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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