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AFAC is hiring a Web Project Manager. The Web Project Manager will manage the Web Transformation Project which is aimed at ensuring the timely delivering of high-quality web solutions and effective collaboration between multi-disciplinary teams and SMEs within AFAC, as well as supporting the IT team with other projects. Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/46HnRvz

Allan Cullinger joined AFAC this week as a Senior Project Officer in National Capability – Operations, working to support NRSC and the operational collaboration groups. Allan comes to us with a wealth of experience in a range of businesses and industries and has already contributed positively to NRSC deployment operations. National Capability – Operations team from left to right: Conor McDonald, Molly Price, Frank Tyler, Allan Cullinger, Sandy Whight, Emma Conway

The Asia Pacific Fire magazine AFAC24 Exhibitor Showcase portal is now available to check out what’s happening at the biggest fire, emergency management and first responder event in the southern hemisphere. AFAC24 powered by INTERSCHUTZ is being held at the ICC Sydney from 3-6 September 2024. The Exhibition will be showcasing hundreds of local and global brands and products, services and solutions. Check out who is exhibiting here... AFAC Rob Keen Blake Edwards Alana Beitz Zoe Kenyon https://lnkd.in/dwhghD3W

The Australasian contingent has arrived in British Columbia to support our Canadian colleagues with wildfire suppression across the province. The AFAC National Resource Sharing Centre has deployed 116 personnel, representing every Australian state and territory and New Zealand, to Alberta and BC, Canada: https://lnkd.in/gMZJsuGx Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre

Secure your place at the 2024 AFAC powered by INTERSCHUTZ conference and exhibition: https://bit.ly/3xTfq36 The AFAC powered by INTERSCHUTZ exhibition is Australasia’s premier and most comprehensive emergency management and first responders’ event. This year’s exhibition features a variety of local and international exhibitors, occupying over 18,000sqms of floor space, which will showcase their latest products, services and solutions for operational and best practice outcomes. Don't miss out on this must-attend event! Watch the below video to learn more.

The AFAC Industry Awards program recognises the work of our member network and delivers on AFAC’s vision of ‘connected and capable emergency management’. The seven award categories are open to all AFAC member and affiliate member agencies and their staff, including service delivery teams and individuals (paid and volunteer). Submissions are open until Monday 5 August 2024. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/46kDfxI

Registrations are open for the AFAC24 Conference and Exhibition being held in Sydney at the ICC from 3-6 September 2024: https://bit.ly/3leLYu7 The theme of this year’s conference is, 'Embracing innovation and disruption: Designing the future for our sector'. In order to become future-ready, women in the emergency management sector need the right kind of support so they can get a seat at the table and help make change. Last year, Lily Brown discussed the Sponsorship of Diverse Talent Pilot, which aimed to create opportunities for women within the Victorian emergency services industry to be advocated for by senior leaders. Learn more about what to expect from the #AFAC24 Conference by watching the video below and from more of last year's presenters here: https://bit.ly/47gG4Pw

A contingent of 116 fire and emergency specialists from Australia and New Zealand are heading to Canada following a request for assistance from the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre. The first group left this morning from Sydney, with the remainder departing on Sunday. The Australasian contingent will support their Canadian counterparts for up to five weeks. Stay safe and thank you to all involved. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3Lv4ID5

The National Resource Sharing Centre has responded to a request for assistance from the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC). Canada is currently experiencing significant wildfire activity, and firefighters and equipment in every jurisdiction in Canada have been put to use. 115 Australasian incident management personnel are travelling to British Columbia and Alberta to assist with wildfire suppression activities. The first contingent will be departing on Friday.

Registrations are open for the #AFAC24 Conference and Exhibition being held in Sydney at the ICC from 3-6 September: https://bit.ly/3leLYu7 The theme of this year’s conference is, 'Embracing innovation and disruption: Designing the future for our sector'. When preparing for the future, we must focus on community behaviours and needs when preparing for disaster. Last year, Adrian Nacey and Kelley Toy spoke about Fire and Emergency New Zealand's intelligence led and data driven approach, following a comprehensive segmentation study, to improve communities' attitudes and behaviours towards fire safety. Learn more about what to expect from the AFAC24 Conference by watching the video below and from more of last year's presenters here: https://bit.ly/47gG4Pw