About us

SA Bushfire Solutions is an independent bushfire risk management company based in South Australia.

We work closely with a range of different stakeholders, including schools, councils, federal, state and local government agencies, environmental groups, private residents and land-owners, multi-national companies and even the military to develop tailored bushfire survival, prevention and management plans.

Training Services

We’re passionate about helping local communities in the fight against bushfires.

We’ve seen the devastation caused by fire, and one of our goals is to empower people in the community, businesses and all other stakeholders to be active in protecting our land, homes and residents from the dangers. We’ve partnered with a Registered Training Organisation, Fireground RTO #41245 to provide a range of nationally recognised training in the area of Emergency Management.

Comprehensive Bushfire Management Services

We offer a complete range of services to help all of our stakeholders manage the risk of bushfire.

From private residents to federal government agencies, everybody can benefit from our services, which include:

  • Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) Assessments
  • Property Bushfire Risk Assessments
  • Fuel Management Plans
  • Bushfire Survival Plans

From planning to survival in a bushfire emergency, everybody has a role to play. We cover all aspects of bushfire management, and all of our services are tailored to your individual needs.

Planning for bushfire safety

Bushfires have the potential to decimate homes, take lives and destroy communities.

We’ve seen it throughout the country, and we’re passionate about making a difference. It’s everybody’s responsibility to be bushfire safe, and we hope through our work, we can give people the knowledge and tools they need to protect themselves and keep our communities safe.

While we offer plenty of resources to private landowners, we’re committed to spreading the message far and wide. That means reaching as many people as possible through community groups, businesses, tourism operators, councils and government bodies to ensure we minimise the risk of bushfires.

Extensive industry experience

With over 22 years of experience working in the environmental and fire management industry

We take great pride in delivering a professional service. Our team is dedicated to delivering effective bushfire management and planning services, and we’re passionate about keeping communities safe.

Recognised both nationally and internationally for our extensive knowledge in all aspects of bushfire risk management, mitigation works and suppression operations, our specialist skills and knowledge enable us to provide the best possible solution to suit your individual requirements.

Brett Stephens
Director

Brett Stephens

With 23 years of experience working in the environmental and fire management industry, Brett has had an extensive public service career in both SA and NT working for Department for Water (DEW) and Bushfires NT.

Brett is widely recognised for his knowledge and experience in bushfire mitigation, response, and emergency management throughout Australia. Internationally he is recognised with 3 deployments to North America.

Brett has worked with many agencies and stakeholders to develop and deliver fire management programs including fire management plans, detailed risk assessments and emergency management planning, prescribed burning, fuel mitigation plans, policies, procedures, and Nationally Accredited Training packages.

 Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Applied Science – Conservation and Land Management.
  • Certificate IV Training and Assessment
  • Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting Operations)
  • Nationally Accredited Prescribed Burning (Plan and Conduct Complex Prescribed Burns)
  • Wildfire Origin and Cause Determination
  • Incendiary Operations Supervisor and Air Observer
  • Bushfire Attack Level Assesso
Sue-Ellen Stephens
Business Development / Office & Accounts Manager

Sue-Ellen Stephens

Sue-Ellen has been in administration positions throughout government throughout her entire career, from a trainee all the way through to supervisor roles.  Her expertise in policy and procedure is vital to the running of SA Bushfire Solutions.

Sonia Adamczyk
Bookkeeper

Sonia Adamczyk

Sonia has over 19 years of experience in accounting and tax. Jobs included BAS and tax preparation, financial reports, payroll, payroll tax, bookkeeping, accounts payable, small amount of fringe benefits tax and general administration support.

She has sound knowledge of MYOB, quickbooks, and quicken, as well as accounting software MYOB AE Tax and Handisoft.

Sonia recently completed her Cert IV in accounting and bookkeeping which has allowed her to become a registered BAS Agent.

Britnie Hocking
Business Manager

Britnie Hocking

Britnie has been in the customer service industry in varying roles for 15 years.

She joined our team in 2021. She has a passion for Digital Marketing. She is undertaking her Diploma of Business.

We engaged Brett to conduct vegetation management and a BAL assessment while we were having planning difficulties with the Council, CFS and other agencies. Brett’s expert advice and vast knowledge is allowing us to progress with our build and obtain a BAL rating that accurately matches the risk our property presents. His BAL assessment report is one of the most detailed and thorough reports I have seen compared to other agencies we have been dealing with. Brett was professional, on time and performed the required work at short notice and to a high standard that we were after.

I would highly recommend to anyone building in a high bushfire area, requiring BAL assessment or vegetation control to contact him first before approaching anyone else.

Jonathan Harris Adelaide Hills, SA
Our clients

We are proud to work with

Clearpath vegetation

Specialising in large-scale vegetation management and land clearing.

Our goal has always been to help local landowners, councils and governments make better use of land and also reduce fire risk.

North Australia Bushfire Solutions

Providing bushfire training and consultancy across all of North Australia

North Australia Bushfire Solutions is our sister company, operating out of Darwin and providing Northern Australia with expert bushfire consultancy services and training.

Professionalism

We pride ourselves on our consistently professional delivery of all services we offer.

Integrity

We deliver all services with Honesty, Trust and Respect, our strong moral principles are second to none.

Courtesy

Our focus is always customer satisfaction and our level of customer service. We have a strong focus on making sure every customer feels valued and appreciated.

Service Delivery

Our services are delivered in an effective, predictable, reliable, and customer-friendly manner, always.

Communication

High levels of communication, both within our team and with our clients and customers, makes us the best to work with in the industry.