How diversity in Fire and Rescue will build a safer society

Name: How diversity in Fire and Rescue will build a safer society
Uploaded: 2019-02-11T17:59:24Z
Duration: 7 min 44 s
Description: "We do more than just fight fires". In this engaging short talk, Firefighter Bronnie Mackintosh explains that a diverse Fire and Rescue workforce, one that truly reflects the society we live in, is vital for our safety. As she says, "we are more effective in public safety when we look, speak & think like you".

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Bronnie Mackintosh |

TEDxSydney

• June 2018

"We do more than just fight fires". In this engaging short talk, Firefighter Bronnie Mackintosh explains that a diverse Fire and Rescue workforce, one that truly reflects the society we live in, is vital for our safety. As she says, "we are more effective in public safety when we look, speak & think like you".

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