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.
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/dfeswa
Twitter (X) https://x.com/dfes_wa
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dfes_wa
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@dfes_wa
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/department-fire-and-emergency-services
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/dfeswesternaustralia
Website https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/
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Credits:
Host and producer: Silvana Pulitano
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Transcript:
For a full transcript of this episode, visit: https://bit.ly/3WtIzKV
*For a captioned video of this episode, please visit https://youtu.be/gGwbGUDRnzg
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Visit https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/copyright for copyright information.
[Female Narrator] This is Mics & Sirens, the official podcast for the Department of Fire and Emergency Services in Western Australia.
[Female Newsreader] First to breaking news and a bushfire is burning out of control in Wooroloo.
[Female Narrator] Behind every emergency lies a story of dedication, resilience, and hope.
[Male Newsreader] Spot fires starting, we're requesting more units.
[Female Narrator] In this series, we'll meet the people behind the positions and take you on a journey to explore the passion, commitment, and grit that keeps communities safe.
[Male Interviewee One] I'm meeting people possibly on the worst day of their lives. They've just lost everything that they own.
[Male Interviewee Two] There are times where you think, "Wow, how am I going to deal with this? How am I going to get through this?"
[Female Narrator] From the first call for help.
[Male Call Taker] Fire and Rescue, what's the location of your emergency?
[Female Narrator] To those who put their lives on the line every day.
[Male Interviewee Three] The little tiny thing next to it is actually the thing that can blow up and cause everything to go really wrong.
[Male Interviewee Four] Literally, there was metres of mud.
[Female Narrator] The heroes who volunteer to be their community's lifeline.
[Female Interviewee One] On the sixth day, we found a footprint.
[Female Narrator] And who picks up the pieces once the flames are out and the sirens fade?
[Female Interviewee Two] Communities are incredibly resilient. They often have the answers. And it really is our role to come in and facilitate that good work that can be done.
[Female Narrator] Mics & Sirens coming soon to wherever you get your podcasts.