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DFES WA– Matterport Virtual Tour for Bushfire Centre

A 3D virtual tour of the Bushfire Centre of Excellence, allowing remote exploration of key training and education spaces using Matterport. The interactive experience supports stakeholder engagement, orientation, and bushfire preparedness training, and includes additional coverage of Training Room 3 and updated external features.

The Client

The Client

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) is Western Australia’s lead agency for emergency management, providing critical response to bushfires, floods, and other hazards. DFES also focuses on community safety through education, training, and preparedness programs delivered across the state.

 

The Challenge

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES, WA) asked 3D Walkabout to create a high-quality 3D virtual tour of the Bushfire Centre of Excellence to improve how they present the facility online. The main goal was to give stakeholders a clear and immersive way to explore the centre remotely, with a focus on areas that support bushfire education and training.

One of the key challenges was filming active spaces while they were still being used, which meant we had to plan carefully and work around live sessions. The virtual tour needed to feel natural and complete, which included capturing key rooms like Training Room 3. This part of the facility wasn’t ready to be scanned at the start, so a follow-up visit had to be organised. Another challenge involved keeping the visual content up to date, including newly installed garden features and changes to signage. Making sure all these elements were captured correctly meant working closely with DFES to time everything right and to make sure the final tour would be useful for training, inductions, and promoting the centre’s work to the wider community.

Our Solution

To help DFES present the Bushfire Centre of Excellence online, 3D Walkabout used Matterport scanning to build a clear, interactive 3D virtual tour. The scan covered important areas used for training and education, giving users an easy way to explore the space from anywhere.

We worked closely with DFES to plan the shoot around the centre’s busy schedule, avoiding disruptions during training. Since Training Room 3 wasn’t available at first, we arranged a second visit to finish the tour properly. We also made sure to include new garden features and updated signage so the final tour matched the current  layout. The completed virtual tour gave DFES a flexible digital tool for training, inductions, and public engagement, helping them share their work with a wider audience.

Used Matterport technology to create a high-quality, interactive virtual tour that allows users to move through the facility as if they were there in person

Delivered a versatile digital asset that DFES could use for online engagement, training, inductions, and community education

Scanned key areas of the centre, including training zones, public spaces, and educational areas that support bushfire awareness and preparedness

Updated visuals to include new garden features and signage so the final result matched the current layout and design of the facility

Worked around live training schedules by planning the shoot carefully and coordinating closely with DFES to avoid disrupting ongoing activities

Scheduled a second visit to film Training Room 3 and complete the tour, making sure no essential areas were missed

Project Team

Tim Brickle

FOUNDER & CEO - ‘THE BOSS’
FACT FILE: Tim is the Founder & CEO of 3D Walkabout and a graduate of the University of Manchester. He has over 25 years in the tech and media industry and has founded, funded, and successfully exited several technology businesses. In 2017, he launched 3D Walkabout with a vision to help small and medium-sized businesses harness the power of VR to transform customer engagement. Today, the company delivers cutting-edge solutions to clients across Australia, with 20+ team members based in almost every state. Tim is based in Margaret River, WA, where he lives, works & plays. When he’s not in front of a computer he’s chasing big waves on his foil & wing!
EXPERTISE 9/10
CREATIVITY 8/10
TECH SKILLS 8/10
ARTISTIC FLAIR 8/10
LEADERSHIP 10/10

SABBIR MAHMUDUL

3D RENDER TEAM LEAD - 'THE RENDER ENGINE'
FACT FILE: Sabbir is the Head of 3D Rendering at 3D Walkabout, leading a skilled team of 15 artists delivering high-quality, photorealistic visuals. A talented 3D artist himself, he has extensive experience in 3ds Max and D5 Render Engine, creating striking renders and cinematic animations. With a deep understanding of lighting, composition, and visual storytelling, Sabbir combines creative direction with technical expertise to ensure every project meets the highest standards. Passionate about innovation, he continues to refine workflows, adopt new tools, and mentor his team to produce exceptional results.
EXPERTISE 8/10
CREATIVITY 8/10
TECH SKILLS 7/10
ARTISTIC FLAIR 8/10
LEADERSHIP 9/10

JOHN BAILEY

3D SCANNING OPERATOR (NSW) - ‘J-SCAN’
FACT FILE: John is a 3D Scanning Operator at 3D Walkabout, based in Sydney, with a decade of experience in 3D design, virtual reality production, and immersive environment creation. With a background as a 3D artist and researcher, John brings deep expertise in real-time 3D production, photogrammetry, and environment design using tools such as Unreal Engine, Unity, Autodesk Maya, Substance Painter, and Reality Capture. Before joining 3D Walkabout, John worked extensively in VR/XR development and teaching at UNSW. He holds a PhD in Virtual Reality Design from the University of New South Wales.
EXPERTISE 8/10
CREATIVITY 9/10
TECH SKILLS 7/10
ARTISTIC FLAIR 8/10
LEADERSHIP 7/10

Client Testimonial

Chelsea, DFES – Bushfire Centre of ExcellenceChelsea, DFES – Bushfire Centre of ExcellenceChelsea, DFES - Bushfire Centre of Excellence


3D Walkabout helped us create an immersive virtual tour of the Bushfire Centre of Excellence. It’s a powerful tool for training, orientation, and stakeholder engagement. The team worked flexibly around an active site and delivered a great result

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