather's violence and mother's heroin addiction, he draws deeply from his own experiences. *Warning: some people might find this conversation triggering. It wasn't an 'easy' or typical fun TYP chat, but it was definitely an important conversation, with important messages.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this weeks podcast, I speak with NSW Rural Fire Service Area Commander Southwestern Chief Superintendent Kelwyn White. Kelwyn commenced her service with the NSW Rural Fire Service in 2002 and, since then has worked across NSW in District, State, and Area-based roles. Kelwyn has been both a salaried officer and a volunteer during her service. Kelwyn's commitment, especially in Community Risk & Community Engagement, is held in the highest regard by her peers and the community. Kelwyn continues to be a proud advocate for engaged communities, playing a significant leadership and mentoring role in this field to NSW RFS membership and the community. Kelwyn is passionate about sharing her knowledge to help others achieve their desired outcomes, as a keen advocate for training, she gives her time to develop others. When Kelwyn commenced with the RFS, she started in administration and has worked her way through the ranks to be one of the 7 Area Commanders and, currently the only female in this role.  During this time, Kelwyn has been fortunate to see the evolution in the way women are seen and operate within the RFS and is proud to have been a part of that.  Yet knowing that, there is more to come and is proud to be in a position to support, encourage and mentor women to develop into leadership roles, or simply be the best version of themselves they can be within emergency service or their own lives. As the Area Commander for the Southwestern Area, Kelwyn is responsible for the coordinated fire-fighting arrangements across the Area, including mitigation of bushfire risks to the community through strategic organisational programs to reduce risk to the community from bushfire and other emergencies and ensuring communities are engaged, prepared and warned appropriately before and during an emergency. Presenter: Adam Blum Guest: Kelwyn White Editor: Kyle Watkins Investigative Consultant: Adam Holloway

October the 1st is the commencement of the upcoming bushfire danger period across NSW and some local brigades in the MIA are holding 'get ready' days this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 guests in this one! The Commissioner of the Rural Fire Service that we saw on our TVs all through the 2019/2020 bushfires; Shane Fitzsimmons AO AFSM, Chef and Restauranteur Luke Mangan OAM, and an expert on how we can use AI at home and in business; Tim Martin.If you enjoy this, please give it a review or a rating - and share it around! I'd really appreciate it! Come hang with us!➤ Website➤ FaceBook Group➤ FaceBook Page➤ Instagram➤ Patreon Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new body will be set-up within the Home Affairs department, to crack down on people exploiting the migration system. The Rural Fire Service has confirmed at least three properties have been lost on the New South Wales south coast in a bushfire. And Beyonce fans have already snapped up tickets to her concert film ahead of its release See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new body will be set-up within the Home Affairs department, to crack down on people exploiting the migration system. The Rural Fire Service has confirmed at least three properties have been lost on the New South Wales south coast in a bushfire. And Beyonce fans have already snapped up tickets to her concert film ahead of its release See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new body will be set-up within the Home Affairs department, to crack down on people exploiting the migration system. The Rural Fire Service has confirmed at least three properties have been lost on the New South Wales south coast in a bushfire. And Beyonce fans have already snapped up tickets to her concert film ahead of its release See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode was recorded at our first official 'First Responder Engagement Day' or FRED as we call them, at Oodnadatta SA while we are doing the Heart 2 Heart Walk 2023.  This episode is with newly appointed Captain Matt Corner from the Coober Pedy Country Fire Service who travelled out all the way to Oodnadatta to honour a promise he made when we caught up with them at Coober Pedy on the trip to start our walk.Matt comes from a long standing family tradition of Rural Fire Service and his recent appointment to Captain now makes it 3 generations of fire service Captains in his family.In this chat, we hear about the massive size of their response area, some jobs tallying near 1000km round trips just to attend.  Amazing to hear just how this job is done in the extremely remote part of Australia.Captain Matt Corner - enjoy!_______Listener discretion is advised; some episodes raise issues regarding mental health, suicide and other matters that might not be suitable for all listeners.  If you need support check out our support page here._______Get it now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and others: https://linktr.ee/h2hwalk www.heart2heartwalk.orgSpotify Walk Song Playlist#CFS #H2hwalkpodcast #heart2heartwalk2023 #triplezeroalliance #heart2heartwalk #firstresponderfamily #firstrespondermentalhealth #firstrespondersaustralia #firstresponder #firstresponderfamily #FirstResponderPTSD #firstrespondersuicide #ptsd #mentalhealthawareness 

