Professional Wildfire Management & Consulting Services

Industry-Leading Expertise in Wildfire Prevention, Investigation, and Litigation

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Comprehensive Wildfire Expertise: From Prevention to Litigation Support

Expertise:

Wildfire investigation and forensics reports
Damage assessment and valuation
Forest management and fire prevention
Ecological restoration
Expert witness testimony

We Serve The Best Service

Prevention

Forest thinning and risk assessment

Investigation

Analysis of fire causes and liability

Damage Control

Rapid response to minimize impacts

Assessment

Evaluation of damages

Restoration

Forest regeneration plans

Expert Testimony

Clear courtroom presentations

Our Impact:

Provide informed, science-based conclusions
Assist in legal proceedings
Contribute to fire prevention
Offer valuable perspectives on fire circumstances

Why Choose Us:

Interdisciplinary team of experts
Cutting-edge methods
Objective, science-based analysis
Clear communication of complex findings

In an era of increasing wildfire threats, our expertise is your strongest asset. Contact us to learn how we can protect your interests and support your community's resilience.

Below is a list of major wildfires with claims, including many that our firm has addressed. 

California

  • August Complex

  • Bridge Fire

  • Butte Fire

  • Camp Fire

  • Dixie Fires

  • Fairview Fire

  • Flat Fire

  • Kincade Fire

  • Little Valley Fire

  • Little Valley Fire

  • McKinney Fire

  • McNally Fire

  • Mill Fire

  • Monument Fire

California, Idaho, Hawaii, Nevada

  • Mustang Complex Fire

  • Toetly Fire

  • Maui Lahaina Fire

  • Mosquito Fire

  • NorCal Fires

  • Old Fire

  • Pautre RX Fire

  • River Complex

  • Sesnon Fire

  • Thomas Fire

  • Zogg Fire

Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona

  • Aspen Fire

  • Bighorn Fire

  • Black Forest Fire

  • Bush Fire

  • Calf Canyon/
    Hermits Peak Fire

  • Cerro Grande Fire

  • High Park Fire

  • Marshall Fire

  • Missionary Ridge Fire

  • Rodeo-Chediski Fire

  • Telegraph Fire

  • Waldo Canyon Fire

  • West Fork Complex Fire

  • Woodbury Fire

  • Yarnel Hill Fires

Oregon, Wyoming, Washington, Montanta

  • Alice Creek Fire

  • American Fork Fire

  • Ash Creek Fire

  • B&B Complex Fires

  • Chetco Bar Fire

  • Florence/Sour Biscuit Fire

  • Lolo Peak Fire

  • Oil Creek Fire

  • Paisley Fire

  • Palmer Fire

  • Roosevelt Fire

  • Swauk Creek Fire

  • Thirtymile Fire

Current Wildfire Activity Map

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Our Team

Frank Carroll
Managing Partner

During Frank’s 31-year career with the U.S. Forest Service, he served as a hotshot squad boss, assistant fire management officer, strategic planner, public affairs officer, and command staff officer on national fire teams. 

MEET FRANK
Van Elsbernd
Partner

Van completed a 35-year career with the U.S. Forest Service as a forester, a rangeland management specialist, district ranger, forest resource staff officer, and natural resources staff officer at the U.S. Forest Service Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

MEET VAN

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Client Review

Thank you for your help and professionalism. Your experience and reports were exactly what we needed to prove our losses.

 

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