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Movers and shakers
SAM QUIGLEY
Sam Quigley has taken the position of Deputy Chief Fire Officer/Director, Forest and Fire Operations for Gippsland with the Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning. He moves to the position after 12 years with the South Australian Country Fire Service, including a recent secondment to AFAC.
SIMON HEEMSTRA
Simon Heemstra has been appointed Director National Projects and Innovation at AFAC. He brings his experience as manager of the Bureau of Meteorology’s Hazard Preparedness and Response—National section, along with more than 16 years of experience across many areas of the NSW Rural Fire Service, including Community Planning, Community Hazards Management and Natural Environment Services.
RICHARD THORNTON
Richard Thornton has announced that he will step down as CEO of Natural Hazards Research Australia once its initial establishment phase has been completed. He has made a significant contribution to the sector as Research Director of the Bushfire CRC and CEO of the later Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC.
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