McHenry Township Fire Protection District

What McHenry Township Fire Protection District does

McHenry Township Fire Protection District (MTFPD) is an Illinois government taxing body established in 1939 that provides all-hazards emergency services to approximately 55,000 year-round residents across 56 square miles in McHenry County, roughly 56 miles northwest of Chicago. The district's service territory encompasses nine municipalities and unincorporated areas, including McHenry, Johnsburg, Lakemoor, Ringwood, Holiday Hills, McCullom Lake, Wonder Lake, portions of Bull Valley, portions of Island Lake, and unincorporated McHenry County. MTFPD operates five strategically located fire stations staffed 24/7 by a combination of full-time and part-time firefighters, lieutenants, battalion chiefs, paramedics, and EMTs, and employs over 80 certified paramedics.

The district delivers a unified portfolio of life-safety services: fire suppression and investigation, Emergency Medical Services including Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulance transport, and specialized technical rescue operations spanning auto extrication, hazardous materials mitigation, high angle rescue, trench rescue, and water/ice rescue with a dive team. Supporting services include a Fire Prevention Bureau conducting inspections, building plan review, and fire investigations; a Public Education program offering school curricula, senior fall prevention, smoke alarm installation, and car seat safety checks; an authorized American Heart Association Training Center providing CPR and BLS certification courses to the public and healthcare professionals; a Cadet Program for youth ages 15-18; and a Peer Support Program addressing first-responder mental health and wellness.

MTFPD's revenue model rests on two streams: (1) recurring property tax revenue from residents within the statutory taxing district, and (2) transaction-based ambulance transport billing outsourced to EMS|MC at $2,500 per ALS/BLS transport plus $25.00 per mile. In 2024 the district handled 7,771 emergency calls; in 2025 the total rose to 8,137 calls (+4.7% year-over-year), with 3,956 calls handled through June 2026. Mutual aid relationships with at least nine surrounding fire departments (including Cary, Crystal Lake, Fox Lake, Nunda, Round Lake, Spring Grove, Wauconda, Wonder Lake, and Woodstock) provide inter-agency operational redundancy. Governance is provided by a five-member Board of Trustees, a three-member Board of Fire Commissioners, and a five-member Pension Board; no private equity or venture capital ownership exists.

Name

McHenry Township Fire Protection District

Legal name

McHenry Township Fire Protection District

Website

https://mtfpd.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection and Emergency Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Safety Administration (Fire/EMS, Emergency Management) (BPAIACAL), Fire Prevention, Inspection & Code Enforcement (Life Safety) (BPAIAGAL)

Keywords

• Fire protection services
• Emergency medical services
• Technical rescue operations
• Fire safety inspections
• CPR training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Mchenry

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: As a fire protection district taxing body formed in 1939, MTFPD receives funding through property taxes from residents within its coverage area.
2. Ambulance Transport Billing: The district charges for emergency ambulance transport services. Fee schedule: Advanced Life Support (ALS) $2,500, Basic Life Support (BLS) $2,500, Mileage $25.00/mile. Billing outsourced to EMS|MC.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

McHenry Township Fire Protection District provides 24/7 all-hazards emergency response across approximately 56 square miles in McHenry County, Illinois, serving roughly 55,000 residents through five fire stations. Core offerings include structural fire suppression, Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support emergency medical services with ambulance transport, specialized technical rescue (water/ice, hazardous materials, high angle, trench, auto extrication), fire prevention inspections and investigations, and community public education including American Heart Association authorized CPR/BLS certification training.

