Alex Barrell (Commissioner of Marine Rescue NSW) on How They Embrace Technology To Save Lives & Enable Volunteers

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In this episode, we have Alex Barrell, the Commissioner of Marine Rescue New South Wales and a board member of the International Maritime Rescue Federation, who leads a non-profit, volunteer-based organisation dedicated to maritime rescue and coastal safety.

Alex talks about the extraordinary commitment of 3,500 volunteers working 24/7 to ensure the safety of boaters across New South Wales, the organisation's evolution since 1937, and the professionalism that drives their life-saving operations.

He also discusses the increasing financial pressures they face, the challenge of growing awareness among government leaders, and the innovative steps they take to future-proof marine rescue in the fast-evolving digital landscape.

If you want to gain a deeper appreciation for the unsung heroes keeping our waterways safe and understand the complexities of running a volunteer-based emergency service, then make sure to listen to this episode!

SHOW NOTES LINKS

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-barrell-411705119/

https://www.marinerescuensw.com.au/ 

https://www.facebook.com/MarineRescue/ 

https://www.instagram.com/marinerescuensw/ 

https://twitter.com/marinerescuensw 

https://x.com/marinerescuensw 

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TIME STAMPS:

00:00 - Intro

01:49 - NSW Marine Rescue

02:37 - Volunteers for Nsw Marine Rescue

07:22 - Being the Commissioner of NSW // What Inspired Alex to Join the Team

10:04 - Unexpected Challenges of NSWMR

12:10 - Raising Funds for Nswmr / Gov Funding

14:10 - Connecting with National Colleagues

16:46 - How Is NSW Investing in Digital Transformation?

19:44 - Opportunities for New Tech Integration for NSWMR

23:40 - Looking Beyond NSW + Aus // Global Insights and Trends

28:16 - Public/Private Help from Organisations

33:37- Alex’s Message to the Community

36:02 - Outro

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