Bushfire Protection Planning & Assessment Services (BPPASS) Pty Ltd is one of the first fully qualified and recognised Consulting Services in Australia.
At BPPASS, we provide specialised bushfire protection planning and assessment services across New South Wales and the ACT. Our mission is to help property owners navigate bushfire compliance requirements with expert, practical advice grounded in real-world experience.
Matthew Jones is an accredited Bushfire Planning & Design/Engineer Practitioner and the founder of BPPASS. With over 25 years of frontline experience as a Firefighter with Fire and Rescue NSW, Matthew brings a deep understanding of bushfire behaviour, risk, and emergency planning.
His hands-on experience responding to fire emergencies gives him a unique perspective on fire safety design, property protection, and the importance of clear, compliant planning.
Matthew holds the following qualifications and accreditations:
BPPASS was established to provide professional, client-focused bushfire consulting for both residential and commercial properties. Whether you’re building in a bushfire-prone area or updating a BAL assessment, we deliver expert guidance to ensure your project meets compliance while protecting what matters most.
BPPASS will create a tailored Fuel Management Plan addressing immediate and long-term fire risks, considering seasonal changes, surrounding properties, available resources with actions ranging from mowing to coordinated Hazard Reduction burns.
Managing fuel is vital for reducing hazards and protecting assets. BPPASS will create a plan addressing short and long-term risks, factoring in conditions, surroundings and resources with actions from grass slashing to controlled burns.
If your property is in a bushfire prone area, any construction or renovation requiring council approval must meet the standards in AS:3959.
BPPASS can guide you through compliance for a smooth approval process.
Fire Engineering focuses on designing buildings to protect live and property during fires. It considers fire behaviour, human response, and system performance. BPPASS offers expert solutions to integrate fire safety early in your prokect
In bushfire-prone areas, safe access for firefighters and clear evacuation routes are vital. BPPASS will help design compliant access and egress solutions, ensuring safety and adherence to AS:3959 requirements.
A Maintenance Program is key to ensuring ongoing risk management effectiveness. BPPASS will create a practical, cost effective plan that supports your fuel management, asset protection, fire systems and access routes.
Protecting your property and family from bushfire requires the right equipment, ranging from detection systems to mobile firefighting units chosen to meet safety standards. BPPASS helps you select reliable, compliant solutions, saving you time and money.
An Asset Protection Zone (APZ) is a cleared area around buildings that reduces bushfire risk by limiting available fuel. BPPASS will help design effective APZs that meet RFS standards and support long-term protection.
Whether you're a landholder or developer, having clear bushfire emergency procedures is essential. From simple family plans to complex site-wide strategies, BPPASS will help tailor Emergency Plans to suit your specific needs.
Servicing Canberra & Surrounds, South Coast, Southern Tablelands and South West NSW
57 Crawford St, Queanbeyan NSW 2620
Matt Jones 0428 296 526 mattjones@bppass.com.au
