Episode 272: Creating Safer and More Inclusive Organizations with Quinn Cramer

Episode • May 1 • 18m

How can we increase diversity in the fire service?

Hello Smart Firefighting Community!

Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy!

In this episode:

Why equal opportunities and gender balance are key to fostering diversity of thought
How Women & Firefighting Australasia is working to create safer and more inclusive fire service organizations
Why collaboration between fire engineers and firefighters is essential for building safety

Hear from Quinn Cramer - the President of Women & Firefighting Australasia.

Quinn shares her insights on the progress and challenges of increasing diversity and representation in the fire service. She reflects on the history of women in firefighting in Australia and the efforts to build safer and more inclusive organizations. Quinn emphasizes the importance of creating equal opportunities for everyone, fostering diversity of thought, and ensuring a gender balance in recruitment and leadership roles.

She discusses the need for better collaboration between fire engineers and firefighters to enhance building safety and understanding. Quinn also offers valuable advice on the power of courage—encouraging others to pursue their work and life with wholehearted dedication.

So take a listen to hear what she has to share!

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