Our first episode recorded on the Heart 2 Heart Walk 2023: Walking the Old Ghan Rail Line near Oodnadatta with on of our walking members Greg Mitchell - a retired 42 year veteran nurse who specialised in NSW Air Ambulance Flight Nursing which included roles conducting complex aeromedical transfers across the state.  Greg is also a current Rural Fire Service member, a keen bushwalker and now primary producer in his 'retirement'.Greg has a hugely diverse background in the field of nursing, including working internationally, specialising in emergency nursing, midwifery and later aeromedical transfers as a Flight Nurse with Air Ambulance (Ambulance Service NSW).Settle in for this great walking podcast with Greg._______Listener discretion is advised; some episodes raise issues regarding mental health, suicide and other matters that might not be suitable for all listeners.  If you need support check out our support page here._______Get it now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and others: https://linktr.ee/h2hwalk www.heart2heartwalk.orgSpotify Walk Song Playlist#ASNSW #airambulance #H2hwalkpodcast #heart2heartwalk2023 #triplezeroalliance #heart2heartwalk #firstresponderfamily #firstrespondermentalhealth #firstrespondersaustralia #firstresponder #firstresponderfamily #FirstResponderPTSD #firstrespondersuicide #ptsd #mentalhealthawareness 

Improved conditions today should help the Rural Fire Service contain a major bushfire burning north and northwest of Miles on the Western Downs.

Rohan Scott AFSM - Chief Officer - ACT Rural Fire Service.  _______Listener discretion is advised; some episodes raise issues regarding mental health and other matters that might not be suitable for all listeners.  If you need support check out our support page here._______In this Heart 2 Heart Walk Podcast, Matt talks to Rohan Scott, current Chief Officer of the Australian Capital Territory Rural Fire Service.  After seeing some friends heading off to a place he only knew as 'The Shed' on regular occasions, Rohan commenced his firefighting career at the age of 23 as a foundational volunteer at the Molonglo RFS brigade.  In these early days, Rohan talks about storing their fire trucks in a nearby farm owned by one of their members while their station was being constructed to provide this essential service, right through to becoming the organisations Chief Officer and senior executive member of the ACT Emergency Services Agency (ESA).We cover a lot of issues in this episode, including how even 20 years of from the 2003 Canberra bushfires firefighters still struggle in some ways from the event.  Rohan shares his personal story of his involvement in the event and how it affected him, right through to now as the head of the organisation, using his personal experiences to shape his focus on looking after his workforce and their families including targeted programs looking at leadership practices within the organisation both operationally and administratively.Rohan has also established a range of Female Network meetings and commenced female only training opportunities to encourage and extend diversity within the ACT RFS in what is well known to be a very different volunteer workforce from generations prior.  Rohan talks specifically about his support of the Heart 2 Heart Walk 2023 and how important it is to have a diverse suite of supports for people in emergency services, to help people deal with the operational demands in a meaningful and suitable manner.So listen in for a great chat with an emergency services leader who has gone from recruit volunteer to Chief Officer, having dealt with some of the nations most deadly fire events.____________________________Get it now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and others: https://linktr.ee/h2hwalk www.heart2heartwalk.org#danpronk #H2hwalkpodcast #heart2heartwalk2023 #triplezeroalliance #heart2heartwalk #firstresponderfamily #firstrespondermentalhealth #firstrespondersaustralia #firstresponder #firstresponderfamily #FirstResponderPTSD #firstrespondersuicide #ptsd #mentalhealthawareness

Is Council about to move the Council Chambers to another location?  Does the latest building summary show an improvement in the number of applications being approved by Council?  With the Rural Fire Service called in to action this week, how does Council fit in to the big picture?  How much did Pioneer Park receiving in flood repair funding?  Planning continues for the latest housing precinct in Dubbo.  Real Estate Agents will soon be selling blocks of land in Keswick Estate.  Councils working together in the CWO Renewable Energy Zone.  Mike Tomalaris drops in to Dubbo as part of the Mental Wheels tour.  Is the Paul Ramsay Foundation about to have a presence in Dubbo?  Limerick of the Week. 

It's been 20 years since wildfires ripped through the nation's capital, surprising emergency services and leaving behind it a path of destruction. Authorities say they've learned key lessons since, but concerns remain that the Rural Fire Service is under-equipped.

EP4 - Billy Brooks - Intensive Care Paramedic ACT Ambulance Service with over 20 years experience and now with ACT Rural Fire Service.  Billy was also a Special Operations Response Team (S.O.R.T) Ambulance Operator in UK doing all sorts of specialist medical support duties including Royal Visit security team work and has also had experience as an Army Reserve Combat Medic.  Billy is a massive advocate for workers health and safety, drawing him to be involved in the Heart 2 Heart Walk 2023 and as a mentor assisting the ACT division of Emerge & See.We talk about injury management processes within the emergency services, the need for legislative change to better support those affected by this demanding work and some of the little things that can get you through those tough days.Please check out our website: www.heart2heartwalk.org which contains links to handy links. If you need support: click on the Support Directory link on the main page.Follow the podcast on Instagram:  @h2hwalk.podcastFollow the podcast on Facebook: h2hwalk.podcastOur walk: www.heart2heartwalk.orgInstagram: @heart2heartwalk2023Facebook: Heart2HeartWalk2023Share this link to others:  https://linktr.ee/h2hwalk#H2hwalk #triplezeroalliance #heart2heartwalk #firstresponderfamily #firstrespondermentalhealth#firstrespondersaustralia #firstresponder #firstresponderfamily #FirstResponderPTSD #firstrespondersuicide #ptsd #mentalhealth#emergencyservicementalhealth #neverjustanumber