Product overview

McHenry Township Fire Protection District operates as a government emergency services agency providing a unified portfolio of life-safety services through five strategically located fire stations. The core offerings include fire suppression and emergency medical services (ALS/BLS ambulance transport), supported by specialized rescue capabilities (water rescue, hazmat, trench rescue, auto extrication), fire prevention inspections, and public education programs. The district also offers community services including CPR training certification through an American Heart Association authorized training center, a youth Cadet Program for ages 15-18, and a Peer Support wellness program for first responders. Administrative services include ambulance billing operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Suppression Services Professional firefighting and structural fire suppression operations including structural fire response, fire investigation, and fire cause determination across the district's 56 square mile coverage area using engines, an aerial ladder tower, and supporting apparatus from five stations.
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) 24/7 emergency medical response and ambulance transport services including Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) capabilities staffed by 80+ certified paramedics and EMTs operating from five fire stations and transporting to regional hospitals.
• Fire Prevention Bureau Fire and life safety inspections, building plan review, fire alarm and sprinkler acceptance testing, fire investigations, community risk reduction programs, and public education initiatives for commercial and residential properties within the district.
• Public Education Programs Fire and life safety education delivered to schools, seniors, families, and community groups including NFPA 1st Grade Learn Not To Burn, Grade 4 Fire Safety, senior fall prevention, smoke alarm installation, and car seat safety checks.
• Specialized Rescue Services Technical rescue capabilities including water and ice rescue with dive team and boat, high angle rescue, trench rescue, hazardous materials response, and auto extrication performed by trained and certified district personnel.
• CPR and First Aid Training American Heart Association authorized training center offering Heartsaver CPR/AED courses for the general public ($56, includes online class, instructor pay, and 2-year certification) and BLS for Healthcare Providers courses ($61, for medical personnel including MD, RN, PT, RT, CNA, pre-hospital employees, techs, and healthcare students).
• Cadet Program Firefighter development program for youth ages 15-18 providing hands-on training in hose deployment, ladder operations, SCBA usage, ventilation equipment, and basic EMS skills under certified firefighter supervision.
• Peer Support Program Mental health and wellness support program for first responders promoting awareness, resiliency, and wellness through education, stigma reduction, and access to professional resources.
• Ambulance Billing Services Emergency ambulance transport billing services administered by the district and outsourced to EMS|MC (P.O. Box 457, Wheeling, IL 60090-8469), with a fee schedule of $2,500 per ALS or BLS transport plus $25.00 per mile effective July 1, 2024.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7,771 emergency calls handled in 2024 across fire, EMS, and specialized rescue services
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Cary Fire DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 July 2026Mutual aid response during structure fire at 5000 Block of Pyndale Drive. MTFPD received assistance from Cary FD at the scene or at fire stations during the incident.
• Crystal Lake Fire DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 July 2026Mutual aid response during structure fire at 5000 Block of Pyndale Drive. MTFPD received assistance from Crystal Lake FD at the scene or at fire stations during the incident.
• Fox Lake Fire DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 July 2026Mutual aid response during structure fire at 5000 Block of Pyndale Drive. MTFPD received assistance from Fox Lake FD at the scene or at fire stations during the incident.
• Nunda Fire DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 July 2026Mutual aid response during structure fire at 5000 Block of Pyndale Drive. MTFPD received assistance from Nunda FD at the scene or at fire stations during the incident.
• Spring Grove Fire DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 July 2026Mutual aid response during structure fire at 5000 Block of Pyndale Drive. MTFPD received assistance from Spring Grove FD at the scene or at fire stations during the incident.
• Wauconda Fire DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 July 2026Mutual aid response during structure fire at 5000 Block of Pyndale Drive. MTFPD received assistance from Wauconda FD at the scene or at fire stations during the incident.
• Wonder Lake Fire DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 July 2026Mutual aid response during structure fire at 5000 Block of Pyndale Drive. MTFPD received assistance from Wonder Lake FD at the scene or at fire stations during the incident.
• Woodstock Fire DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 July 2026Mutual aid response during structure fire at 5000 Block of Pyndale Drive. MTFPD received assistance from Woodstock FD at the scene or at fire stations during the incident.
• Round Lake Fire DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2026Mutual aid response during structure fire at 1800 Block of Cashel Lane. MTFPD received assistance from Round Lake FD on scene or by providing station coverage.
• EMS|MCminorOthersAuthorized ambulance billing company outsourced by the district. Located at P.O. Box 457, Wheeling, IL 60090-8469. Handles all ambulance billing for emergency transport services.
• Northwestern Medicine McHenry HospitalcoreOthersPrimary transport hospital located at 4201 Medical Centre Drive, (815) 344-5000. MTFPD transports patients requiring advanced care to this facility.
• Northwestern Medicine Woodstock HospitalcoreOthersTransport hospital located at 3701 Doty Road, Woodstock, IL 60098, (815) 338-2500. MTFPD transports patients requiring advanced care to this facility.
• Advocate Good Shepherd HospitalcoreOthersTransport hospital located at 450 IL Route 22, Barrington, IL 60010, (847) 381-0123. MTFPD transports patients requiring advanced care to this facility.
• Mercyhealth HospitalcoreOthersTransport hospital located at 875 S Route 31, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, (779) 220-5500. MTFPD transports patients requiring advanced care to this facility.
• Northwestern Medicine Huntley HospitalcoreOthersTransport hospital for OB and pediatric emergencies located at 10400 Haligus Rd, Huntley, IL 60142, (224) 654-0000. MTFPD transports patients requiring specialized pediatric and obstetric care to this facility.
• Salvation Army CanteenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided assistance during major structure fire at 5000 Block of Pyndale Drive, supporting fire crews with refreshments and canteen services.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Woodstock Fire/Rescue District: McHenry County fire protection district providing fire, EMS, and rescue services; active mutual aid partner with MTFPD and recipient of patient transports from MTFPD ambulance runs.
• Cary Fire Protection District: McHenry County fire protection district; documented mutual aid partner with MTFPD providing engine coverage during major structure fires.
• Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department: Adjacent McHenry County municipal fire department providing fire and EMS services; MTFPD has documented mutual aid agreements with this agency for structure fires and station coverage.
• Spring Grove Fire Protection District: McHenry County fire protection district; mutual aid partner with MTFPD for major incidents including structure fire response and station coverage.
• Wauconda Fire Protection District: Lake County fire protection district providing fire, EMS, and rescue services; mutual aid partner with MTFPD for structure fire response.
• Round Lake Fire Protection District: Lake County fire protection district; mutual aid partner providing scene and station coverage support to MTFPD during a 2026 Cashel Lane structure fire.
• Fox Lake Fire Protection District: McHenry/Lake County fire protection district; mutual aid partner that has supported MTFPD at structure fire incidents and station coverage.
• Wonder Lake Fire Protection District: McHenry County fire protection district; mutual aid partner with MTFPD on the 2026 Pyndale Drive structure fire response.
• Nunda Rural Fire Protection District: McHenry County rural fire protection district; mutual aid partner that has supported MTFPD on major incidents, comparable in suburban/rural fire district structure.
• Lake Zurich Fire-Rescue: Lake County suburban fire-rescue department of comparable scale serving a similar Illinois residential population with fire, EMS, and specialized rescue capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mtfpd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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