Within Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) there are five groups of emergency services volunteers. Bush Fire Brigade, Volunteer Fire Rescue Service, Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services, Marine Rescue and the State Emergency Service or the SES. In her own words, SES volunteer Maxine Burrell, is one of the people in orange you see on the TV. The ones on people’s roofs after a storm, in the middle of a deserted track looking for a missing person, or on top of a cliff helping an injured hiker. Maxine is one of the 26, 000 volunteers across WA that work with DFES and give up their time – without being paid – to help people before, during and after an emergency. Find us on: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dfeswaTwitter (X) https://x.com/dfes_waInstagram https://www.instagram.com/dfes_waTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@dfes_waLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/department-fire-and-emergency-servicesYoutube https://www.youtube.com/dfeswesternaustraliaWebsite https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/-----Credits: Host and producer: Silvana PulitanoGuest: Maxine Burrell -----Transcript:For a full transcript of this episode, visit: https://bit.ly/47FkaZR-----This episode may contain reference to traumatic events. Listener discretion is advised. Visit https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/copyright for copyright information.
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Episode 3 - Science and emergencies
Science isn’t a word we’d expect to hear when talking about fire or emergency services. But major spills and leaks, hazardous material fires, poisonings and explosives are all emergencies that involve chemicals – and we know there is a lot of science behind that. Jeff Davis is DFES’ only scientist and it’s his job to give advice on how to safely handle potentially dangerous chemicals before, during and after an emergency. That advice could be given in person, over the phone, even while he’s overseas on a family holiday. In the world of emergency services – Jeff’s role is critical and could be the difference between a good and bad day. FOLLOW us to be the first to find out when a new episode drops each week. Find us on: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dfeswaTwitter (X) https://x.com/dfes_waInstagram https://www.instagram.com/dfes_waTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@dfes_waLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/department-fire-and-emergency-servicesYoutube https://www.youtube.com/dfeswesternaustraliaWebsite https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/-----Credits: Host and producer: Silvana PulitanoGuest: Jeff Davis -----Transcript:For a full transcript of this episode, visit: https://bit.ly/45xX6dT-----This episode may contain reference to traumatic events. Listener discretion is advised. Visit https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/copyright for copyright information.
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Episode 2 - Leading a 1-in-100-year flood
On 28 December 2022, Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie crossed over the coast of Western Australia and dumped around 500 millimetres of rain in less than a week. River levels in the Kimberley town of Fitzroy Crossing got to almost 16 metres high. More than 200 homes were damaged - several roads and highways too - and remote communities were left isolated. The destruction was widespread.As the Incident Controller, Glenn Hall ESM was one of many DFES personnel in charge of coordinating emergency response efforts to help keep people out of harm’s way and deliver emergency services within that region. Hear from Glenn about how he helped to lead the response and recovery efforts for this record breaking flooding disaster. FOLLOW us to be the first to find out when a new episode drops each week. Find us on: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dfeswaTwitter (X) https://x.com/dfes_waInstagram https://www.instagram.com/dfes_waTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@dfes_waLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/department-fire-and-emergency-servicesYoutube https://www.youtube.com/dfeswesternaustraliaWebsite https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/-----Credits: Host and producer: Silvana PulitanoGuest: Glenn Hall -----Transcript:For a full transcript of this episode, visit: https://bit.ly/3JE9RLh-----This episode may contain reference to traumatic events. Listener discretion is advised. Visit https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/copyright for copyright information.
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Episode 1 - The epicentre of emergencies
With so many layers to Western Australia's Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES ), it’s impossible to capture all its stories, and the stories of the people behind the uniforms. So, let’s start at the very beginning. That first Triple Zero phone call – where someone in the community has an emergency unfolding before them. Mark Spatocco, a Communications Systems Officer at DFES, is one of the calm voices on the other end of the line on what could possibly be the worst day of someone’s life. Hear from Mark about how he gets through those tough calls from start to finish. FOLLOW us to be the first to find out when a new episode drops each week. Find us on: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dfeswaTwitter (X) https://x.com/dfes_waInstagram https://www.instagram.com/dfes_waTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@dfes_waLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/department-fire-and-emergency-servicesYoutube https://www.youtube.com/dfeswesternaustraliaWebsite https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/-----Credits: Host and producer: Silvana PulitanoGuest: Mark Spatocco -----Transcript:For a full transcript of this episode, visit: https://bit.ly/4mDkb4n-----Visit https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/copyright for copyright information.
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Introduction to Mics and Sirens
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, and those who pick up the pieces once the sirens fade. We take you behind the scenes to meet the people behind the positions and explore the passion, commitment and grit that keeps communities safe. Find us on: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dfeswaTwitter (X) https://x.com/dfes_waInstagram https://www.instagram.com/dfes_waTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@dfes_waLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/department-fire-and-emergency-servicesYoutube https://www.youtube.com/dfeswesternaustraliaWebsite https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/-----Credits: Host and producer: Silvana Pulitano-----Visit https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/copyright for copyright information.
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, and those who pick up the pieces once the sirens fade.
We take you behind the scenes to meet the people behind the positions and explore the passion, commitment and grit that keeps communities safe.
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