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Alex Lloyd interviews Australian Army veteran Peter Watt. Life on the Line tracks down Australian military veterans and records their stories. Peter Watt enlisted during the Vietnam War. He has been a soldier, articled clerk to a solicitor, prawn trawler deckhand, builder's labourer, pipe layer, real estate salesman, private investigator, police sergeant and adviser to the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary. Today, he is a volunteer firefighter with the Rural Fire Service and an author. His new novel, CALL OF EMPIRE, is out now in print, audiobook and ebook, and Alex is Peter's publisher at Pan Macmillan. To see photos related to today's interview, visit our website - www.lifeonthelinepodcast.com - or follow us on social media: @lifeonthelinepodcast on Facebook and Instagram, @LOTLpod on Twitter and 'Thistle Productions' on LinkedIn.

Welcome back to your number 1 podcast for cow facts! Especially if it involves them farting! There's a new pill being developed that apparently helps minimise the methane produced by cows, so you nest believe that Harley and his farmer brother Randall have got some cow fart facts for you! Plus we're shouting out our favourite rural associations, in particular Rural Fire Service and the Country Women's Association... And believe it or not, yes there's a point to this!  LINKS Harley Breen @harley.breen Nikki Britton @thenikkibritton Nova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficial For tickets to Nikki's upcoming shows head to https://comedy.com.au/tour/nikki-britton-2022/  For tickets to Harley's upcoming shows head to harleybreen.com.au  CREDITSHosts: Harley Breen & Nikki Britton  Executive Producer: Rachael Hart Managing Producer: Elle Beattie  Editor: Adrian Walton Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation and the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In my very first face to face interview... shall I say I was very nervous!! I wasn't sure if this conversation was going to be had, with the rival of Holden & Ford… But we're grown adults & put our personal beliefs aside lol. Tim is the Director of Locate & Map in Sydney specialising in Subsurface Utility mapping . Tim is a second gen surveyor and growing up he always wanted to be a surveyor by taking after his dad, although he did spend some time as directional driller. He has been in the industry for 15 years beginning his career with Lean Lackenby and Hayward & RMS. Tim and his Team just celebrated 7 years of business, very exciting!!! We discussed the importance of culture within the business, the average age of his team, at 35 he is OLD, and the importance of inclusiveness and responsibility within the company. Data sharing in the locating industry, Implementation of 3d drain scanning, point cloud data, awareness of emerging technology, coding, mental health, kids, cars, podcasts & more cars. Dave & Adam from Surv3D were mentioned as was Paul & Geoff from Locators, Gordon Bell & Grant Kilpatrick (RIP), Two legends of the Surveying Industry. With a lot of laughs along the way. Tim and his team are proud supporters of the Rural Fire Service. If you can help or support them every little bit helps. https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/ This episode proudly supported by Ozdetect https://ozdetect.com.au/ I'll leave you with these words from Peter Pan: Don't grow up, it's a TRAP!!! Check out : Locate & Map ~ https://locateandmap.com.au/ Picnik Media ~ https://www.instagram.com/picnik_media/ YouTube ~ https://www.youtube.com/c/PicnikMedia/featured You can contact me at: https://www.petacox.com Podcast Support Defining Boundaries: https://www.patreon.com/PetaCox @definingboundaries: https://www.instagram.com/definingboundaries/?hl=en @surveygeekgirl: https://www.instagram.com/surveygeekgirl/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peta-cox Music by Paul Greene: https://www.instagram.com/greenepaul/ Red Shelf Records/Sounds Delicious Australia: https://www.instagram.com/soundsdeliciousaustralia/

Chief Superintendent Alan Gillespie joined Marnie and Campo

Rural Fire Service volunteers are doing the Washouts

Rural Fire Service volunteers will have to be up to date with vaccinations against COVID-19 but the government is still working through the 1 in 5 brigades that either opposed the move or said it would be difficult for them to serve their communities with the restrictions in place. The southern NSW MP also updates Flow listeners on the long 2021/22 harvest for farmers and warns of the dangers of driving through floodwaters.

In this episode of CTM, SES / Rural Fire Service Volunteer, Jace Chandler, joins me in conversation revolving around the topic of 'Volunteering'.

