Client Background
A fast-growing wildland fire services company plays a vital role in fire protection and forest preservation. With increasing demand for services and the need to staff up quickly during peak fire seasons, the company faced significant cash flow challenges. Payroll, equipment and operating expenses often came due long before customers paid their invoices, creating a cash flow gap that threatened the company’s ability to grow and serve communities effectively.
The Challenge
Similar to many businesses in the fire services sector, the company struggled with:
- Seasonal cash flow gaps during peak operations.
- Delayed receivables that slow reinvestment into equipment and staff expansion.
- High upfront expenses tied to staffing, equipment readiness, and logistics.
Traditional bank financing was not a fit due to the company’s irregular receivable cycle and the urgency of funding needs.
The Solution
CapFlow Funding Group™ partnered with the company and provided a $1.2 million factoring facility, providing reliable access to working capital. The facility advanced funds against the company’s outstanding invoices, ensuring they had immediate liquidity to cover payroll, purchase new and maintain existing equipment, and scale operations during peak fire season.
Performance & Results
In just six months, the facility has delivered strong results:
- $3.2 million in invoices factored.
- $2.9 million in working capital advanced.
- Outperformed projections by $125,000+, more than tripling expectations.
These results prove the model works: the client gained liquidity exactly when needed and CapFlow secured healthy, sustainable returns.
Client Testimonial
“Working with CapFlow has been a game-changer for our business. Their factoring solutions have given us the cash flow we need to stay on top of payroll and operating expenses, even during our busiest seasons. The team is always reliable, delivering funds quickly and consistently, which allows us to focus on growing the business instead of worrying about delays. What really sets them apart is their flexibility; they adapt to our needs and provide solutions that work with the unique challenges of our industry. We couldn’t ask for a better partner in financial management.” Owner at Wildland Fire Service Company.
CapFlow Funding Group’s Perspective
“Our partnership with this client reflects how factoring can be tailored to fit unique industries. By turning invoices into immediate working capital, we’ve helped them cover payroll, fuel operations and prepare for their busiest season without financial strain. Factoring gives them the opportunity to focus on what truly matters, saving communities and property.” Andrew Coon, CEO, CapFlow Funding Group™.
“Supporting our clients goes beyond providing capital, we build lasting relationships by understanding the challenges of their industry and tailoring solutions around them. For this wildland fire service company, our focus was on delivering consistent funding at the speed they needed, so they could concentrate on their critical mission without worrying about delayed payments.” Amy Gaccione, Senior Account Manager, CapFlow Funding Group™.
CapFlow Funding Group’s partnership with this wildland fire services company highlights how customized factoring solutions can empower businesses operating in one of the most demanding and essential industries. By bridging cash flow gaps, ensuring timely payroll, and supporting the upfront costs of equipment and logistics, CapFlow enables fire service providers to stay mission-ready during their busiest season .
For companies tasked with protecting communities and preserving natural resources, reliable working capital is more than a financial tool, it’s a lifeline. This case study demonstrates how factoring can deliver the stability and flexibility that wildland fire services companies need to scale their operations, seize new opportunities, and focus on what matters most: safeguarding lives, property, and the environment.
If your wildland fire services organization is facing the challenges of delayed receivables or seasonal cash flow strain, CapFlow Funding Group™ can deliver the tailored funding solutions you need to stay strong and grow. Visit capflowfunding.com to learn more.
