As Fire Management professionals, the Anchor Point team understands the challenges facing our clients related to fire management in the wildland urban interface, wildfire hazard assessments, training, fire command operations, and prescribed burns. We provide our consulting services throughout the United States, addressing the complexities facing fire mitigation, compliance, life safety, and wildland urban interface fire protection. Our staff of seasoned professionals bring with them hands-on , no-nonsense experience - providing practical responses to real situations.

Our area of expertise is Fire Management involving Wildfire Hazard Assessment, Training and Prescribed Burn Services.

Anchor Point combines the talents of proven fire veterans who have personal experience in fire mitigation, protection and response in our towns, cities, and National Forests. From Incident Command Posts to providing infrared thermal technique to highlight, define, and expose potential wildfire hazards. Anchor Point is committed to the highest level of fire management services.

Anchor Point s credentials are unique. Our staff is a team of Nationally Certified Firefighters and offers the following strategic services:

Resource Management Planning

Wildland Fire Services/Training

Incident Management Training

Prescribed Fire Implementation

Fire Hazard and Risk Assessment

GIS, Thermal Imaging, and Computer Modeling

Anchor Point has worked with many Federal, State and local Agencies as well as larger ranch management companies and private home owners. From the USGS to the New Mexico Vermejo Ranch, Anchor Point provides wildfire hazard assessments, detailing and mapping risks and mitigations, and prescribed burn plans to lower fuel loads and improve environmental habitat. Anchor Point maintains current knowledge and practical application of State and Federal regulations related to fire management, safety, and health.

Anchor Point seeks to provide our expertise in Fire Management Services to deliver new, state of the art, management systems and techniques that are far above current levels of monitoring and prediction capability, to help prevent the catastrophic consequences caused by uncontrolled fire.

Project / Client List

Project: Vermejo Park Ranch - Prescribed Burn 2002

Client: Turner Foundation, Vermejo Park Ranch

Anchor Point Group LLC conducted two prescribed fires while incorporating a comprehensive training opportunity that helped to foster a safer working environment. The objectives of the burns were to improve Elk habitat and range improvement in Ponderosa pine mixed woodland and to provide fire training for ranch personnel. The forest burn (350 acres) helped reduce fuel accumulations and a grass burn (150 acres) reduced thatch and stimulated increased forb production.

The project was completed safely and on budget.

Project: Upper San Pedro Watershed - Hazard Assessment and Mitigation Plan - 2002-2003

Client: Safford/Tucson Fire Management Zone

USDI, Bureau of Land Management, Tucson Field Office

Anchor Point Group LLC prepared a fuel and fire management plan for the Upper San Pedro Watershed. The purpose of the project is to identify the fire hazards that exist in the Upper San Pedro watershed, and to identify and prioritize mitigation measures to reduce the probability or severity of a wildfire where these hazards exist. This requires doing community level assessments of 7 communities surrounding the San Pedro Riparian corridor. In addition, 500 individual home surveys are being completed to assess the amount of defensible space that should be implemented by homeowners. The entire project area is being analyzed using GIS and proprietary hazard risk methodology. Mitigation will be accomplished using: a) mechanical methods such as thinning, mowing and raking b) political means, such as modifying building codes to require minimum road widths and turnarounds, water sources and c) public education and participation.

The project was completed on schedule and within budget.

Project: Comprehensive Wildfire Hazard Assessment and Mitigation Strategies for Riley County, Kansas - 2003

Client: Kansas State University

Anchor Point Group LLC prepared a fuel and fire management plan for Riley County, Kansas. This project includes the identification, assessment and inventory of fuel models. Data collected will assist land and fire managers in making valid, timely decisions for planned and unplanned ignitions. Additionally, an assessment of local Fire District s capabilities and neighborhood vulnerability is being conducted. A Comprehensive GIS data set, including strategic and tactical fire control features, fuel hazard and types, and evacuation routes are being compiled. This requires conducting community level assessments and comprehensive fuel and fire behavior modeling. Review of existing studies and documents, aerial interpretation for fuel type mapping, and a review of land management goals.

The project was completed on schedule and within budget.

Project: Planting Project Environmental Assessment (EA) 2003-2004

Client: Black Hills National Forest

Anchor Point will provide fire and fuel management consulting services on the Planting Project Environmental Assessment.

Ensure that the analysis addresses condition classes, fire regimes, and fuel models within the project area.

Anchor Point will complete a Specialist s Report for the project record containing all information required for full disclosure in the Environmental Assessment and provide a detailed Affected Environment and Environmental Consequences report.

Anchor Point will provide references to support conclusions made in the Specialist s Report, citing the references as appropriate, providing a bibliography of all references used, and providing a copy of all references cited for inclusion in the project record.

Anchor Point will Work closely with the silviculturalist, botanist, and wildlife biologist to ensure that the fire/fuels report flows with other project reports.

This project is ongoing and is scheduled for completion in 2004.

899-1 Environmental Planning Services & Documentation

Areas of Expertise:

Economic, Technical and/or Risk Analysis Anchor Point has performed to provide mountain residents, State and Federal Agencies specifically tailored technical assessments to identify and calculate fire hazards and risks.

Environmental Program Management Anchor Point staff has managed wildland areas developing recommended plans for fuel reduction measures to mitigate risks, optimize recreational values, and augment wildlife habitat.

899-2 Environmental Compliance Services

Areas of Expertise:

Compliance Audits, Compliance Management Planning Anchor Point works with many State and Federal Agencies assessing regulator compliance to NFPA code and emergency response plans for redzone and with Fire Protection Districts.

Developing Plans to Meet Regulations If Compliance Audits/Reviews indicate out of tolerance conditions, Anchor Point has development mitigation plans to enable regulatory compliance.

899-3 Environmental Occupational Training Services

S-130/190 Basic Fire Fighting & Wildfire Behavior

This is an entry-level course to assist in the understanding of fire behavior, safety, and effective control of wildland fires. Valuable experience is gained in the field exercise. No prerequisites required, however, this course is required to receive your red card. 4 days

S-131 Advanced Firefighter Training

This new course is designed for the Advanced Firefighter and Squad Boss to include tactics and safety. It is an interactive course, facilitated by group exercises. 1 day.

S-200 Initial Attack Incident Commander

This course is designed to provide the individual in charge of small initial attack fires; the graining needed to size-up, deploy forces, suppression, mo-up, communications and administrative duties. A day has been added for simulator training. 3 days.