All roads in and out of Bedgerabong in Central West NSW have been cut off due to rising flood waters in the Lachlan River - and there's warnings it could stay that way for weeks. The Rural Fire Service is currently airlifting supplies in, and three primary school teachers also caught a ride to enable classes to go ahead.

Bronwyn Adcock with the story of one of the most terrifying episodes of Australia's 2019 Black Summer: the Currowan fire

Bronwyn Adcock with the story of one of the most terrifying episodes of Australia's 2019 Black Summer: the Currowan fire

LEADING THROUGH A STORM What motivates a volunteer to risk their life braving storms, bushfires or the open ocean? How can we keep volunteers engaged in organisations like the SES, Rural Fire Service and Surf Lifesaving? And what can be done about the declining rates of volunteerism that is threatening the future of these iconic Australian organisations? Dr. Vivien Forner is a Hungarian-born Australian who has been pondering these questions deeply. Through a PhD spanning both psychology and business, Vivien helped to identify the importance of self-determination theory in volunteer organisations. Working through challenges including a change in academic discipline, multi-tasking parenthood, and picking up the pieces after an industry collaborator withdrew, Vivien's persistence and determination has culminated in the formation of a professional consultancy business that is turning her research findings into practical training packages for the next generation of Australian volunteers.  Meanwhile, Vivien has also became an expert at communicating her findings outside of academia, winning her way through to the 2019 Asia-Pacific finals of the three minute thesis competition, an annual event that challenges PhD students across the globe to summarise their complex work in three minutes or less.  Join us for a study in leadership, determination and public speaking.  GUEST : Dr. Vivien Forner https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivienforner INSTITUTE FOR MANAGEMENT PSYCHOLOGY http://managementpsychology.com.au/ 3 MINUTE THESIS PRESENTATION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RY5vtHoyulk EON LABS :  https://www.eonlabs.org/ RENY DIGITAL : https://renydigital.com/ HOST : Dr. Leo Stevens https://www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/ MUSIC : Purple Planet Music https://www.purple-planet.com Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris 

LEADING THROUGH A STORM What motivates a volunteer to risk their life braving storms, bushfires or the open ocean? How can we keep volunteers engaged in organisations like the SES, Rural Fire Service and Surf Lifesaving? And what can be done about the declining rates of volunteerism that is threatening the future of these iconic Australian organisations? Dr. Vivien Forner is a Hungarian-born Australian who has been pondering these questions deeply. Through a PhD spanning both psychology and business, Vivien helped to identify the importance of self-determination theory in volunteer organisations. Working through challenges including a change in academic discipline, multi-tasking parenthood, and picking up the pieces after an industry collaborator withdrew, Vivien's persistence and determination has culminated in the formation of a professional consultancy business that is turning her research findings into practical training packages for the next generation of Australian volunteers.  Meanwhile, Vivien has also became an expert at communicating her findings outside of academia, winning her way through to the 2019 Asia-Pacific finals of the three minute thesis competition, an annual event that challenges PhD students across the globe to summarise their complex work in three minutes or less.  Join us for a study in leadership, determination and public speaking.  GUEST : Dr. Vivien Forner https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivienforner INSTITUTE FOR MANAGEMENT PSYCHOLOGY http://managementpsychology.com.au/ 3 MINUTE THESIS PRESENTATION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RY5vtHoyulk EON LABS :  https://www.eonlabs.org/ RENY DIGITAL : https://renydigital.com/ HOST : Dr. Leo Stevens https://www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/ MUSIC : Purple Planet Music https://www.purple-planet.com Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris 

NSW looks set to steal thousands of jobs from other states thanks to a tax cut program ­designed to lure interstate businesses looking for certainty in the COVID era. TWO security guards have been hired to protect a mural of former Rural Fire Service chief Shane Fitzsimmons at a cost of about $3000 a day NRL stars will be told to consider  one-year contract extensions to prepare for the possibility of being headhunted  when a big-spending second Brisbane side enters. The Broncos face a multimillion-dollar battle to retain Kotoni Staggs For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rural Fire Service of ACT has beefed up its preparation and safety strategies well ahead of the bush fire season. - Nilatag na ng Rural Fire Services ng ACT ang stratehiya para sa nalalapit na mainit na panahon kung saan laganap ang bush fire. Ngayon palang nag-abiso na ang mga otoridad sa mga residente na maghnada bagamat may isang buwan pa bago opisyal na pumasok ang buwan ng tag-init. Pakinggan ang report.

This Summer's overwhelming bushfires have produced overwhelming numbers - hectares burnt, animals killed, carbon dioxide emitted. But who's fact checking the numbers? We are.

This Summer's overwhelming bushfires have produced overwhelming numbers - hectares burnt, animals killed, carbon dioxide emitted. But who's fact checking the numbers? We are.

