Broughton Volunteer Fire Department

What Broughton Volunteer Fire Department does

Broughton Volunteer Fire Department is a 100% volunteer, IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit fire and rescue organization operating as Allegheny County Station 270 from its headquarters at 1030 Cochran Mill Road in South Park Township, Pennsylvania, approximately 11 miles south of Pittsburgh. Chartered in April 1926 by a group of 13 founding members, the department provides 24/7 emergency fire suppression, vehicle and structure fire response, outdoor fire response, vehicle rescues, specialized rescues, and emergency medical assistance to South Park Township residents. It maintains a fleet of six response vehicles, including a 2024 Sutphen engine, a 2006 Sutphen aerial/ladder truck, a 2009 Ford F-450 Super Duty rescue squad, a 2001 International Swab specialized rescue vehicle, a 2016 Chevy Tahoe command vehicle, and an all-terrain utility vehicle.

The department operates a self-supporting revenue model built on community fundraising rather than tax allocation. Primary revenue streams include twice-weekly BINGO games on Mondays and Thursdays (with PowerBurst jackpots up to $2,000 and package pricing from $5 to $47), social hall rentals accommodating 500+ guests for weddings and events, annual gun bashes, PayPal-processed donations, and a fee-based Knox Box Rapid Entry System for businesses and residential structures. South Park Township provides in-kind support including fuel, vehicle and building insurance, workers compensation, and $5,000 annually toward personal protective equipment. The department holds Silver Level recognition from the Pennsylvania Office of the State Fire Commissioner with 75% of its approximately 100+ members NFPA-certified, and was designated a Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador by the National Weather Service in 2024.

Complementary services include a fire and life safety education program covering smoke alarms, sprinklers, escape planning, carbon monoxide, and seasonal safety topics delivered to schools, scout troops, and community groups across audience segments including children, older adults, and people with disabilities. The FireVEST scholarship partnership with the Community College of Allegheny County and the Allegheny County Fire Academy offers full tuition in exchange for a five-year volunteer service commitment, forming a structured recruitment pipeline. The department has no parent company, no subsidiaries, no public ticker, and no fundraising history beyond community-level contributions.

Name

Broughton Volunteer Fire Department

Legal name

Broughton Volunteer Fire Department

Website

https://broughtonvfd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Broughton Volunteer Fire Department is a 100% volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit fire and rescue organization serving South Park Township, Allegheny County, PA since 1926, funded primarily through weekly BINGO, hall rentals, gun bashes, donations, and a Knox Box program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire and Rescue Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire & Rescue Services (Fire Suppression, Rescue) (BPAIAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Safety Administration (Fire/EMS, Emergency Management) (BPAIACAL), Fire Watch & Safety Patrol Services (BPAKAAAK)

Keywords

• Emergency fire response
• Volunteer firefighting services
• Rescue and EMS services
• Fire safety education
• Community hall rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Pittsburgh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations: The department is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that relies on community donations to support operations and equipment replacement
2. BINGO Operations: Weekly BINGO games every Monday and Thursday evening, operating as a major fundraising activity. Games include Starburst Early Birds, PowerBurst jackpots up to $2,000, regular games, and specials
3. Hall Rental: Social hall rental for weddings, fundraisers, parties, and other events. Hall accommodates 500+ guests with full kitchen, bar, and stage. Revenue supports department operations
4. Annual Fundraising Events: Gun bashes and other fundraising events throughout the year including the Winter Gun Bash
5. Knox Box Program: Voluntary but highly recommended rapid entry system for businesses and residential structures. Fee-based secure key boxes for emergency access

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Broughton Volunteer Fire Department is a 100% volunteer fire department providing 24/7 emergency fire suppression, vehicle and specialized rescue, and emergency medical response services for South Park Township, Allegheny County, PA. The department also operates community-funded programs including weekly Bingo games, a social hall for event rental, fire and life safety education, and the Knox Box rapid-entry system for businesses.

