Horsham Fire Company

What Horsham Fire Company does

Horsham Fire Company No. 1 is a nonprofit, combination fire and emergency medical services (EMS) organization founded in 1914 and headquartered in Horsham Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It delivers fire suppression, Advanced Life Support (ALS) emergency medical services, technical rescue, hazardous materials response, and fire prevention education to the residents, property owners, and visitors of Horsham Township, with secondary mutual-aid support to surrounding jurisdictions. The department operates from two facilities — Station 15A at 315 Meetinghouse Road (the headquarters with six apparatus bays, administrative offices, training spaces, and 24/7 career staffing) and Station 15B at 1023 Horsham Road (a 24/7 substation). The roster combines career personnel organized across four platoons (24 hours on / 72 hours off) with approximately 20+ active volunteer firefighters, six fire police members, and five junior members.

The company's core technology and asset base consists of a modernized fleet of Pierce apparatus including a 2024 Pierce Enforcer pumper (Engine 15), a 2020 Pierce Impel quint (Quint 15), a 2018 Pierce Velocity aerial (Ladder 15), and a 2004 Pierce Enforcer rescue pumper (Squad 15), supplemented by four ALS MICU ambulances (352-1, 352-3, 352-12, 352-14). Specialized tools include the LUCAS mechanical chest compression device and the Knox Box rapid-access key vault system installed on building exteriors. Technology is purely physical/mechanical emergency-response equipment; there is no proprietary software platform, AI/ML component, or technology product offering.

Revenue comes from four streams: (1) recurring municipal appropriations from Horsham Township for fire protection services, (2) state and local grants supporting equipment and training, (3) third-party EMS transport billing administered by Willow Emergency Billing against insurance and patient accounts, and (4) community donations and fundraising events such as the annual golf outing run with The Waterside Horsham Foundation (which raised $61,500 in 2026). Residents are not charged directly for emergency response; only EMS transport generates patient-level billing. In 2025 the department responded to 5,041 total incidents (830 fire, 4,211 EMS), up from 4,650 total incidents in 2024 (760 fire, 3,890 EMS).

Name

Horsham Fire Company

Legal name

Horsham Fire Company No. 1

Website

https://horshamfire15.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1914

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Horsham Fire Company No. 1 is a nonprofit combination fire and EMS department serving Horsham Township, Montgomery County, PA since 1914. It provides fire suppression, ALS ambulance response, technical rescue, and fire prevention from two 24/7 career-staffed stations, serving township residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire and EMS Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Hospital-Based EMS & Mobile Integrated Health (HLAFANAC), Fire & Life Safety Code Compliance Inspections & Consulting (AHJ Support) (BPABAHAJ)

Keywords

• Fire suppression services
• Emergency medical services
• Technical rescue operations
• Fire prevention education
• Volunteer firefighter program

Headquarters

HQ city

Horsham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 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. Municipal Funding: Primary funding from Horsham Township municipal government for fire protection and emergency services
2. Grants: State and local grants supporting equipment, training, and operational improvements
3. EMS/Ambulance Billing: Third-party ambulance billing through Willow Emergency Billing for EMS services provided. Revenue collected from insurance and patient billing.
4. Donations and Fundraising: Community donations and fundraising activities including The Waterside Horsham Foundation golf outings raising funds for police and fire

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Horsham Fire Company No. 1 is a combination fire and EMS department providing fire suppression, Advanced Life Support (ALS) emergency medical services, and technical rescue operations to Horsham Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It operates from two 24/7-staffed stations with a modern fleet including Pierce pumpers, aerials, quints, and ALS MICU ambulances, and supplements core emergency response with fire prevention education, a smoke alarm installation program, Knox Box services, and CPR/First Aid training.

