Innovation in fire safety engineering
Strategy. Safety.
The Fire Engineer Co. delivers industry-leading fire safety solutions for building and construction projects across Australia.
We work with architects and building designers to deliver compliant, creative & cost-effective fire safety outcomes.
We find the solutions that others don’t
What we do
Fire safety strategies
Providing comprehensive fire safety strategies and solutions to ensure your building meets all regulatory requirements and safety standards.
Peer review and advice
Risk assessments and fire safety audits
Why work with us
As leaders in the field, we are the preferred providers of fire safety engineering solutions across Australia.
Architects, engineers, builders and building designers turn to The Fire Engineer Co. because we find the solutions others don’t.
Our clients trust us and rely on our expertise and experience to deliver the required standards of compliance whilst enabling creative building outcomes to come to life.
We enable design visions to be realised
We are highly engaged and responsive
We are committed to sustainable solutions and solutions that are sustainable
We improve the constructability of buildings
We are your go-to specialists in fire safety compliance.
Industry specific
Our expertise
Retail
Residential & hotel
Offices
Transport & infrastructure
From public transport to tunnels, infrastructure projects demand performance-based fire engineering outcomes focused on functionality and an optimised user experience.
Health & education
From hospitals to schools The Fire Engineer Co. assist architects to deliver quality, creative and compliant designs that maxmise the safety of staff, students, patients and visitors.
Arts & sports
Venues designed for crowds need customised engineering solutions that allow for outstanding design outcomes, superior client comfort, and comprehensive fire safety compliance.
Our work
Hospitals & Laboratories
Our team members have provided fire strategies for major infrastructure projects including Royal Childrens’ Hospital (Melbourne), Perth Children’s Hospital and Logan Hospital (Brisbane).
Rail
As nationally accredited RIW designers, we have worked on both metro and regional rail projects. Our team has delivered client-side support and fire safety strategies for major rail projects in Victoria, NSW, QLD and WA.
Commercial & Residential
Our people have comprehensive experience in commercial & residential precincts includes Constitution Place (ACT), Eureka Tower and Collins Square (Melbourne) and Latitude World Square Tower (Sydney).
Shopping Centres
Our team members work on some of Australia's most signficant retail precincts includes Emporium (Melbourne), Broadway on the Mall (Brisbane), Chatswood Chase (Sydney) and Oasis (Darwin).
Airports
Our team members' previous experience includes Darwin International Airport, Stansted, and Gatwick (UK). We are currently assisting Launceston Airport with master planning for a sprinkler system installation.
Renewables
As renewable energy use increases so too does the need for fire safety awareness. We are currently engaged by Fire Rescue Victoria to review the risks associated with adding an electric fire truck to their fleet.
About us
The Fire Engineer Co. was established in 2023, combining the experience and reputation of Ben Ferguson and Simon Widjaja, two of Australia’s leading fire engineering specialists.
Their mission is to provide clients with a fire engineering experience that delivers compliant, creative & cost-effective outcomes.
As a specialist fire engineering consultancy, The Fire Engineer Co. finds solutions and strategies that enable design projects to reach their objectives.
Our values
Care
Collaborate
Enhance
Excel
Enquire
Our impact in numbers
We take pride in our proven track record of delivering exceptional fire safety consulting services for clients.
Client satisfaction rate
Combined years of experience
Projects completed on time
Total value of projects successfully supported
Some of our clients
Words from our clients
It was great to have a pragmatic fire engineer on the project. A breath of fresh air!
Simon worked closely with all stakeholders to deliver an excellent result which was a great benefit to the overall project.
I would have no hesitation working with Simon on future projects.
Ben Ferguson’s skills and experience in Fire and Life Safety are well-recognised in the construction world. I definitely recommend his services. He will bring value to your prokect.