Franklin Fire Company

What Franklin Fire Company does

Franklin Fire Company, operating as "Station 4," is a volunteer fire department headquartered at 158 West King Street, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Founded in approximately 1900, the organization has served the community for over 120 years and is organized as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit. It provides fire suppression, emergency medical response, rescue operations, fire safety education, and fire prevention programs across parts of Hamilton Township, Greene Township, Guilford Township, Letterkenny Township, and the Borough of Chambersburg in Franklin County, PA.

The organization's operations center on volunteer personnel rather than technology. It maintains multiple membership tracks — Senior Operational Members (interior and exterior firefighters, 18+), Junior Members (14–17), Fire Police, and a Live-In Program offering residential accommodations at the firehouse in exchange for active coverage. The company maintains an active Facebook presence and a website (sta4.com) for community news, event promotion, and incident reporting. Its core service delivery relies on physical apparatus (e.g., E43, Squad 41) and on-site response from a single station.

Revenue is generated exclusively through non-commercial channels: community donations, an Amazon Wishlist for supplies, annual fundraising events (BASH in the Valley gun/cash drawings, Red White & Ca$h Bingo, Harvest Haul Mega Cash Bingo), tiered event sponsorships ($250–$1,000), facility rentals of the firehouse, and nominal $10 membership application fees. The organization also participates in mutual-aid operations with neighboring jurisdictions and is a member of the Cumberland Valley Business Alliance. There is no venture capital, private equity, or institutional investment structure; no technology products, patents, or AI capabilities; and no disclosed financial figures.

Name

Franklin Fire Company

Legal name

Franklin Fire Company

Website

https://sta4.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Franklin Fire Company is a 501(c)(3) volunteer fire department in Chambersburg, PA, founded circa 1900, providing fire suppression, emergency medical response, rescue, and fire safety education across Franklin County townships, funded by community donations, fundraisers, and facility rentals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216), Fire Protection (922160)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Safety Administration (Fire/EMS, Emergency Management) (BPAIACAL)

Keywords

• Volunteer fire services
• Emergency response services
• Fire suppression operations
• Fire safety education
• Facility rental services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chambersburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit that relies on community donations, fundraising events, and charitable contributions to fund operations, equipment, and fire trucks.
2. Facility Rentals: The firehouse and facility spaces are available for rental to generate revenue.
3. Special Events and Gun Drawings: Annual BASH in the Valley event featuring firearms and cash prize drawings, gun raffles, and small games of chance. Ticket sales and event sponsorship generate revenue.
4. Membership Fees: Junior and Senior membership applications require a $10 non-refundable application fee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Franklin Fire Company (Station 4) is a volunteer fire department providing fire suppression, emergency medical response, and rescue services across parts of Hamilton Township, Greene Township, Guilford Township, Letterkenny Township, and the Borough of Chambersburg in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. In addition to emergency response, it runs fire safety education and fire prevention programs, offers facility rentals of its firehouse, and recruits volunteer members through Senior (18+), Junior (14-17), Fire Police, and Live-In residential programs.

Product overview

Franklin Fire Company (Station 4) is a volunteer fire department serving Chambersburg, PA and surrounding areas. The organization provides fire suppression, emergency response, fire safety education, and fire prevention programs. Services include facility rentals and community events such as the annual BASH IN THE VALLEY fundraising event. The company offers membership programs including Senior Operational Members (interior and exterior firefighters), Junior Members (ages 14-17), Fire Police, and a Live-In Program for firefighters. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit under IRS code.

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Problem solved

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Products and services

• Volunteer Fire Suppression and Emergency Response Services Fire suppression, emergency medical response, and rescue services delivered by volunteer firefighters from Station 4 at 158 West King Street, Chambersburg, PA, to residents and property owners in the coverage area.
• Fire Safety Education and Fire Prevention Programs Fire safety education and fire prevention programs offered to residents, schools, and community groups in the Chambersburg area to reduce fire-related loss of life and property.
• Facility Rentals Rental of the firehouse and associated facility spaces at 158 West King Street to community members and organizations for events and gatherings.
• Volunteer Membership Program (Senior and Junior) Membership program recruiting volunteer Senior Members (ages 18+) for operational firefighter roles (interior and exterior) and Fire Police, and Junior Members (ages 14-17) in support roles. Applicants pay a $10 non-refundable application fee.
• Live-In Residential Firefighter Program Residential program providing accommodations at the Station 4 firehouse to active volunteer members who maintain continuous firehouse coverage and respond to emergency calls.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fannett Metal Fire & Ambulance Co.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe BASH in the Valley event is a joint fundraiser supporting both Franklin Fire Co. and Fannett Metal Fire & Ambulance Co. Both are tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving Franklin County, PA. The sponsorship registration form notes that contributions to either organization are fully tax-deductible donations.
• CVBA (Cumberland Valley Business Alliance)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFranklin Fire Company is listed as a Proud Member of the Cumberland Valley Business Alliance, indicating membership in the regional business organization for networking and community visibility.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hamilton Township Volunteer Fire Company: Volunteer fire company serving Hamilton Township in Franklin County, PA, with overlapping coverage areas. Comparable volunteer-led 501(c)(3) model with analogous fundraising and operations.
• West End Fire & Rescue: Volunteer fire company based in Chambersburg, PA, serving other parts of the Borough of Chambersburg. A comparable volunteer nonprofit in the same municipality with a similar service portfolio and funding model.
• Marion Volunteer Fire Company: Volunteer fire company in Marion, Franklin County, PA. Same rural Franklin County volunteer fire service model with similar funding mechanisms and equipment obligations.
• Greene Township Volunteer Fire Department: Volunteer fire department serving Greene Township, Franklin County, PA, which is part of Franklin Fire Company's stated coverage area. Functions under the same volunteer nonprofit model with donation-driven funding.
• Guilford Township Volunteer Fire Company: Volunteer fire company serving Guilford Township, Franklin County, PA, with overlapping coverage in Franklin Fire Company's service area. Same nonprofit volunteer operational model.
• Fannett Metal Fire & Ambulance Co. Adjacent Franklin County, PA volunteer fire and ambulance company that co-hosts the BASH in the Valley fundraiser with Franklin Fire Company. Directly comparable 501(c)(3) volunteer organization serving overlapping rural communities.
• Letterkenny Fire Company: Volunteer fire company serving Letterkenny Township in Franklin County, PA, a coverage area that overlaps with Franklin Fire Company. Directly comparable rural volunteer fire service operating under the same nonprofit model.
• Pleasant Hall Volunteer Fire Company: Volunteer fire company in Pleasant Hall, Franklin County, PA. Operates under the same Pennsylvania volunteer fire service model with donation-driven funding and community-led operations.

Regional players

• Shippensburg Volunteer Firemen's Association: Volunteer fire company based in nearby Shippensburg, PA on the Cumberland/Franklin County border. Comparable volunteer-led nonprofit of similar size and operational scope in the broader south-central Pennsylvania region.
• Newburg-Hopewell Volunteer Fire Company: Volunteer fire company serving Newburg and Hopewell areas in Cumberland County, adjacent to Franklin County. Comparable volunteer nonprofit rural fire service in the same geographic region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/285308554842366

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Investors

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Investments

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