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Ryan is the newest member of the Sparking Conversations, Igniting Action team. He is a Community Fire Officer for the project with expertise in bushfire mitigation, recovery and impact.

Ryan brings a unique blend of academic qualifications, practical experience and a profound passion for understanding bushfire impacts and applying bushfire mitigation. With a diploma qualification in building surveying, coupled with experience in post-bushfire recovery, bushfire mitigation qualifications and fire engineering experience, Ryan is a seasoned professional committed to understanding and mitigating the impacts of bushfires on people, structures, and the landscape.

Over the past 10 years, Ryan has played a critical role in assessing and mitigating the impacts of bushfire on homes and property. Ryan is looking forward to sharing his in-depth knowledge with community members in the greater Hobart area to assist them in preparing for bushfire events.

In addition to Ryan’s professional pursuits, he enjoys spending his free time immersed in activities that connect him with nature, as an avid wilderness photographer and bushwalker. Beyond the professional realm, Ryan finds solace in the company of his partner and beloved dog.