Bloom Fire Consulting is a specialist fire engineering firm led by Dr Adam Ervine. We focus on designing and delivering effective performance-based solutions for the built environment.
With over 15 years of applied experience, Dr Ervine brings specialised expertise across fire dynamics, structural fire analysis, occupant characteristics, computational modelling, and risk assessment. This expertise spans residential, hotel, retail, commercial, industrial, aged care, education, airport, and mixed-use developments.
Our approach prioritises practical, implementable, and cost-effective fire engineering advice. We tailor solutions to your project’s vision and commercial objectives, grounded in technical rigour and with clear, responsive communication.
From defined code departures through to early strategy development and value-add opportunities, Bloom is equipped to support projects of all scales.
Contact us to understand how our industry-leading approach can support your project.
Adam has more than 20 years of international academic and commercial experience, specialising in the assessment and analysis of fire and its impact on structures, life safety, and the environment.
His expertise covers fire dynamics, structural fire analysis, occupant characteristics, computational modelling, and risk assessments. Adam’s project experience spans a broad range of building types, including educational and sporting facilities.
Adam is committed to providing practical and cost-effective performance-based fire engineering solutions, supported by technical excellence and open client communication.
Machelle is a Fire Engineer with six years of commercial and four years of academic experience. She holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering and a Master’s degree in Fire Engineering Science from The University of Queensland.
She has extensive technical writing expertise, contributing to peer-reviewed journals and ongoing industry research. Her strong analytical mindset and experience in CFD, zone modelling, and evacuation modelling supports the development of high-quality Fire Safety Engineering Reports and value-focused project outcomes.
Machelle is currently delivering practical and cost-effective performance-based solutions across multiple building projects.
Jess has six years of commercial experience specialising in the assessment of fire and its impact on structures, life safety, and the environment.
She holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Civil and Fire Safety Engineering from The University of Queensland. Her thesis examined firefighter fatalities in bushfire settings, and she continues to specialise in building construction and life safety in bushfire-prone areas.
Jess’s expertise also includes computational fire dynamics and zone modelling across retail, residential, commercial, industrial, aged care, education, defence, corrective services, and stadia projects. She prioritises practical, cost-effective solutions supported by clear communication and timely delivery.
Fatheen holds a PhD in Structural Fire Engineering specialising in the fire resistance of LSF floor-ceiling systems, and a Bachelor of the Science of Engineering (Honours) from the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
He has authored several peer-reviewed journal articles in structural fire engineering, demonstrating strong technical capability. His academic expertise is complemented by on-site international experience as a structural engineer, enabling him to deliver solutions that are both practical and constructible.
Fatheen applies his analytical skills and research background to consistently deliver practical and cost-effective performance-based solutions aligned to client objectives.
With a proven track record in fire engineering, our team delivers reliable expertise across all aspects of fire safety. From fire dynamics and structural fire analysis to computational modelling and risk assessments, we apply cutting-edge knowledge to tackle complex challenges. Our experience spans an extensive range of building types, including residential, commercial, industrial, retail, aged care, education, airports, and mixed-use developments. Whether addressing occupant safety, regulatory compliance, or innovative fire protection strategies, we combine technical precision with practical solutions to ensure safe, efficient, and tailored outcomes you can trust.
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