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Parks Victoria
Marking World Ranger Day July 31, 2021
Ranger Andy Davies recently found himself outside his comfort zone after being elected as Director and Company Secretary of the International Rangers Federation (IRF). Andy was chosen because of his passion for the global community of rangers-people united by their work to protect and preserve all aspects of wild places, historic and cultural sites.
Ranger Andy Davies at the 9th World Ranger Congress, Nepal 2019
Every three years, the IRF hosts the World Ranger Congress. A conversation in 2016 with an international colleague at the 8th World Ranger Congress in Colorado enhanced Andy’s sense of belonging to a global community, and his perspective on his work.
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Living in Perth at the time, Afie Jazreen literally flew across the country to fulfill a dream to become a Project Firefighter (PFF).
“I had just finished my degree in Western Australia when I heard about Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) recruiting their latest batch of PFFs,” Afie said.
“By becoming a PFF it gave me the best of both worlds; I could use the firefighting skills I learnt as a volunteer in Western Australia and get out into nature.
“The ability to experience new ways of fire suppression, and in an area of forest that I’d never experienced before sounded exciting.
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A job advert for seasonal Project Firefighters (PFF) on Forest Fire Management Victoria’s (FFMVic) Facebook page sparked Dave Gamble’s interest to apply.
Dave had spent five years working as a traffic controller, but what he really wanted was a career that he enjoyed and could progress in.
“I spend a lot of my free time on Country camping, hiking and just spending time out in the bush so a job revolving around looking after our public land seemed perfect,” Dave said.
“When I heard that I was successful you couldn’t wipe the smile off my face.”