EndFire Engineering Pty Ltd

A Career Built on Experience
Eighteen years at Endfire Engineering and somehow Mat Farmer agreed to sit still long enough for a photo.

Mat joined Endfire in 2008 as a Fire Technician on the Townsville Men’s and Women’s Prisons project. Since then, he has built his career from the ground up, gaining extensive experience across a wide range of projects, technical operations, leadership and strategic growth before stepping into the role of Director.

Today, what makes Mat’s leadership unique is that he understands the industry from every angle. He has spent time on the tools, managed projects, led teams and worked closely alongside clients, builders and contractors across some of Australia’s most complex construction and infrastructure projects within the fire protection industry.

Mat’s journey reflects the value of hard work, continuous learning and staying grounded. Throughout his career, he has remained committed to professional development, undertaking ongoing training and education while continually expanding his technical expertise and understanding of industry best practice.

Even as Endfire has grown, Mat has stayed closely connected to the team. He makes time to visit site, check in with crews and understand the real challenges our project teams are working through.

His focus has always been on building a strong team, supporting good people and creating lasting relationships with clients and industry partners. Together, that combination of experience, industry knowledge and trusted partnerships has helped shape Endfire into the business it is today.

Healthcare Infrastructure has formed a significant part of Endfire Engineering’s project portfolio for many years.

Across Australia and New Zealand, Endfire has delivered nearly 50 healthcare projects, including fire protection and detection systems for major hospital expansions, acute services buildings, mental health facilities, specialist clinical environments, aged care developments, community health centres and aeromedical infrastructure.

Our experience includes landmark projects such as the Christchurch Hospital Acute Services Building, QEII Hospital Expansion Project, Cairns Hospital Expansion Project, Townsville University Hospital, Darwin Mental Health Facility and Brisbane Aeromedical Base, alongside an extensive portfolio of regional and remote healthcare works in locations including Thursday Island, Weipa, Yarrabah, Cooktown, Normanton, Richmond and Tully.

Endfire’s healthcare experience has been built alongside some of the construction industry’s most prominent builders and contractors, across projects that require careful coordination with clinical environments, existing hospital infrastructure, staged construction programs and specialist building services.

From design and construct delivery through to installation, commissioning and handover, this breadth of experience reflects Endfire’s capability to deliver complete fire protection and detection solutions across the healthcare sector, from major metropolitan hospitals through to regional and remote health facilities.

As Endfire continues to grow across Australia, we are currently seeking experienced professionals to join our team across several key positions.

Current opportunities include:

• National Commercial Manager – Brisbane
• Project Managers – Brisbane
• Project Engineers – Adelaide, Darwin
• Design Managers – Brisbane, Sydney
• Fire Systems Designers / Senior Fire Systems Designers – Brisbane, Sydney, Darwin, Townsville

Our teams work across major defence, infrastructure, industrial and commercial projects throughout Australia and New Zealand, delivering specialised fire protection solutions from design through to project delivery.

To view current vacancies and apply, visit:
https://endfireengineering.com.au/careers-list/

🏫Project Award | Mount Isa Civic Centre Essential Services Compliance Upgrade

EndFire Engineering Pty Ltd is pleased to announce the award of the Mount Isa Civic Centre Essential Services Fire Service Upgrade (Supply and Construction) Project on behalf of Mount Isa City Council.

Located in Queensland’s Northwest, Mount Isa sits approximately 1,800 kilometres north of Brisbane and 900 kilometres inland from Townsville, the closest major city. As the administrative, commercial and industrial centre of the region, Mount Isa plays a critical role in supporting surrounding communities, including Camooweal and areas extending toward the Northern Territory border.

The Mount Isa Civic Centre is one of the region’s most important public assets. It serves as the premier performing arts and indoor events venue, with capacity for more than 1,000 people, and is also identified as one of the local disaster evacuation centres.

Our scope of works includes:
▪️Modifications to the existing Fire Indicator Panel (FIP)
▪️Upgrades and expansion of fire detection, control and indicating equipment
▪️New power supplies for critical life safety systems
▪️Installation of a new Emergency Warning and Intercommunication System (EWIS) with public address functionality
▪️Emergency warning speakers, horns and visual warning devices throughout the facility
▪️Integration with security systems for automatic door release
▪️Interfaces with public address and stage sound systems for emergency override capability
▪️Gas system shutdown interfaces
▪️Smoke exhaust and air-conditioning shutdown controls
▪️Associated cabling, infrastructure, commissioning and compliance works

As one of the region's key public facilities, the Mount Isa Civic Centre serves a diverse purpose for the local community, from performances and events through to emergency response and disaster support when required.

We're excited to be involved in upgrading the building's fire and emergency systems and look forward to working with Mount Isa City Council to deliver a successful outcome for this important community asset.

🚒 Supporting those who protect our communities.

We’re proud to have donated a 30,000-litre water tank to the Elizabeth Valley Volunteer Bushfire Brigade, helping strengthen water storage capacity ahead of the fire season.

Volunteer brigades play a critical role in protecting lives, property and communities across the Northern Territory. We are grateful for the dedication of the volunteers who give their time to keep others safe.

As a business with strong ties to the NT, we know the vital role volunteer emergency services play, particularly in regional areas. We’re proud to support the people who step up when their communities need them most. 👨‍🚒🔥

Bushfire season is a timely reminder to review your plans and be prepared. For practical information on creating a Bushfire Survival Plan and preparing your property, visit:
https://www.nema.gov.au/our-work/resilience/national-resilience-action-library/prepare-bushfire-plan

A huge thank you to EndFire Engineering Pty Ltd for their generous donation of a 30,000-litre water tank to the Elizabeth Valley Volunteer Bushfire Brigade.