During the recent Australian bushfire crisis, numbers gave us a sense of the unprecedented scale of the disaster; 12.6 million hectares burnt, 431 megatons of carbon dioxide emitted, one billion animals killed. But where do these numbers come from?

Over the past few months we have seen the devastation bushfires have caused across many of our beautiful forests – photographs of dead and injured koalas, kangaroos and echidnas have been upsetting, galvanising people to knit booties, put out water and fund food drops for wildlife. But what of those less charismatic species, the ones that are rarely seen, yet have just as much claim to being saved as any other species? Who is looking out for them?In pools, creeks and rivers across Australia are native fish that are small, unique and hard to find. As a result, we don't know a lot about them, but Associate Professor Mark Lintermans has dedicated his career to understanding the fish that most Australians know little about. Over the past few weeks Mark, along with colleagues from the University of Canberra and the NSW Department of Primary Industries, has been trekking into the bush, with Rural Fire Service escort, to catch and rescue fish not so much threatened by the fires, but by the impact of ash and debris being washed into their mountain homes once rain arrives. Mark tells the story of ‘Saving Stocky' in our second episode.

We hope you enjoy this wrap up episode where we chat about the year that was and the year that we hope for. There’s a lot to be sad and stressed about in the climate activism space, but we know the importance of staying positive so we wanted to focus on the wins of 2019 and our hopes for 2020. We chat about the year that was and what brought us joy - both the little changes that we made in our own lives and our favourite climate news stories. We also talk about what we hope to see in 2020 and (dare we say it) our resolutions for the new year/decade!Be warned - we did record this with a glass of wine in hand, so it is possible that this episode will be best enjoyed with a glass of your own!We also just wanted to say that our focus on the good news stories here is in no way meant to detract, or distract from the bushfire crisis. Here in Australia, we are pretty much constantly surrounded by stories of the bushfires that have been devastating homes, communities, bushland and native wildlife for the past few months. It has and continues to be incredibly full on and our hearts go out to everyone affected.For more information on the link between these bushfires and climate change, check out episode two. If you want to help, consider donating money to those on the frontlines and those who have lost everything. We’ve put links below to sites where you can donate to recover efforts or to the Rural Fire Service - the NSW RFS donations page allows you to select a specific brigade to donate to. Have a plan, stay safe.Links to donate to the bushfire crisis:https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/news-and-media/general-news/how-you-can-helphttps://www.redcross.org.au/campaigns/disaster-relief-and-recovery-donatehttps://donate.vinnies.org.au/appeals-nsw/vinnies-nsw-bushfire-appeal-nswGood news stories:Using google search data to inform global climate change adaptation policy - https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10584-018-2289-9Australia’s Google Trends for 2019 - https://trends.google.com/trends/yis/2019/AU/Companies cutting ties with Adani - https://www.afr.com/companies/mining/cardno-to-cut-ties-with-adani-20191010-p52zh2; https://thewest.com.au/business/cardno-plans-to-cut-ties-with-adani-chair-ng-s-1972632Renewable Energy Investment to Surpass USD 2.5 Trillion for 2010-2019, UNEP Report Finds - https://sdg.iisd.org/news/renewable-energy-investment-to-surpass-usd-2-5-trillion-for-2010-2019-unep-report-finds/Waorani indigenous tribe are celebrating the decision of a court in Ecuador that will prevent the sale of land in the Amazon rainforest to oil companies. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/indigenous-tribe-celebrates-court-decision-to-protect-amazon-rainforestUniversity of Sunshine Coast installed 6,000+ solar panels to power a “water battery” that will cut their energy use by 40 percent https://www.usc.edu.au/explore/sustainable-usc/clean-energy“Renewables are cheapest new-build power” https://www.csiro.au/en/News/News-releases/2018/Annual-update-finds-renewables-are-cheapest-new-build-power?fbclid=IwAR3ZGP-6-vSkXmyVCagEevcz-FTY2-kj9rWD3FDq2lf0O5VRoCyIPhMrbrQScotland just produced enough wind energy to power all its homes twice over https://www.cnbc.com/2019/07/15/scotland-has-produced-enough-wind-energy-to-power-its-homes-twice-over.html

Sean was the first hearing baby to be born to his mother’s family in four generations. He became an Auslan interpreter, and an instantly recognisable figure during Australia's bushfire crisis

Australia has seen one of the worst summers on record when it comes to bushfires. But the good news now that rain has fallen and fires are starting to be brought under control is that Aussies are putting up their hand keen to become the next wave of emergency services volunteers. So what's involved and how do you do it? Matthew Horwood is from the Central Coast District Rural Fire Service office and he has all the information you need.

