Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire

Name

Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire

Legal name

Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company

Website

https://rehobothbeachfire.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1906

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire and Emergency Medical Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216), Fire Protection (922160), Ambulance Services (62191)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Fire suppression services
• Emergency medical services
• Volunteer fire department
• Ambulance subscription program
• Fire prevention education

Headquarters

HQ city

Rehoboth Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Tax-deductible donations from the community to support equipment, training, and operations. The organization is a 501(c)(3) non-profit.
2. Annual Ambulance Subscription Program: Annual ambulance subscription service allowing residents to pay in advance for EMS services.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

RBVFC provides fire suppression, emergency medical services, and emergency response to the Rehoboth Beach, Delaware community. Services are delivered through three fire stations, supported by volunteer and career EMS-Firefighter personnel, and funded via donations, an annual fire fund drive, and an ambulance subscription program. The organization also conducts fire prevention education and operates a volunteer recruitment program.

Product overview

Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company is a volunteer fire and emergency services organization serving Rehoboth Beach, Delaware since 1906. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) non-profit and provides core emergency services including fire suppression, emergency medical services (EMS), and emergency response. The department maintains three stations (Station 1 Downtown, Station 2 on Coastal Highway, and Station 3 shared with Lewes Fire Department) and operates specialized apparatus including Engine 86-2 and Tower-86. Funding is supported through annual fire fund drives, ambulance subscription programs, and general donations. The organization also runs volunteer recruitment programs to attract Junior Members, Active Firefighters, Associate Members, and Auxiliary supporters. Key community events include the annual Fire Fightn' 5K race.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Suppression Services Fire suppression and extinguishment services for structure fires, brush fires, and related incidents, including fire prevention education for the Rehoboth Beach community. Delivered by volunteer and career EMS-Firefighter personnel using Engine 86-2 and Tower-86 apparatus.
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Emergency medical response and ambulance transport for medical emergencies in the Rehoboth Beach coverage area, including basic and advanced life support. Available to residents and visitors via 911 dispatch, with a subscription option for residents.
• Ambulance Subscription Program Annual ambulance subscription service allowing Rehoboth Beach residents to prepay for EMS services and reduce or eliminate out-of-pocket ambulance costs. Available for online enrollment.
• Annual Fire Fund Drive Yearly fundraising campaign collecting tax-deductible community donations to maintain equipment, training, facilities, and overall operations of the fire company.
• Volunteer Recruitment Program Structured volunteer recruitment program enrolling Junior Members (ages 15-18), Active Firefighters (18+), Associate Members (fundraising), and Auxiliary supporters to staff the department.
• Fire Prevention Education Proactive community safety education aimed at reducing fire risks, educating the public, and protecting lives and property within the coverage area.

Quantifiable outcome

• 887 fire calls and 4,899 EMS calls responded to in 2025

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and support.

• Lewes Fire DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual aid partner assisting with structure fires and emergency responses. Shared Station 3 location at 21194 John J. Williams Hwy, Lewes DE.
• Bethany Beach Fire CompanysupportStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual aid partner providing assistance during major structure fires and large-scale emergencies in the region.
• Indian River Fire CompanysupportStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional mutual aid partner for fire suppression support during major incidents.
• Millville Fire CompanysupportStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional mutual aid partner for fire suppression support.
• Milton Fire DepartmentsupportStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional mutual aid partner providing fire suppression assistance during major incidents.
• Sussex County EMScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty-level EMS coordination for emergency medical services and ambulance transport during major incidents.
• Memorial Fire CompanysupportStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional mutual aid partner assisting with fire suppression at major structure fires.
• Millsboro Fire CompanysupportStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided area coverage while Rehoboth Beach units were engaged at the RBYCC structure fire.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• American Medical Response (AMR): National private ambulance and EMS services provider. Comparable as an ambulance services provider; differs in scale and for-profit commercial model versus RBVFC's nonprofit subscription-based EMS.

Others

• International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC): Professional association representing fire and EMS chief officers globally. Not a peer in the commercial sense but a key ecosystem/standards body that shapes how volunteer fire departments operate, train, and procure apparatus.
• Volunteer Firemen's Insurance Services (VFIS): Specialty insurer serving volunteer fire departments and emergency service organizations nationwide. Adjacent service provider rather than a competitor, but representative of the broader ecosystem in which volunteer fire companies operate.

Regional players

• Sussex County EMS: County-level emergency medical services coordination body that partners with RBVFC for ambulance transport and major incident response. Comparable as a regional EMS provider but operates at county scale rather than municipal.

Direct peers

• Dewey Beach Volunteer Fire Company: Volunteer fire company serving Dewey Beach, Delaware — directly adjacent to Rehoboth Beach. Mentioned in RBVFC incident reports and operates under a virtually identical volunteer fire company model in the same coastal tourism corridor.
• Millville Fire Company: Sussex County, Delaware volunteer fire company listed as a regional mutual aid partner. Directly comparable as a small-town volunteer fire company with fire suppression and EMS functions.
• Bethany Beach Fire Company: Volunteer fire company in Bethany Beach, Delaware, listed as a mutual aid partner for major structure fires. Comparable volunteer fire company serving an adjacent Delaware beach community with similar EMS and fire suppression services.
• Lewes Fire Department: Neighboring volunteer/career fire department in Lewes, Delaware that shares Station 3 with RBVFC and provides mutual aid. Directly comparable as a Sussex County volunteer fire company serving a coastal Delaware community with fire and EMS functions.
• Indian River Fire Company: Volunteer fire company in Sussex County, Delaware, listed as a regional mutual aid partner. Comparable volunteer fire service organization operating in the same county under similar nonprofit/501(c)(3) structure.
• Milton Fire Department: Volunteer fire department in Milton, Delaware, listed as a mutual aid partner for major incidents. Comparable in structure (volunteer fire service) and regional footprint within Sussex County.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/rehobothbeachfire
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rehoboth-beach-volunteer-fire-company

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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