This incredible contribution has significantly increased our water storage capacity ahead of the fire season, helping ensure we have the resources needed to support firefighting operations and protect our community when it matters most.

Support from local businesses like Endfire Engineering plays a vital role in strengthening volunteer emergency services and enhancing our ability to respond to bushfires across the region.

On behalf of all our members, thank you to the team at Endfire Engineering for your support and commitment to community safety. Your generosity will make a lasting difference for years to come.

Last week we attended the FPA Australia conference, trade show and awards evening in Melbourne. 🔥

The week was filled with insightful conversations, valuable industry learnings, networking opportunities and meaningful catch-ups with clients, contractors, suppliers and peers from across the country. It was also fantastic to see the new technologies, innovations and developments continuing to shape the future of the fire protection industry.

The conference and tradeshow provided a great opportunity to hear about the challenges, advancements and emerging trends across the sector, while also showcasing the level of collaboration and innovation continuing to drive the industry forward.

At the awards night, Endfire Engineering Pty Ltd was proud to be finalists for both Fire Protection Company of the Year and Project of the Year. While we didn’t take home a win this year, the team left incredibly proud of what has been achieved and grateful to be recognised alongside so many respected organisations in the industry.

Congratulations to all winners and finalists. It was great to spend the week alongside so many people contributing to and continuing to advance the fire protection industry across Australia. 🧯 👏

🏆 EndFire Engineering Pty Ltd is proud to be nominated as a finalist in two categories at the prestigious 2026 FPA Australia Industry Awards, Fire Protection Project of the Year and the Harry Marryatt Fire Protection Company of the Year.

This recognition is not the result of a single project. It reflects a consistent standard of delivery applied across our portfolio, and a disciplined approach our team brings to every project, particularly in high-consequence environments where system performance is critical, and there is no margin for error.

Much of what we design and deliver is intentionally unobtrusive. Fire pump rooms, suppression systems, detection networks and supporting infrastructure are seamlessly integrated into complex facilities to operate without failure when required. These systems are not built for visibility. They are built for certainty, resilience and long-term performance.

Projects such as AIR7000 at RAAF Base Tindal, which has been nominated for the Fire Protection Project of the Year, demonstrate this capability in practice. The project delivery involved large-scale aviation infrastructure, highly complex fire protection systems and stringent Defence requirements within operating environments where precision is essential and concessions are not an option. Success depends on rigorous engineering, coordinated ex*****on across stakeholders and an uncompromising attention to detail from design through construction and commissioning.

After more than 26 years in the industry, our presence across the Australian and international fire protection landscape continues to grow, and it is encouraging to see that reflected through this recognition. We are proud of our team and the standard of work delivered across the business, and we look forward to the awards night. Congratulations to all finalists and best of luck to everyone on the night. 👏🔥

🛡️ AIR7000 – RAAF Base Tindal, Northern Territory

EndFire Engineering Pty Ltd has successfully delivered the complete fire protection and detection package for the Triton Maintenance Hangar facilities at RAAF Base Tindal, in collaboration with our client Sitzler, as part of the AIR7000 Phase 1B program.

This project forms part of a significant investment in Australia’s northern defence capability, supporting the MQ-4C Triton remotely piloted aircraft system and associated mission-critical aviation infrastructure.

Aircraft hangar environments present highly specialised fire protection challenges, requiring systems capable of responding to aviation fuel hazards, high-value assets, electrical infrastructure, and lithium-ion risks with absolute reliability and precision.

Endfire’s scope involved the design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of a fully integrated fire protection and detection solution, incorporating:
🔸 Diesel-driven multi-pump fire water systems delivering up to 29,000 litres per minute, with duty and standby configuration for full operational redundancy
🔸Fire water storage tanks, civil infrastructure, and large-bore pipework networks supporting site-wide fire water distribution
🔸Low expansion pop-up SFFF foam suppression systems with FireDos GmbHs proportioning units calibrated to a precise 3 percent concentrate ratio for aviation fuel fire scenarios
🔸ESFR and high-hazard sprinkler systems providing high-performance coverage across hangar environments
🔸Advanced detection systems including hydrocarbon, flame, and lithium-ion detection technologies for early hazard identification
🔸Fully integrated fire indicator panels, Building Management System interfaces, and base-wide monitoring systems enabling real-time operational visibility

All systems were delivered within a live Defence construction environment, requiring complex multi-trade coordination, strict compliance, and disciplined ex*****on across all stages of works.

In response to revised operational requirements, the project was accelerated to achieve completion ahead of program, with installation, testing and commissioning delivered under significant schedule pressure while maintaining quality and safety outcomes.

All fire protection systems passed testing and commissioning on first attempt, confirming the integrity of design, coordination and installation.
The completed systems now provide a fully integrated, high-reliability solution supporting the safe and continuous operation of a nationally significant Defence asset.

This project represents another successful delivery by Endfire, demonstrating our capability to execute complex, integrated fire protection and detection systems within Defence environments.

EndFire Engineering Pty Ltd continues to expand its presence across nationally significant infrastructure projects, delivering fire protection and detection systems in environments where complexity is the baseline, not the exception.

On the NSW Government's Western Harbour Tunnel project, current works include the installation of deluge pipework, manifolds and deluge valves & cross-passage connections between tunnel sections. These systems form part of the tunnel’s permanent life safety infrastructure and are being delivered alongside ongoing underground construction activities.

Underground tunnel projects demand absolute clarity in sequencing, disciplined coordination across multiple interfaces, and the ability to adapt to restricted access and constantly evolving site conditions. In underground infrastructure, there is no margin for error, with system performance critical to life safety and operational resilience.

It is within these challenging conditions that Endfire operates best, and where our difference continues to be defined.