About Us
Bushfire Consulting Services Pty Ltd are extremely well placed to provide reports, training and services which fulfil todays legislative requirements.
Contact
T: 02 4744 5800
M: 0425 833 893
E: info@bfcs.com.au
Qualifications
Graduate Diploma – Bushfire Design in Bushfire Prone Areas (2023), University of Western Sydney
Graduate Certificate – Bushfire Design in Bushfire Prone Areas (2019), University of Western Sydney
BPAD-Level 2 Certified Practitioner
NSW Biodiversity Offset Training 2018
UTS Bushfire Short Course 2017
White Card 2013
Diploma in Business – 2013
Certificate IV in Business -2011
Employment History
Bushfire Consulting Services Pty Ltd
Bushfire Consultant
June 2013- Current
Baxter Healthcare
Pricing Coordinator
August 2011 – 2013
Complete Office Supplies
Business Solutions Coordinator
Aug 2010 – August 2011
Implementation Coordinator
May 2009 – Aug 2010
Administration Support Coordinator
June 2008 – May 2009
Laura Richards
Accredited Bushfire Consultant
Laura brings over 11 years of specialised experience in bushfire management planning and is highly regarded for her expertise in preparing Bush Fire Assessment Reports, issuing Bushfire Attack Level Certificates, and providing clear, professional, and timely bushfire advice to clients. In addition to her consultancy role, Laura is engaged by the NSW Rural Fire Service to assess Bush Fire Assessment Reports referred by Local Councils, further demonstrating the depth of her knowledge and the confidence placed in her by government agencies.
Her academic and professional achievements reflect a strong commitment to excellence in the field. In 2019, Laura completed a Graduate Certificate in Bushfire Protection with distinction, and she has since attained accreditation as a BPAD-Level 2 Certified Practitioner. These accomplishments, combined with her extensive practical experience, have made Laura an invaluable member of our bushfire planning team, respected by both colleagues and clients alike.
Laura’s expertise includes:
- Bushfire protection design planning
- Bushfire risk management / modelling
- BPAD-Level 2 Certified Practitioner
Relevant projects
Laura’s key project experience includes:
- 3 Mount Street Mort’s Estate
> Provide a feasibility Study for a proposed one into four lot subdivision
- St Columba’s Catholic College Springwood
> Provide a Bushfire Assessment Report for proposed school buildings
- Provide feasibility studies for proposed Airbnb’s across the Great Sydney Region
- Ramsgate RSL Memorial Club
> Provide a Bushfire Assessment Report for the proposed outdoor terrace and play area
- 54 Tyrone Place Erskine Park
> Provide a Bushfire Assessment Report for the proposed warehouse extension
- Land Team Australia
> Preparation of multi-lot subdivisions throughout the Central Tablelands
- Masterton Homes Group
> Preparation of BAL Certificates and Bush Fire Assessment Reports throughout NSW
- Service NSW Noise Abatement Program
> Provision of BAL Certificates within the Sydney and Lithgow region