Ryan Dodd

Founder and Managing Director at Critical Fire

Qualified Fire Safety Consultant.
Former Firefighter. Industry leader.

Ryan founded Critical Fire after more than two decades working across emergency response, training, fire protection and emergency management. He sets the technical direction for our specialist divisions, mentors the team, and makes sure every project aligns with the NCC and the relevant Australian Standards. Ryan is known for turning complex requirements into clear, buildable solutions that perform in the real world.

What Ryan Brings

  • Strategic advice on fire system scope, staging and compliance

  • Practical solutions that keep programs moving and reduce rework

  • Clear documentation, commissioning plans and defensible records

  • Training and change management so sites remain safe and compliant after handover

Areas of Expertise

  • Emergency planning, warden training and evacuation exercises
  • Performance and maintenance of life safety systems to Australian Standards
  • Technical application of AS 1851, AS 1670 series, AS 2118, AS 2419, AS 2293, AS 1530.4 and AS 4072.1
  • Panel upgrades, detection networks, EWIS and OWS, VESDA integration
  • Water-based systems including pumps, sprinklers, hydrants and tanks
  • Passive fire systems, fire and smoke doors, and penetration management

Industry Leadership

Presenter, FPA Australia Fire Australia Conference
Member, FPA Australia WA State Committee

Achievements

2001 – Director Generals Unit Citation Medal
2003 – ACT Emergency Medal

Qualifications and Certifications

  • Graduate Certificate in Building Fire Safety

  • Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

  • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

  • Certificate IV in Human Resources

  • Certificate II in Public Safety (Fire Fighting Operations)

  • Certificate II in Asset Maintenance

  • Certificate II in Business Administration

  • Senior First Aid, Confined Spaces, Breathing Apparatus, Workplace Emergency Response

  • Electrical test and tag competencies: UEENEEE101A, UEESS0098, UEENEEP026A

Recent Focus

  • Guiding builders and facility owners through compliant upgrades and clean commissioning

  • Lifting multi-site maintenance performance with risk-based programs and clear reporting

  • Coaching clients’ emergency control organisations so procedures are simple and followed

How to Work with Ryan

 

Need scope advice, a commissioning plan, or a practical view on compliance?
Get in touch to discuss your project or request a proposal.

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