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BPP Staff attend the 5th International Fire Behavior and Fuels Conference (Melbourne)

18 May 2016 in General

From the 11th – 15th April two BPP staff, Alex Aitken (Senior Bushfire Consultant) and Zigourney Nielsen (Bushfire Consultant) attended the 5th International Fire Behavior and Fuels Conference held in Melbourne, Australia. The conference presented a wealth of knowledge in both seminar presentations and field trips, in which Alex and Zigourney has brought back and shared with the staff at BPP. http://melbourne.firebehaviorandfuelsconference.com/ Bushfire Prone Planning Staff on...

BPP staff attend FPA Australia BPAD Level 2 and Level 3 Workshop (19th May)

23 May 2016 in General

The Western Australian Government has announced that Fire Protection Association Australia is now recognised as a Level 1, 2 and 3 accrediting body for bushfire practitioners operating in Western Australia. Four Bushfire Prone Planning (BPP) staff members attended a 1 day BPAD Level 2 and Level 3 workshop on the 19th of May at the innovation centre of Western Australia. Mike Scott, Co-director of BPP said...

Bushfire Prone Planning nominated for Telstra Business Awards

05 July 2016 in General

Bushfire Prone Planning has been nominated for the prestigious Telstra Business Awards in the New Business Category. Now in their 24th year, the Telstra Business Awards are renowned for showcasing and celebrating the achievements and entrepreneurial spirit of Australia’s most brilliant small and medium-sized businesses. Providing bushfire risk management services across WA, Bushfire Prone Planning has been recognised for their dedication to helping keep communities safe...

Bushfire Prone Planning Selected for DFES Panel (Bushfire related technical advice)

18 July 2016 in General

Bushfire Prone Planning (BPP) has been Selected for Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) Panel Bushfire Prone Planning has been selected as a member on the panel of experts for the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES). Bushfire Prone Plannings role on this panel is to review documents produced by the Office of Bushfire Risk Management (OBRM) and provide strategic advice as required. https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/alerts/Pages/default.aspx This selection...

Bushfire Prone Planning Staff Achieve FPA Australia BPAD Level 2 & 3 Accreditation

03 August 2016 in General

The granting of accreditation to the individuals listed below will allow decision makers including the Western Australian Planning Commission, Department of Fire and Emergency Services and Local Government to have confidence that the planning submissions prepared by accredited Bushfire Planning Practitioners are consistent with SPP3.7 and the Guidelines. 2 Bushfire Prone Planning staff members have achieved BPAD Level 3 Accreditation with FPA Australia. Mike Scott - BPP...

Bushfire Prone Planning Recognised at the Fire Protection Industry Awards 2016

07 November 2016 in General

Bushfire Prone Planning are proud recipients of the Harry Marryatt Company of the Year 1-49 Employees Award at the Fire Protection Industry Awards 2016 presented by the FPA Australia. Kathy Nastov (BPP Director) accepted the national award on behalf of Bushfire Prone Planning. The Awards were presented at a Gala event in Sydney on 3 November attended by many of the industry's leading figures. "Most industries celebrate...

Does your project require the use of a Level 3 BPAD Practitioner?

01 December 2016 in General

What can Bushfire Prone Planning Offer? Bushfire Prone Planning have two Level 3 Practitioners to assist with your project. Our Level 3 Accredited Practitioners can also provide Alternative Solutions, Performance Based Solutions and can undertake AS3959 BAL Method 2 Assessments, all of which can only be done by a Level 3 Practitioner. We also offer the services of; Expert witness, State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) and Appeals Insurance matters Bushfire Investigation For vulnerable...

Bushfire Prone Planning staff recognised in FIRE Australia Magazine

08 December 2016 in General

Fire Australia is the flagship publication of Fire Protection Association Australia, providing the main vehicle for distribution of information on fire protection and fire safety to all members and related stakeholders. 2 Bushfire Prone Planning staff members have achieved BPAD Level 3 Accreditation with FPA Australia. Mike Scott – BPP Company Director - Level 3 BPAD Accredited Practitioner Kathy Nastov – BPP Company Director - Level 3...

Update of the Bushfire Prone Planning 2017 Website

12 January 2017 in General

Bushfire Prone Planning (BPP) has revamped its existing website as a boost to the start of the 2017 New Year. New features include the offering of services from Level 1, 2 and 3 BPAD Accredited Bushfire Consultants and the establishment of the Three regional offices in Western Australia (Bunbury, Margaret River and Albany). Bushfire Prone Planning is now able to offer the entire range of...

Release of version 1.1 of Guidelines for Planning in Bushfire Prone Areas

21 February 2017 in General

The Guidelines for Planning in Bushfire Prone Areas have been updated. The changes are outlined in the summary table at the front of the guidelines and include: • ‘Minor development’ (as defined in State Planning Policy 3.7 Planning in Bushfire Prone Areas) in an area of BAL-40 or BAL-FZ is no longer a performance principle solution and does not require referral to the Department of Fire and Emergency...

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