Membership of the BFF
Patron
Bruce Beggs ISO JP
Over 50 years experience with bushfire prevention and control in WA. Formerly Conservator of Forests and Director General of the Dept of Premier and Cabinet. Experienced the 1961 bushfire disasters in WA and participated in the subsequent Royal Commission. Respected leader, administrator and manager of land management organisations
Members
Roger Underwood
Over 40 years experience of bushfire management in Australia and overseas. Former General Manager of CALM in WA, a regional and district manager, a research manager and bushfire specialist. Directs a consultancy practice with a focus on bushfire management.
George Peet OAM
Over 40 years experience in bushfire research, prevention and control. Internationally recognised bushfire scientist and expert. Undertook pioneering research in bushfire behaviour and prescribed burning which led to the development of aerial ignition and many other changes to fire operations in Australia and the USA. Ran Fire Protection Branch in WA for over 10 years.
Don Spriggins
Over 40 years experience in bushfire management in WA and Victoria. Formerly a regional and district manager, member of the Lands and Forests Commission and long-time Chairman of the Institute of Foresters.
Dr Frank McKinnell
Over 40 years experience in bushfire research and management in WA, including being responsible for bushfire management in WA forests and national parks in the 1980s, and a research manager overseeing studies into bushfire behaviour and ecology. Has advised overseas governments on bushfire policy and management.
Frank Campbell
Over 40 years experience of bushfire management in Australia. Formerly Assistant Conservator of Forests in WA, Chairman of the WA Public Service Board and innovative Fire Operations Officer. Represented the Minister for Forests on the Bush Fires Board of WA for 15 years and was responsible for the rewriting of the WA Bushfires Act in the 1970s. Experienced the 1961 bushfire disasters and the subsequent Royal Commission.
Jim Williamson
Over 40 years experience in land use planning and land management in WA, formerly a Planning Manager and a specialist in mapping and inventory, currently undertaking PhD studies. Was a firefighter at Dwellingup in 1961 at the time of the great fires.
John Evans
Over 40 years practical experience as a firefighter and fire specialist in WA, now runs a bushfire consultancy practice. Special knowledge of southern conservation reserves, and has strong working networks with volunteer brigades and Shire councils.
Kevin White
Forty years experience in fire suppression, fuel reduction burning and fire research in southern forests and in Kimberley savanna. Has special skills in aerial burning and was a key participant in the Project Vesta study of high intensity fire behaviour.
In addition, The Bushfire Front has access to a national network of land managers, bushfire experts, bushfire scientists, farmers and volunteer firefighters who share our goals, concerns and priorities.
Contact the Secretary for further information Don Spriggins dspriggins@westnet.com.au