Product overview

Horsham Fire Company No. 1 operates as a combination fire and EMS department serving Horsham Township, Montgomery County, PA. The organization provides fire suppression through specialized apparatus (Engine 15, Ladder 15, Squad 15, Quint 15), Advanced Life Support EMS via multiple ALS MICU medic units, and technical rescue operations. Services include fire prevention education, free smoke alarm installation, and the Knox Box rapid-access program. The department operates from two strategically located stations (15A at 315 Meetinghouse Road headquarters and 15B at 1023 Horsham Road) staffed 24/7 by career personnel supplemented by dedicated volunteers. Additional offerings include CPR/First Aid training, ambulance billing administration, and Auxiliary support services. The organization responds to approximately 700 fire incidents and 3,200+ EMS calls annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Suppression Services Professional firefighting response for fire-related incidents including structural fires, vehicle fires, and mutual aid assignments across Horsham Township, delivered via specialized pumpers, aerial ladders, and quint apparatus.
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Advanced Life Support (ALS) Mobile Intensive Care Unit ambulance services providing emergency medical response, staffed 24/7 by career personnel at both stations and equipped with LUCAS mechanical chest compression devices.
• Technical Rescue Operations Vehicle rescue, technical rescue, and specialized rescue operations equipped on Ladder 15, Squad 15, and Quint 15 apparatus, serving Horsham Township and neighboring jurisdictions via mutual aid.
• Fire Prevention Education Fire prevention presentations, educational programs, and safety materials delivered to schools, organizations, and community groups across Horsham Township, with priority given to educational facilities during October.
• Smoke Alarm Installation Program Free smoke alarm provision and installation for Horsham Township residents whose homes lack working smoke alarms and who face financial constraints.
• Knox Box Program Secure key vault system installed on building exteriors providing first responders rapid access during emergencies without causing property damage, coordinated with the Township Fire Marshal's Office.
• CPR and First Aid Training First Aid and CPR training programs for members to maintain certifications and emergency response readiness, including LUCAS device operation.
• Ambulance Billing Services Third-party ambulance billing services provided through Willow Emergency Billing for processing patient accounts and insurance claims related to EMS transports.
• Volunteer Membership Program Volunteer firefighter, fire police, and junior firefighter programs providing training, equipment, and support for community members to join emergency services with no prior experience required.
• Auxiliary Support Services Fundraising, community engagement, and firefighter support activities including events like Horsham Day, Easter egg hunt, Christmas party, and operational support during extended emergency operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Responds to approximately 700 fire incidents and 3,200+ EMS calls annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• The Waterside Horsham Foundation, Inc.minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2026Non-profit foundation that organizes annual golf outings to raise funds for the police department and fire company. The 2nd Annual Horsham Police and Fire Open raised $61,500 in 2026.
• Action Behavior Centers (ABC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutism therapy provider that opened a clinic in Horsham at 201 Gibralter Rd in partnership with Eagles Autism Foundation. The fire company participates in community support for this initiative.
• Willow Emergency BillingcoreOthersThird-party billing provider for all ambulance services. Handles billing inquiries, invoices, insurance claims, and payment arrangements. Contact: 215-337-9362.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Warminster Fire Department: Combination fire and EMS department in Bucks County, PA serving Warminster Township. Closely comparable to Horsham in geography, combination staffing model, ALS service delivery, and mutual aid network across suburban Philadelphia.
• Upper Dublin Township Fire Department: Combination fire and EMS department serving Upper Dublin Township in Montgomery County. Comparable suburban Montgomery County department with career staffing, ALS EMS, and similar dual-station response model.
• Lower Merion Fire Department: Career fire and EMS department serving Lower Merion Township in Montgomery County, PA. Comparable suburban service area with similar call volume, ALS-capable EMS, and dual/multi-station deployment model.
• Cheltenham Township Emergency Medical Service: Suburban Philadelphia ALS EMS provider serving Cheltenham Township in Montgomery County. Comparable ALS service delivery in an adjacent township, providing mutual aid and competing for similar volunteer pools and talent.
• Abington Fire Company: Combination volunteer/career fire and EMS department serving Abington Township in Montgomery County, PA. Directly comparable suburban Philadelphia combination-department model with ALS EMS, dual stations, and active volunteer recruitment.
• Hatboro Fire Company: Volunteer fire and EMS company serving Hatboro Borough in Montgomery County. Comparable combination volunteer/career model with ALS-capable EMS serving an adjacent municipality within Horsham's mutual aid network.
• Wissahickon Fire Company: Volunteer fire company serving Whitpain and West Amwell townships in Montgomery County. Comparable suburban volunteer combination model with mutual aid relationships across the same PA region.
• Warrington Township Fire Company: Volunteer fire and EMS company in Bucks County, PA. Comparable combination model with ALS EMS, suburban call profile, and active volunteer recruitment pipeline.

Broad incumbents

• Montgomery County Department of Public Safety: County-level public safety authority coordinating fire, EMS, and 911 dispatch across Montgomery County municipalities. Acts as the dispatch and mutual aid umbrella under which Horsham operates.

Emerging players

• Bucks County Rescue Squad: Regional technical rescue and EMS provider in Bucks County, PA. Comparable technical rescue capability (vehicle/structural rescue) and EMS scope, serving as a potential mutual aid and consolidation counterpart.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/horshamfire15
• Xx.com/horshamfireems
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/horsham-fire-company

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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