This is the special one, guys. Long-promised and even longer in length, our worst of 2019 episode has finally arrived! We sat down and recorded a whopper of an episode with a special goal in mind- raising money for the Rural Fire Service to help fight the bush fires in Australia. So with that, every single swear word and inappropriate comment has been bleeped out and this is PG! We spend the episode counting down the worst of the worst- the worst films of 2019! This was the hardest I laughed in quite some time editing an episode, so much so that I didn't want to cut it down and released this beast! We absolutely hope you enjoy. Thank you so much for listening! We'll see you at the movies! This episode is PG-rated and censored with every swear and bleeped out word/comment adding a dollar total to our donation to the New South Wales Rural Fire Service. 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Welcome to this week's episode of AdSquawk! In this episode, we talk some #ThotsonPhilanthropy as we discuss LA-based model Kaylen Ward and her NSFW philanthropic efforts to raise more than $1M for the NSW Rural Fire Service to aid the ongoing fires in Australia. We follow up this conversation with one surrounding Gwyneth Paltrow and Netflix's collaboration on the goop lab, a 6-episode series that leads with "curiosity and keeping it real, Gwyneth Paltrow and her goop team look at psychedelics, energy work and other challenging wellness topics." Grab some goop (whatever the hell that is), pull up a chair and let's talk shop!

A local New South Wales fire station is urging the Rural Fire Service to provide it with a bulk water truck - crucial, it says, in containing huge blazes in the region. - New South Wales ór ooin nifa de setecen y e yan aros gorede ki tararé fáni boraya terak ókkol dibolla.Elaka yan ór ooin nifa bolla.

A local New South Wales fire station is urging the Rural Fire Service to provide it with a bulk water truck - crucial, it says, in containing huge blazes in the region. - New South Wales ór ooin nifa de setecen y e yan aros gorede ki tararé fáni boraya terak ókkol dibolla.Elaka yan ór ooin nifa bolla.

The Pacific Island nations are stepping up to offer assistance to Australia in the midst of the bushfire crisis. Vanuatu has offered almost a quarter of a million dollars to the Rural Fire Service, while an appeal fund has been set up in Papua New Guinea, with the government there also offering to send a thousand military personnel and fire fighters. Private enterprise in Vanuatu, PNG, and also Fiji, are getting involved in fundraising too, even though in Fiji's case they are already dealing with the aftermath of Cyclone Sarai that hit parts of the country just last week. And indeed at this time of the year, in the midst of cyclone season, it is often the disaster prone island countries with small economies that turn to Australia for help. However this time the roles have been reversed, and Pacific analyst, Tess Newton Cain, from the Griffith Asia Institute, says that's despite relations between Australia and the islands being rather frosty in recent times, and particularly over climate change.

episode 1 I am so thrilled to share the first episode of The Line Podcast with you - a channeled teaching from the Akashic Records, from the Pinnacle for the month of January 2020. The energy was so powerful that I had to close the Records twice (you’ll hear this in the first half of the episode.) Towards the end, I also share some messages I received from the Pinnacle about the climate crisis. Topics Covered + January giveaway to win the Clear the Line program and a 30 minute Akashic Record reading with me + January 2, 2020 astral traveling and how I saw my current life through another dimension + time is not linear, the multidimensional you + I experienced automatic writing for the first time, unexpectedly + an additional message I received on January 3 about the month + the freedom of self-expression + everything you want you’ve already experienced + we have been reborn into this decade + a message from the Pinnacle on the climate crisis Show Notes A Line Within Clear the Line Program - use the code CLEAR at checkout for 25% off all workshops @alnwithin on Instagram A Line Within Soul Circle on FB Leslie Galbraith on MANIFEST THIS: “ How to Prepare for the BIG 2020 Energy” Rich Roll’s IG post (referenced) Send Energy ($$) to Australia Wires Wildlife Rescue (I donated here) Salvation Army Disaster Relief Victoria Bushfire Appeal Red Cross Australia (I donated here) The Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary (I donated here) Rural Fire Service  

Cricket writer and beer editor of The Australian Peter Lalor talks to us about his career followed by Trustee and cricket legend Dave Gilbert. Peter Lalor - 00.30 Dave Gilbert 24.00 If you would like to donate to the Rural Fire Service to support across Australia affected by the fires head to http://bit.ly/RFSSupport.

We chat with Alyssa Healy about the big year ahead in 2020 and former SCG Chairman Rodney Cavalier. Alyssa Healy - 0.30 Rodney Cavalier - 12.22 If you would like to donate to the Rural Fire Service to support across Australia affected by the fires head to http://bit.ly/RFSSupport.

