
Surefire Environmental consultancy has a straightforward yet impactful mission: to provide rigorous, high-quality environmental solutions and bushfire planning and design (BPAD) solutions that are practical, enduring, and grounded in integrity. With over 30 years of experience across Western Australia, lead consultant Sue Brand collaborates with land developers, mining operations, industry, government, and specialist consultants to address complex environmental challenges, consistently emphasizing sustainable design and long-term outcomes that have a real-world impact.

With over 30 years of experience in environmental consulting and 15 years specializing in bushfire planning and design activities, Sue has established a strong reputation within the industry as a detail-driven professional who delivers effective environmental solutions. Her reputation is built on integrity, precision, and a deep commitment to long-term outcomes—qualities that set her apart.
Sue is a Level 2 Bushfire Planning and Design (BPAD) practitioner and, thanks to her broad qualifications, training, knowledge, and experience, she is recognized as a specialist environmental ‘generalist.’ This unique position allows her to draw meaningful connections across various disciplines, from environmental auditing and compliance reporting to bushfire planning and sustainable design solutions. Her work encompasses a wide range of services, all unified by a consistent standard of excellence.
She collaborates with land developers, mining operations, industry, government, and specialist consultants to navigate complex regulatory landscapes with confidence. Her client-centered approach is collaborative, thorough, and always tailored to meet the unique needs of each project.
Sue thrives on challenges and is frequently called in to provide a fresh perspective when a different ‘eye’ is needed. She embraces the opportunity to find practical, enduring solutions. Her clients value her not only for her technical expertise but also for her unwavering pride in delivering practical, workable solutions.
While Sue primarily operates within the Perth metropolitan area and the South West Region, she also regularly undertakes projects across all WA regions.

Excellence Without Compromise Every report, evaluation, and recommendation is crafted with precision and pride, ensuring top-notch environmental solutions. Comprehensive Solutions Drawing connections across disciplines—offering integrated insights based on a broad-spectrum knowledge and experience base, particularly in sustainable design. Long-Term Thinking Projects are assessed not just for today, but for their longevity, ensuring resilience, sustainability, and compliance well into the future, especially in the context of bushfire planning. Detail Driven, Outcome Focused Whether auditing environmental approvals or assessing the bushfire implications for new subdivisions, our work is meticulous and geared toward workable, lasting solutions. Client-Centred Integrity Surefire Environmental has a reputation built on trust, delivering value to clients.
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At Surefire Environmental, Sue is dedicated to providing sustainable design and effective environmental solutions, including comprehensive bushfire planning, to protect the planet for future generations.
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