Greg Mullins AO AFSM welcomed as #AELERT2022 Keynote speaker

Aug 23, 2022

We’re excited to welcome Keynote Speaker for #AELERT2022, Greg Mullins AO AFSM.

Greg Mullins is an internationally recognised expert in responding to major bushfires and natural disasters and developed a keen interest in the linkages between climate change and extreme weather events. He coordinated responses to many major natural disasters over more than 2 decades and retired as Commissioner of Fire & Rescue NSW in January 2017.

During his 39 year career he served as President, Vice President and Board Chair of the Australasian Fire & Emergency Service Authorities’ Council, Deputy Chair of the NSW State Emergency Management Committee, Australian Director of the International Fire Chiefs Association of Asia, NSW representative on the Australian Emergency Management Committee, Australian representative on the UN’s International Search & Rescue Advisory Committee, and as a member of the NSW Bushfire Coordinating Committee. He is currently Chair of the NSW Ambulance Service Advisory Board.

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We look forward to hearing Mr Mullins’ stories and getting together again this November 29 – Dec 1 at the Novotel Sydney Parramatta and online.

Early bird conference registrations are now open through to Monday, 5th September.

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