Show notes: On episode 23: - Tesla news including Gigafactory 3 completion, Made-in-China Model 3 deliveries begin, Tesla has record Q4 and 2019; - Tesla's new Trans-Canada Supercharger network opens; - NIO unveils EC6 and receives additional US funding of $200m; - VW's id3 has massive software issues prior to launch: https://www.manager-magazin.de/extra/artikel/a-986727.html - Audi and BMW announce R&D funding for BEVs; - Rivian secures $1.5bn USD additional funding; - Is battery production less CO2 intensive now than two years ago? https://www.ivl.se/english/startpage/top-menu/pressroom/press-releases/press-releases---arkiv/2019-12-04-new-report-on-climate-impact-of-electric-car-batteries.html - Self-healing, recyclable lithium batteries in development https://phys.org/news/2019-12-polymer-material-batteries-self-healing-recyclable.html ***Many of you will be aware of the unprecedented bushfire crisis in Australia at the moment; as it stands, over 12 million acres of land have already burnt, with 1,500 homes destroyed and lives lost. If you're able to donate, please consider the following: - Australian Tesla Owners fundraiser for the Rural Fire Service: https://au.gofundme.com/f/FrunksUp4Fires - Australian Red Cross Busfire Appeal: https://www.redcross.org.au/campaigns/disaster-relief-and-recovery-donate - WIRES emergency wildlife rescue appeal: https://www.wires.org.au/donate/emergency-fund*** -- Thanks for tuning in! Please get in touch with any questions and comments, and please subscribe to ensure you don't miss next week's episode! If you enjoyed the content, please leave a review if you have time! It really helps the show's exposure. -- If you'd like to contribute to the running of the show, you can support the podcast on a monthly basis from as little as $1! Every cent will go into great EV content, and expanding the show to new audiences! Thank you for your support! https://www.patreon.com/evbriefpodcast

If you would like to donate to the Rural Fire Service to support across Australia affected by the fires head to http://bit.ly/RFSSupport. In today's podcast we chat with policeman, coach of the Sydney Thunder Shane bond and ABC Broadcaster for Australian sports fans for almost 50 years. Shane Bond: 0.43.00 Jim Maxwell 15:10:00  

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Sunday apologised for taking a family vacation in Hawaii as deadly bushfires raged across several states, destroying homes and claiming the lives of two volunteer firefighters.Morrison cut short a vacation with his wife and adult children amid public anger at his absence from Australia at a time of national crisis. He arrived home Saturday and on Sunday morning spoke to reporters while visiting the headquarters of the Rural Fire Service in Sydney."If you had your time over again and you had the benefit of hindsight, we would have made different decisions," Morrison said. “I am sure Australians are fair-minded and understand that when you make a promise to your kids you try and keep it.”He added: "But as prime minister, you have other responsibilities and I accept that and I accept the criticism."Morrison said this was not a time for political point-scoring but a "time to be kind to each other." He said he is not a trained firefighter, “but I'm comforted by the fact that Australians would like me to be here just simply so I can be here, alongside them, as they are going through this terrible time.”Morrison also answered critics who say his government has not done enough to fight climate change, which has been cited as a major factor in the spate of fires burning across New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. He said there were also "many other factors" responsible for the unprecedented number of fires during a record-breaking heatwave."There is no argument ... about the links between broader issues of global climate change and weather events around the world," he said. "But I'm sure people equally would acknowledge that the direct connection to any single fire event — it's not a credible suggestion to make that link."Rural Fire Service Commission Shane Fizsimmons described Saturday as an "awful day" for firefighters as strong southerly winds fanned more than 100 fires in New South Wales alone.Dozens of homes have been lost since Thursday in massive wildfires, including the Gospers Mountain blaze that covered more than 460,000 hectares (1.1 million acres). A fire-generated thunderstorm formed over one blaze at Shoalhaven on Saturday, escalating the fire danger.Thirty firefighters from Canada and nine from the United States were among fresh crews set to join the battle against the fires on Sunday.

Recorded live from the awesome charity event hosted by the Australian Brewery for the Rouse Hill brigade of the Rural Fire Service (particularly relevant with all the fires raging throughout NSW and the rest of Australia at the moment), we get stuck into all things Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, our pre-release thoughts on Mandalorian, we revisit Chris' fear of heights and what Pete calls the "dismal state of VR", the Tick (Amazon Prime), Crash Bandicoot and a range of other random stuff as always. And the awesome band in the background you may or may not be able to hear is "The Bottlers", check em out! Beers reviewed this episode: 1)  The Australian Brewery - Red Hot Haze - NEIPA - 7%2)  Bodriggy Brewing Co - Cosmic Microwave - NEIPA - 6.2%3)  From Ben - Sunny Afternoon - NEIPA - 6.5%4)  The Australian Brewery - The Open Man - Smoked - 5.6% Thanks as always to Justin Gonzales for the amazing metal intro-outro. And of course our fans, we love you guys!

