The Belly of the (FIRE) Beast

Fire: Our Servant, Not Our Master – A Vision for the Future of Fire Management

For centuries, fire has been both a tool and a threat. Now, a bold new perspective challenges us to rethink our relationship with fire. Inspired by the myth of Prometheus, the presentation at the FPANZ FIRE Conference on the 24th of October by Graeme Thom AFSM "Fire: Our Servant, Not Our Master – Vested Interests and How Serious Are We about the Problem of Fire!" explores a future where fire is no longer feared but controlled and harnessed for the benefit of humanity.

?? What can we achieve with better fire control?

The presentation will delve into the history, myths, and science surrounding fire, revealing how current fire management strategies fail to live up to their potential. Challenging long-held assumptions, it will make bold, hard-hitting statements questioning how we’ve been tackling fire management—and why we haven’t achieved more.

?? A Call to Action

Governments, politicians, the fire industry, and fire services are all on notice. This presentation unashamedly aims at these critical stakeholders, urging them to think beyond the status quo. We must look "outside the box," adopting scientifically grounded, innovative solutions to overcome outdated methods and vested interests that may be holding us back.

?? Why does this matter to us?

For industries, fire professionals, and the communities we serve, this is not just about safety—it’s about progress. If we can control fire more effectively, we can protect lives, property, and the environment. This talk encourages us to push boundaries, challenge assumptions, and pursue a future where fire is, at last, our servant and not our master.

Join the conversation:

Let’s rethink fire management for the future. Attend the presentation and you will hear me talk more about the changes that need to be made and how we can achieve better outcomes for everyone.

?? Learn more and register here: https://www.fpanz.org/firenz/2024

??Or contact Graeme Thom on, NZ +64 29 02347950 or Oz - 0416167523

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#firemanagement #innovation #firesafety #governance #futureofindustry #Prometheus #communitysafety#TVNZ #ThreeNow #RNZ #NewstalkZB #NZHerald #StuffNZ #OtagoDailyTimes #TheSpinoff #NewsroomNZ #MāoriTelevision #TheAMShow #TodayFM #RadioSportNZ #Hauraki #RadioLIVE #KiwiFM #TheListenerNZ #NZHouseandGarden #NorthSouthMagazine #MetroMagazineNZ