Leading bushfire experts
We are bushfire experts working with clients and communities to design, develop and implement innovative solutions. We excel in complex bushfire prone sites for design, land-use planning, building, policy development, risk mitigation and consequence management to unlock opportunities, improve people’s lives and ensure sustainable outcomes.
Collaboration, co-design and innovation are ingrained in our approach. We inspire confidence by working with clients and partners in designing solutions for complex and challenging projects. Blackash™ combines industry leading technical expertise, sound scientific principles and strategic thinking with open communication to ensure our work is accessible, practical and outcome focussed. We are Australia’s leading bushfire experts.
Our clientele are Australia-wide and include developers, homebuilders, building contractors, numerous government agencies (at State and Local level), larger corporations (e.g. mining and utilities) and other consultancies (e.g. town planners, project managers). We have over twenty-five years of experience in practice based solutions with a track record as a leader in bushfire management.
BPAD Level 3 Bushfire Planning and Design Accreditation
The Fire Protection Association of Australia has accredited Blackash as an experienced Bushfire Planning and Design (BPAD) provider to Level 3 which provides the highest level of skill and qualification for Alternate Solutions.
BPAD Accredited Practitioners are recognised by industry, regulators, fire agencies, end-users and the community as providers of professional bushfire assessment, planning, design and advice services. Being an FPAA BPAD-A certified provides our clients with confidence that we meet industry standards and maintain currency in our field.
Principal – Lew Short
Lew Short is a recognised expert in bushfire and emergency management, land-use planning, risk mitigation, consequence management, environment and the working of government.