Devastation caused by bushfires on the mid north coast of NSW is "beyond" what was expected, the emergency services minister says, as the Rural Fire Service warns conditions are set to get worse. - وفي أخبار نشرتنا أيضاً: هبوط إضطراري لطائرة كوانتاس بسبب عطل فني

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Something that seems to concern buyers when they are considering moving to the country is the threat of bushfire. This is understandable given the tragedies that have occurred in Australia previously. The good news is that there are ways to help prevent the damage and prepare yourself and your family should it occur. We are lucky enough to have dedicated volunteer rural fire brigades in each of our areas, who all band together to save our communities and homes when bush fire does threaten us. They are an amazing crew who risk their lives to save ours, sometimes fighting for days on end in extreme heat and danger. The community is so lucky to have them. The RFS also has an aviation unit and contracts aircraft for fighting fires from the sky. Helicopters and planes water bomb areas, extinguishing or slowing down the flames before they get near homes. Here are some tips that we have put together for you according to the Rural Fire Service (RFS): Preparing your home to be survive: Make yourself aware of whether you are in a bushfire prone area Clean your gutters regularly from sticks, leaves and debris Metal gutter guards, steel flyscreen on doors and windows are recommended Make sure you maintain any holes, gaps, missing roof tiles etc on your home to eliminate places for fire/embers to enter. Install a sprinkler system on your roof spaces and filling gutters Have quality hoses long enough to water down your entire home and shedding. Ensure gardens and surrounding trees are trimmed and maintained. Keep lawns short. Keep a separate water tank full, specifically for firefighting purposes Of course ensure you have home and contents insurance that covers loss from bushfire Keep Your Family Safe: Always have a bushfire plan that you discuss and stick to if the need arises Watch the fire/wind rating/updates regularly if there are bushfires in your area Have a survival pack which you can quickly grab and take with you if you have to evacuate. Items recommended by the RFS to take are: battery operated radio, spare batteries, first aid kit, waterproof torch, candles with waterproof matches, woollen blankets, emergency contact numbers, waterproof bag, cash, credit cards, medications, toiletry items, mobile phone & charger, pocket knife, important docs & photographs, a change of clothing for each family member plus drinking water. Ensure your pets are in a safe place if you can. Have a little safety pack for any that you can take with you ie; cage, leash, medications, food, drinking water, toy. Identify a safe community place that you can evacuate to in the event of a bushfire Keep drinking loads of water to prevent dehydration. Wear clothing that will protect you as much as possible such as denim jeans, leather boots or shoes, a wide brimmed hat, glasses or goggles, gloves, a non-synthetic mask or cloth and a cotton or wool long sleeve shirt. All in all bushfires are a part of an Australia Summer, something we all have to deal with from time to time, one way or another. Thankfully they don’t seem to occur frequently but being prepared and having a plan is the best bet you can make for survival.  I have lived in the Stroud area all of my life and yes there have been bush fires over the years but they have always been controlled by our wonderful teams of Rural Fire Brigade Women & Men Volunteers. Here is a link to download your FREE Bushfire Plan: http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/36597/GetReadyforaBushFire.pdf Check if you live in bushfire prone land: http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/building-in-a-bush-fire-area/planning-for-bush-fire-protection/bush-fire-prone-land I have sourced information from the Rural Fire Service website for this blog: http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au Denise Haynes and the R & R Property Team have offices located in both Stroud and Bulahdelah but cover a large area surrounding them, including Gloucester and Karuah. They are your Tree Change Specialists and love assisting others to make the move from city to country. The team are a combination of lifetime locals and tree changers so their vast experience and knowledge is your asset. You’ll find their free Real Estate advice on their Website, Podcasts and Facebook - “Hints and Tips”. YOU SEE OUR FOR SALE SIGNS EVERYWHERE! Stroud : 02 4994 5766 | “Bowen Chambers” 73 Cowper St, Stroud NSW 2425 Bulahdelah: 02 4997 4325 | 78 Stroud St, Bulahdelah NSW 2423 E: info@randrproperty.com.au www.randrproperty.com.au Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @randrproperty

Recent analysis released by the Risk Frontiers group identified more than 100,000 households across metropolitan Sydney that are exposed to high bushfire risks this summer.The Sutherland Shire has over 14,000 homes within 100m of bushland, which ranks our region the third-most overall. Inspector Scott Deller from the Sutherland Fire Control Centre joined Cam Reddin.

Anthony Clark from the Rural Fire Service chats about how his career started in regional radio in Bathurst, covering the Bali bombings as a journalist, his job at the RFS and his role in the infamous Athens Olympics leaked audio blow-up tape. 

This month we take a look at recruitment and retention of volunteers in the Emergency Services and talk to some young volunteers about what brought them in and keeps them engaged. We also take a look at an innovative 3D computer simulation that has changed the way Victorian paramedics train for triage in mass casualty situations. Finally, if you're interested in crisis communications in the Emergency Management sector we preview the Emergency Media and Public Affairs Conference.