Over the past several fire seasons, there has been increasing emphasis on strategies to achieve fire management objectives using less than full perimeter control, such as more prescribed burning and focused point and area protection. While the strategies and tactics themselves are not new, wider use by Federal agencies, particularly on multi-jurisdiction events and in areas adjacent to private lands, has raised concerns among partners and stakeholders. How effective is the new emphasis? Is it affecting the bottom-line, and if so, for whom? How successful are we regarding land management objectives or safety? How well are we communicating intent with our key partners and the public, and what message is being received?