Our Story
Founded in 2014, AP Triton emerged to fill a critical gap in consulting services and support within the Fire Service. Built on decades of hands-on experience in fire departments of all sizes, our team has a deep understanding of the challenges faced by public safety organizations.
Today, AP Triton stands as an industry leader, uniquely positioned to provide innovative, sustainable solutions for a wide range of clients, including cities, counties, special districts, public agencies, and industrial, commercial, and private sector providers. Our expertise and forward-thinking approach enable us to address complex challenges with practical, long-term strategies tailored to meet the evolving needs of the communities we serve.
Driving Results for Communities Nationwide
Since its founding in 2014, AP Triton has helped agencies across the nation secure over $1.6 billion in additional revenue—and that number continues to grow. These funds have been reinvested into communities, enhancing public safety through improved services, reduced response times, and strengthened safety measures. AP Triton is proud to play a pivotal role in empowering agencies to better serve their residents and achieve lasting positive impacts.
Industry-Leading Expertise Across Hundreds of Projects Nationwide
AP Triton has successfully completed hundreds of projects across the United States, delivering expert consulting in EMS optimization, feasibility studies, financial cost recovery, consolidations, fire station location and engineering studies, master plans, community risk assessments, standards of cover, emergency operations center emergency operations plans, continuity of operations plans, and strategic plans. Every project is customized to meet the unique needs of our clients, ensuring customized and effective solutions.
Our team has extensive experience designing, implementing, and managing programs that evaluate and optimize fire protection and EMS delivery systems. We also possess in-depth expertise in state and federal cost recovery programs, including Ground Emergency Medical Transport (GEMT), Quality Assurance Fee (QAF), Section 1705, and Inter-Governmental Transfer (IGT) programs.
AP Triton is proud to provide leadership and guidance to key organizations, including the California Fire Chiefs Association (CalChiefs), California Metro Chiefs Association, Fire Districts of California, League of Cities, and California State Firefighters’ Association. We continue to play an active role in addressing legal and legislative challenges, particularly those impacting EMS-related programs and fire service provision in California.
Our Services
AP Triton brings a wealth of experience in the development and implementation of service fees, ambulance and EMS billing systems, data collection, quality improvement initiatives, compliance programs, and fostering effective public-private partnerships.
We have broadened our focus to deliver high-quality, specialized consulting services across a variety of critical areas. These include Law Enforcement, Legislative Advocacy, Administrative Services, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Operations and Planning, Community Risk Reduction, Cost Reporting, and Fire Prevention/Fire & Life Safety. Our expertise ensures tailored solutions that empower agencies to operate more effectively and better serve their communities.
Our Owners and Founding Partners
AP Triton’s founding partners, Kurt Henke and Scott Clough, bring over 70 years of combined experience in the fire service. Beginning their careers as firefighters, they rose through the ranks to become Fire Chief and Assistant Chief in one of California’s largest fire departments. Their extensive experience includes leading groundbreaking programs that introduced innovative changes to fire service business practices at the local, state, and national levels.
As owners of AP Triton, Kurt and Scott provide strategic oversight to AP Triton, ensuring the firm upholds the highest standards in work products and service delivery. Their leadership is built on decades of industry expertise and a steadfast commitment to fostering strong relationships and delivering practical solutions tailored to the evolving needs of public safety organizations.