In part two of our series on Australia's megafires this summer, Campus Review talks to firefighter and PhD candidate at Edith Cowan University Greg Penney.

With his unique mix of academia and hands-on knowledge, Penney explains how unprecedented the bushfire season has been so far and the types of technology Australia already has, and needs to develop, to combat such fires in the future. 

He also discusses his research project and warns that traditional models of volunteerism within the firefighting community are being stretched to the limit.

In part two of our series on Australia's megafires this summer, Campus Review talks to firefighter and PhD candidate at Edith Cowan University Greg Penney.<br><br>With his unique mix of academia and hands-on knowledge, Penney explains how unprecedented the bushfire season has been so far and the types of technology Australia already has, and needs to develop, to combat such fires in the future. <br><br>He also discusses his research project and warns that traditional models of volunteerism within the firefighting community are being stretched to the limit.

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In part two of our series on Australia's megafire…

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