Brett Loughlin (CFS Chief Officer) on the Crucial Role of Technology in Emergency Services

If you're a first responder, frontline worker, or volunteer organisation looking for robust, scalable, and secure digital solutions, visit https://www.fireant.com.au/.

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In this episode, we have Brett Loughlin, Chief Officer of the South Australian Country Fire Service and a seasoned leader with extensive experience in crisis management, firefighting, public safety, government, and emergency management.

Brett talks about the lessons from the devastating 2019-2020 bushfires, the exciting innovations emerging in the emergency services sector, and the critical need for national collaboration in developing solutions.

He also discusses the power of calm leadership during crises, the importance of authenticity in connecting with teams and communities, and the challenges of managing volunteer-based emergency services in rural areas.

If you want to learn how to lead effectively in times of crisis, prepare for future challenges, and understand the evolving landscape of emergency management, make sure to listen to this episode!

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SHOW NOTES LINKS

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-loughlin-afsm-gaicd-18b05678/ 

https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/home/ 

https://x.com/cfsalerts 

https://www.instagram.com/sa_countryfireservice/ 

https://www.facebook.com/countryfireservice/ 

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TIME STAMPS:

00:00 - Intro

01:50 - Importance of Leadership

05:39 - Significant Learnings of CFS

09:03 - Challenges in the Volunteer Sector

12:02 - Innovation and Disruption in the Emergency Services Sector

15:09 - Future for the CFS Sector

16:37 - Outro

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DISCLAIMER

The information provided in this podcast is for general purposes only and should not be considered personal advice. Always consult with qualified professionals or experts in the relevant field for personalised advice tailored to your specific situation.