Bushfires, cyclones and floods can change people’s lives forever.  

But when the flames are out, the sirens fade, and the roads reopen, the impact is far from over. In fact, that’s when the huge task of recovery begins.  

Deputy Commissioner Mel Pexton, who happens to be the highest-ranking female at Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES), leads the teams who helps communities rebuild after a disaster, which is a process so complex that can sometimes take years. 

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Credits: 

Host and producer: Silvana Pulitano

Guest: Mel Pexton

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Transcript:
For a full transcript of this episode, visit: https://bit.ly/3Va8ff0

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This episode may contain reference to traumatic events. Listener discretion is advised. 

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