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StateWide Service – BAL (Bushfire Attack Level) Assessments – Albany & Denmark

16 November 2017 in General
Bushfire albany

Bushfire Prone Planning is a bushfire risk management company that prides itself on the ability to offer State-Wide BAL (Bushfire Attack Level) Assessments and Bushfire related services. With BPAD Accredited (Level 1 & Level 2) Bushfire Assessors based in Margaret River and Albany, Bushfire Prone Planning is well placed to service both the South West Region and Great Southern Region of Western Australia. We regularly travel throughout

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Short Stay Accommodation (Vulnerable Land Use) in Bushfire Prone Areas (Air BnB)

12 February 2018 in General

Thinking of registering your home as Short Stay Accommodation or Air BnB in a Bushfire Prone Area? Contact Bushfire Prone Planning to discuss your requirements for progressing your development application through your Local Government. Version 1.3 of the Guidelines for Planning in Bushfire Prone Areas was released in December 2017. The updated guidelines provide further guidance on “the proposed use will be contained within an existing

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Bushfire Prone Planning staff recognised in FIRE Australia Magazine (Issue Four – 2017)

29 March 2018 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. In Issue Four (2017) 2 Bushfire Prone Planning staff members are recognised for there ongoing work in delivering the BPAD training.: Meet the BPP Team Mike Scott – BPP Company Director - Level

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Rural Fire Service in Western Australia

22 May 2018 in General
Michael Whitelaw

The State Government has announced the creation of a dedicated Rural Fire Division within the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES). It will focus on the way the State tackles rural fire management, with a greater emphasis on mitigation activities and training and enhancing partnerships with this State’s bushfire volunteers. We will continue to harness local knowledge, recognising the importance of collaboration between teams, services and

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Bushfire Prone Planning staff present at the 2018 WAIS Conference

28 May 2018 in General
Mike Scott

The WAIS (Western Australian Institution of Surveyors) Annual Conference: 'The Business of Surveying' was held Friday, 18 May 2018 at the University Club of Western Australia. Titled 'The Business of Surveying', the conference representatives presented on a range of topics from why the surveying industry is important to the community, impacts on the potential privatization of Landgate and new projects on the horizon Mike Scott (Bushfire

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BAL (Bushfire Attack Level) Assessments – Albany & Denmark

10 October 2018 in General
Bushfire

Bushfire Prone Planning is a bushfire risk management company that prides itself on the ability to offer State-Wide BAL (Bushfire Attack Level) Assessments and Bushfire Management Plans. In the past 3 months our Albany based Bushfire Consultant Jason Benson (BPAD Level 1) has completed Bushfire Risk assessments (BAL's & Bushfire Management Plans) in Frenchmans Bay, Denmark, Kendenup and Tambellup. The trips entailed liaison with

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Bushfire Prone Planning announced finalist for the Ron Coffey Award for Excellence in Bushfire Protection 2018

19 October 2018 in General

Bushfire Prone Planning are proud to be Finalists for the Ron Coffey Award for Excellence in Bushfire Protection as part of the Fire Protection Industry Awards 2018 presented by the FPA Australia. FPA Australia Award Finalists Fire Protection Association Australia (FPA Australia) will present the Australian Fire Protection Industry Awards, recognising individuals and businesses outstanding contributions to the fire protection industry in Australia.

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Bushfire Prone Planning Staff attend Fire Protection Industry Awards 2018 presented by the FPA Australia

13 November 2018 in General

Bushfire Prone Planning company director Kathy Nastov represented Bushfire Prone Planning at the Fire Protection Industry Awards 2018 presented by the FPA Australia. FPA Australia Award Finalists "Although we didn’t take out an award this year, it’s always an achievement to make it as a finalist and a great night celebrating with the industry" Kathy said. Bushfire Prone Planning is

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Release of the DRAFT Position Statement (Tourism in Bushfire Prone Areas) – Dec 2018

16 January 2019 in General
Bushfire

DRAFT Position Statement: Tourism land uses within bushfire prone areas has been released by the State Government. The Policy intent is outlined at the front of the statement: This position statement provides the policy position for short stay tourism land uses and tourism land uses limited to day/night use with no overnight stay, located within bushfire prone areas. DRAFT Position Statement Bushfire Prone Planning Staff are

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BAL (Bushfire Attack Level) Assessments – Margaret River & Busselton

11 March 2019 in General

Bushfire Prone Planning is a bushfire risk management company that prides itself on the ability to offer State-Wide BAL (Bushfire Attack Level) Assessments and Bushfire Management Plans. Just in the past month alone our Margaret River based Bushfire Consultant Mick Whitelaw (BPAD Level 2) has completed Bushfire Risk assessments (BAL's & Bushfire Management Plans) in Gnarabup, Eagle Bay, Vasse and Dunsborough. Mick lives and works

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