EasyDNNRotator "Ashes of the Firefighters' is a book that documents the journey of nine people after experiencing a major bushfire event. Her passions are firefighting and the recovery process and women in Agriculture Dianne Thompson has produced a book of extraordinary images. her photographs are more than a historical record.
Text/HTML About the Author Vivien Thomson (AFSM FARLF) was a rural fire fighter for over 25 years. She experienced many fires and was the incident controller at quite a few major events, including the fires in the ACT in 2003. She held several critical positions including being the captain of a brigade and President of the ACT Fire Controllers Group. She achieved the highest honour possible, the Australian Fire Service Medal, which she received in 2004 for distinguished service, to the Australian Capital Territory Bushfire Service, as both a departmental and volunteer firefighter, and as a brigade officer. She was the twelfth female overall in Australia to receive the prestigious medal and the first female firefighter in the ACT. Read more
Text/HTML Our Book Store Ashes of the Firefighters Ashes of the Firefighters is a book that documents the journey of nine people after experiencing a major bushfire Read more Ring of Fire Dianne Thompson has produced a book of extraordinary images. Her photographs are more than a historical record. Read more Firefighters + Ring of Fire Purchase both books together. ‘Ashes of the Firefighters’, and "Ring of Fire" are about how people and mother nature survive bushfires. Read more
Text/HTML Government House in Canberra Government House in Canberra, April 2004 Former Governor General Michael Jeffery presenting Vivien Thomson with her Australian Fire Service medal. The medal was awarded for distinguished service to the Australian Capital Territory Bushfire Service, as both a departmental and volunteer firefighter, and as a brigade officer. Firebreak Newsletter Australasian Fire and Emergency Services Authorities Council Bush Fire Co operative Research Centre Australian Women in Agriculture National Rural Women's Coailition Department of Primary Industries Rural Women's Network Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation - Rural Women's Award Picking Up the Peaces -
Text/HTML Nicole Robinson It manifests itself in a way where you ned to talk about your experiences and in the end the only ones that understand are the ones that were there going thorugh it with you. Vivien Thomson AFSM You find at times firefighters don't like to talk about what they witnessed as it is too traumatic. When you bring up the memories and the emotion your body and mind. Nicole Robinson It manifests itself in a way where you ned to talk about your experiences and in the end the only ones that understand are the ones that were there going thorugh it with you. Vivien Thomson AFSM You find at times firefighters don't like to talk about what they witnessed as it is too traumatic. When you bring up the memories and the emotion your body and mind.