Andrew Short AFSM

Former Emergency Services Senior Executive. Views expressed are my own.

[Andrew Short AFSM @AndrewShortAFSM]

Calling all 'Lessons Learnt' practitioners across Australian Emergency Services. Have a listen to this podcast that explores what's working and possibly what's not working when it comes to learning from operational incident lessons.

https://t.co/h51wcPF65W

[Andrew Short AFSM @AndrewShortAFSM]

Proud to release Episode 1 of Season 3. "Organisational Sub-Cultures - a help or a hindrance?" Shannan Quain - Influence Me Podcast.
https://t.co/X94VQws1Xi

[Andrew Short AFSM @AndrewShortAFSM]

One in all in! Working together for positive community outcomes.

[Queensland Fire Department @QldFireDept]

We had an awesome day in Toowoomba showing off all things emergency services. Thanks for having us!

[Andrew Short AFSM @AndrewShortAFSM]

Love our PSOs!

[Beyond Blue @beyondblue]

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[Andrew Short AFSM @AndrewShortAFSM]

"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." – Helen Keller

[Queensland Fire Department @QldFireDept]

Hey Townsville! After a big day of cleaning up yesterday, our crews are back on the ground today ready to assist some of the most flood-affected communities.

[Andrew Short AFSM @AndrewShortAFSM]

Alan Alda was saying this well before it became popular. Thank you sir.

[Alan Alda @alanalda]

Remember when this was still true -LIKE THIS MORNING?

[Queensland Fire Department @QldFireDept]

Hey QLD, it’s Penny…. again.

@BOM_Qld is warning coastal areas between Alva Beach and Sarina could start to experience heavy rainfall and damaging wind gusts by tonight.

🚨Move loose items indoors.

🚨Ensure you have a plan B in case roads become flooded.

[Stuart Ellis @CEO_AFAC]

I highly encourage everyone to consider submitting an abstract for #AFAC19 and being part of a world class program. This years theme is a shift to the new norm: riding the wave of change. @AFACnews

[Andrew Short AFSM @AndrewShortAFSM]

Knowledge our water loving kids should have!

[Surf Life Saving Australia @SLSAustralia]

https://t.co/LqKLMykxdX

[Annastacia Palaszczuk @a_palaszczuk]

This is incredible vision of the Boeing 737 Gaia dropping 15,000 litres of water near Mackay. The air support assists our ground crews by creating a fire break. @CraigCrawfordMP @QFES_chief @QldFES #qldfires

[Andrew Short AFSM @AndrewShortAFSM]

Thanks Stuart. And importantly - the state of our agency cultures has been called out as being just as impactful as repeated incident exposure. Wow!

[Stuart Ellis @CEO_AFAC]

Attending the launch of the @beyondblue National Mental Health & Wellbeing Study of Police & Emergency Services with @AndrewShortQFES , Assistant Commissioner, QLD Fire & Emergency Services who is on the Panel discussing the findings & how we need to respond. #MentalHealthMatters

[Andrew Short AFSM @AndrewShortAFSM]

Great being part of a discussion panel that got right to the heart of the matter. Thank you BeyondBlue.

[Tony Walker ASM @agwalker01]

Panel discussing the findings and how we need to respond to the @beyondblue National Mental Health and Wellbeing Study of Police and Emergency Services. Authentic leadership coming across as critical #MentalHealthMatters

[Andrew Short AFSM @AndrewShortAFSM]

This is very progressive of FRNSW, assisting members who are interested in, or fearful of career change even though they want to retire, or are not enjoying things, or are struggling psychologically, or just need a This concept fits well with our QFES HCM life cycle thinking.

[Andrew Short AFSM @AndrewShortAFSM]

Put yourself in the shoes of these families. But by the grace of god go I.

[Debbie Platz @debbie_platz]

Remember to leave a light on tonight. Hopefully it will bring our missing home to their families.

[Andrew Short AFSM @AndrewShortAFSM]

And the SES week celebrations commence. Wonderful seeing our emergency service volunteers acknowledged for their wonderful support of Queensland communities. #volunteer #giving #helpinghand #emergency

[Andrew Short AFSM @AndrewShortAFSM]

A pleasure to acknowledge our ‘The Challenge of Leadership’ graduates today at the QFES Academy. Like the Jedi, I asked that they use their power for good! #leadership #development #knowledge #improving

[Andrew Short AFSM @AndrewShortAFSM]

It’s the only way I know to stay sane.

[Andrew Short AFSM @AndrewShortAFSM]

Our Minister and Commissioner discussing QFES efforts in using enhanced decision making and intelligence tools for emergency management preparedness and response. QFES working hard to protect Queensland communities.

[Andrew Short AFSM @AndrewShortAFSM]

I generally ask ‘have you ever considered talking directly to them about it’? A pause in the conversation normally ensues. 🤔

[Harvard Business Review @HarvardBiz]

Why you should stop complaining about your colleagues, and what to do instead
https://t.co/molcSKiIiG