LATEST WORK

Organizing Chaos - Simulation Expert Merges Technology With Local Knowledge Of Wildfire

Rohan Fisher is one of northern Australia’s foremost experts in fire simulation and is an advocate for the technology’s use as a powerful educational tool.

I interviewed Rohan for Wildfire magazine’s ‘Fired Up’ initiative about how is work with fire simulation technology is helping us fight and manage fire.

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FIRE MANAGEMENT - SUPPORTING PRESCRIBED BURN ASSOCIATIONS

Jennifer Fawcett is an extension associate at North Carolina State University and works closely with Prescibed Burning Associations.

I interviewed Jennifer for Wildfire magazine’s ‘Fired Up’ initiative about working with local communities to support prescribed burning efforts.

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Prescription for regeneration

Michel Thériault is a restoration specialist with the national fire management division in Canada and the co-coordinator of it's fire management program.

I interviewed Michel for Wildfire magazine’s ‘Fired Up’ initiative about his work to regenerate the eastern white pine populations.

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On a mission

Núria Prat-Guitart leads the project and research area within Spain’s Pau Costa Foundation, and is an expert in peat-fires.

I interviewed Núria for Wildfire magazine’s ‘Fired Up’ initiative, and she spoke about her work with the Pau Costa Foundation and the Spanish fire season.

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Lifelong learner and doer

A Commander with the CFA in south west Victoria, Australia, Mark Gunning is a lifelong learner with an extensive history of education and over 35 years of firefighting experience.

I interviewed Mark for Wildfire Magazine’s ‘Fired Up’ initiative, and he spoke about his extensive career fighting fires.

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MEDIC ON THE FIRE LINE

As a Fire Line EMT, Molly Barker Bessey provides frontline medical support to personnel in the fight against wildfires in the USA.

I recently interviewed Molly for Wildfire magazine’s ‘Fired Up’ initiative, and she spoke about the importance and challenges of her work.

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EDUCATION INNOVATION WITH WOODSIDE

One of the most impressive sites on the Monash University Clayton campus is the Woodside Innovation Centre, where materials and engineering science meets academia - with amazing results.

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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS FROM ARCONIC’S QUENTIN MATTISKE

Quentin Mattiske, the Operations Manager for Arconic Fastening Systems, sat down with Monash Tech School to talk about his 34 years at the company and to share some wisdom he’s picked up during his career.

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Hot and dry outlook, but local fire crews say “we’re ready”

Out in the Yarra Valley, a CFA firefighting brigade is a crucial part of any community, and with reduced rainfalls and rising temperatures expected to continue, the brigade is wise to be prepared and well-practiced.

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About me

I’m a writer from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

I currently contribute to Wildfire Magazine. In the past I have written for the Underage and the Swinburne Standard.

You can contact me at dylan_bruce9@outlook.com