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Helen McGarry
Executive Manager Intelligence and Predictive Services
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Queensland Fire Department
Helen McGarry is a highly accomplished intelligence professional with a career spanning multiple intelligence agencies and disciplines across Australia, the UK, Europe, the Balkans, and the Middle East. Her extensive expertise and innovative approach have established her as a leader in the field, known for building and transforming intelligence capabilities from the ground up.
As the Executive Manager of Intelligence and Predictive Services within the State Operations Directorate at the Queensland Fire Department (QFD), Helen planned, built, and implemented QFD’s intelligence capability—an entirely new function within the organisation. Under her leadership, this capability has grown from concept to a state-wide network supporting strategic, operational, and tactical decision-making in incident and disaster management.
Helen’s servant leadership style empowers her team and fosters collaboration across diverse stakeholders. Her work has embedded intelligence into QFD’s decision-making processes, ensuring timely and informed responses to emergencies. By driving innovation and cultivating a culture of data-driven insights, Helen has made a lasting impact on QFD’s ability to protect communities and manage crises effectively.
Helen remains committed to advancing the role of intelligence in emergency services to address the challenges of an increasingly complex world.
As the Executive Manager of Intelligence and Predictive Services within the State Operations Directorate at the Queensland Fire Department (QFD), Helen planned, built, and implemented QFD’s intelligence capability—an entirely new function within the organisation. Under her leadership, this capability has grown from concept to a state-wide network supporting strategic, operational, and tactical decision-making in incident and disaster management.
Helen’s servant leadership style empowers her team and fosters collaboration across diverse stakeholders. Her work has embedded intelligence into QFD’s decision-making processes, ensuring timely and informed responses to emergencies. By driving innovation and cultivating a culture of data-driven insights, Helen has made a lasting impact on QFD’s ability to protect communities and manage crises effectively.
Helen remains committed to advancing the role of intelligence in emergency services to address the challenges of an increasingly complex world.
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