Product overview

The Broughton Volunteer Fire Department operates as a 100% volunteer, self-supporting fire department serving South Park Township, Allegheny County, PA. The organization provides emergency firefighting and rescue services as its core offering, supplemented by community-focused programs including Bingo gaming operations for fundraising, hall rental services for events up to 500+ guests, fire and life safety education programs, the Knox Box Rapid-Entry System for secure emergency access, and volunteer membership programs with educational benefits. These services are interconnected through the department's mission of community service and self-fundraising.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Firefighting and Rescue Services 24/7 emergency fire suppression and rescue services including structure fires, vehicle fires, outdoor fires, vehicle rescues, specialized rescues, and general emergency calls for service for South Park Township residents and businesses.
• Bingo Gaming Operations Weekly bingo games held every Monday and Thursday evening as a community fundraising activity, featuring 4 Game Starburst Early Birds, 24-game packages, jackpot payouts up to $2,000, and special games. Open to the public.
• Social Hall Rental Event venue rental of the Broughton Fire Hall accommodating 500+ guests, featuring a full kitchen, bar, stage, handicap-accessible restrooms, and parking. Available for weddings, fundraisers, parties, and other community events.
• Fire and Life Safety Education Programs Community fire safety education covering smoke alarms, fire sprinklers, escape planning, extinguishers, cooking safety, carbon monoxide, seasonal topics, and audience-specific programs for children, older adults, people with disabilities, and campuses.
• Knox Box Rapid-Entry System Secure emergency access program providing locked key boxes installed outside South Park Township businesses and residential structures, allowing first responders to enter without breaking doors during alarms and emergencies.
• Volunteer Firefighter Membership Program Volunteer membership program offering firefighter training, junior membership (ages 16-18), and administrative/support memberships with benefits including free training, FireVEST scholarship with CCAC, and gym membership credits.
• FireVEST Scholarship Program Scholarship program providing full tuition for any associate degree or certificate program at CCAC plus highest-level training at the Allegheny County Fire Academy in exchange for a five-year service commitment as a volunteer firefighter.

Quantifiable outcome

• Emergency response capability to South Park Township covering approximately 11 miles south of Pittsburgh
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Knox Box (Knox Company)coreTechnology or IntegrationKnox-Box Rapid Entry System is a secure emergency access program developed for property owners and first responders. Broughton VFD and Library VFC both have corresponding secure keys to enter these boxes. The program allows emergency responders to access secured buildings without breaking doors during alarm investigations and emergencies.
• CCAC (Community College of Allegheny County)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFireVEST Scholarship program provides individuals a full scholarship to any associate degree or certificate program at CCAC as well as the highest level of training at the Allegheny County Fire Academy in exchange for a five-year service commitment as a volunteer firefighter within Allegheny County.
• Allegheny County Fire AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining partnership providing highest level of training to volunteer firefighters in exchange for service commitment through FireVEST scholarship program.
• Library VFC (South Park Township)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoth Broughton VFD and Library VFC in South Park Township have corresponding secure keys to access Knox Boxes, ensuring coordinated emergency response capabilities across township fire departments.
• South Park TownshipcoreOthersTownship provides fuel, vehicle and building insurance, a portion of accidental death benefit insurance policy, workers compensation insurance, and $5,000 annually for Personal Protective Equipment. In 2004, township provided $5,000 for PPE purchases. Strong working relationship supporting volunteer fire department operations.
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)minorOthersContent source for fire safety information and educational materials. NFPA standards are referenced in the Silver Level certification recognition from PA Office of State Fire Commissioner.
• U.S. Fire Administration (USFA)minorOthersFederal content source for fire safety information, educational materials, and downloadable resources on garage fire safety and other topics.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Library Volunteer Fire Company: The sister volunteer fire company covering the same South Park Township (Library section) — they share Knox Box keys and operate as joint first responders with Broughton, making them the most directly comparable peer in scale, funding model, and service mix.
• Monrovia Volunteer Fire Company: All-volunteer combination fire company in Monrovia, Maryland running a similar 100% volunteer model with hall rentals, BINGO-style fundraisers, and Silver-level-style state recognition — directly comparable in funding mix and operational structure.
• Wantagh Fire Department: Long-standing volunteer fire department on Long Island, NY operating with a comparable mix of emergency response, hall rentals, and BINGO/casino-night fundraising for a single township service area.
• Hondo Volunteer Fire Department: 100% volunteer Texas fire department with a small-town fundraising model (BINGO, hall rentals, gun bashes) closely mirroring BVFD's revenue diversification approach for a similarly modest population base.
• Sykesville Freedom District Fire Department: Maryland volunteer fire company offering fire/rescue, hall rental, and community fundraising — directly comparable in volunteer-only structure and self-funded capital replacement cycle.

Regional players

• Poway Fire Department: California combination (career + volunteer reserve) fire authority serving a similarly residential township-scale community; relevant peer for understanding the career-volunteer hybrid model that BVFD may eventually need to adopt.

Others

• Knox Company: Manufacturer of the Knox Box Rapid Entry System that BVFD installs and accesses. Included as a key ecosystem/enabling partner whose product adoption drives BVFD's commercial-side program revenue and emergency access differentiation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bvfd270
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/broughton-volunteer-fire-department

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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