Carrollton Volunteer Fire Department

What Carrollton Volunteer Fire Department does

Carrollton Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit volunteer fire department established in 1966 that provides fire suppression, advanced life support (ALS) emergency medical services, marine and water rescue, hazardous-materials response, and fire-safety education to the residents of Carrollton, Virginia. Operating from a single station at 15020 Carrollton Blvd., the department fields a modernized fleet of 14+ emergency vehicles including Engine 10, Ladder 10 (a 2022 E-One Cyclone 100' aerial), Squad 10, Tanker 10 (a 2024 Kenworth T880 with 4,000-gallon capacity), Brush 10, Medic 10, Medic 11, command vehicles, a marine rescue boat (Boat 10), and utility/air assets. Operations are delivered free of charge at point of service through the Isle of Wight County 911 dispatch system.

The department is led by Chief Chuck Mullen and Deputy Chief Robert Hurt and is staffed primarily by community volunteers, supplemented through a Live-In Program that houses and trains students from regional universities (Christopher Newport, Hampton, Old Dominion) in exchange for volunteer service. Capability investments are evident in multi-year fleet modernization (2018-2024), the introduction of ALS-certified medic units in 2018, and formal membership in the Port of Virginia Maritime Incident Response Team (October 2024). Specialized training is maintained through an internal Training Division covering firefighting, EMS certification, water rescue, and maritime incident response.

CVFD has no commercial revenue model. Funding derives from tax-deductible community donations (the website features donation and BBQ-sponsorship pages) and government support as part of Isle of Wight County Emergency Services. Its "customers" are the geographic residents of Carrollton, Virginia, with no commercial counterparties, contracts, or pricing structure. Mutual-aid partnerships with Smithfield VFD, Isle of Wight County Fire Rescue, City of Suffolk Fire & Rescue, Rushmere VFD, and Isle of Wight Volunteer Rescue Squad extend regional incident-response capacity.

Name

Carrollton Volunteer Fire Department

Legal name

Carrollton Volunteer Fire Department

Website

https://carrolltonfiredept.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Carrollton Volunteer Fire Department is a 501(c)(3) volunteer fire department established in 1966, providing fire suppression, ALS emergency medical services, marine rescue, and fire-safety education to the residents of Carrollton, Virginia, free of charge through the Isle of Wight County 911 system.

Ownership category

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Product category

Fire and Rescue Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (922160), Fire Protection (92216)

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 medical response
• Marine rescue operations
• Fire safety education
• Community emergency services

Headquarters

HQ city

Carrollton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the department relies on community donations. The website features donation pages and mentions sponsorship opportunities (BBQ sponsorship). Donations are tax-deductible.
2. Municipal/County Funding: Operates as part of Isle of Wight County Emergency Services, likely receiving government funding for fire and EMS operations in the Carrollton area.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Carrollton Volunteer Fire Department is a volunteer-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers 24/7 fire suppression, Advanced Life Support (ALS) emergency medical services, marine/water rescue, and fire safety education to Carrollton, Virginia and surrounding areas. The department operates a modernized fleet of engines, ladder trucks, medic units, tankers, brush units, and a rescue boat, supported by community donations, volunteer labor, and municipal funding.

Product overview

Carrollton Volunteer Fire Department is a 1966-established 501(c)(3) nonprofit volunteer fire department serving Carrollton, Virginia. The organization operates as a unified emergency services provider combining fire suppression, emergency medical services (ALS-certified), and marine rescue capabilities. The department's portfolio includes the Fire Safety Center (educational outreach), Training Division (professional development), Live-In Program (volunteer recruitment/housing), and Fleet Operations (14+ emergency vehicles). Services are delivered through dedicated volunteers supported by modernized facilities and state-of-the-art equipment, with a focus on community protection and regional partnerships through the Port of Virginia Maritime Incident Response Team.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Fire and EMS Response Services 24/7 emergency response service delivering structural firefighting, advanced life support (ALS) medical response via Medic 10 and Medic 11, marine/water rescue operations, and hazardous material incident response for residents and visitors of Carrollton, Virginia and surrounding areas.
• Fire Safety Center Community fire safety education program providing tips, statistics, and prevention guidance covering cooking safety, smoke alarms, home fire sprinklers, fire extinguishers, escape planning, and seasonal safety topics for Carrollton area residents.
• Live-In Program Housing and training membership program for volunteer firefighters and EMTs that provides free Wi-Fi, cable TV, laundry, kitchen access, uniforms, protective equipment, and professional training in exchange for volunteer service at the fire department.
• Training Division Ongoing professional development and training program for volunteer members covering firefighting techniques, EMS certification, water rescue operations, and maritime incident response.
• Fleet Operations Emergency response fleet comprising engines, ladder trucks (e.g., 2022 E-One Cyclone 100' Aerial), squad vehicles, tankers (e.g., 2024 Kenworth T880 4000 Gallon), brush units, ALS-certified medic units, command vehicles, marine rescue boats (Boat 10), and utility vehicles for comprehensive emergency response.

Quantifiable outcome

• Responds to fire emergencies, medical emergencies, and rescue operations for Carrollton community

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Port of Virginia Maritime Incident Response TeamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarrollton Volunteer Fire Department is a proud member of the regional Port of Virginia Maritime Incident Response Team. Three members recently assisted with training at the Port of Virginia Marine Firefighting Command School, designed for 100 students from around the globe.
• Smithfield Volunteer Fire DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual aid partner providing support during major incidents. Responded to vacant home fire incident, providing standby support while CVFD resources were deployed.
• Isle of Wight County Fire RescuecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty-level fire services partner providing mutual aid support during large-scale incidents including structure fires and emergency responses.
• City of Suffolk Department of Fire & RescueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partner providing mutual aid support during major fire incidents in the area.
• Rushmere Volunteer Fire DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeighboring volunteer department providing mutual aid and standby support during incidents.
• Isle of Wight Volunteer Rescue SquadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmergency medical services partner providing EMS support and transport during incidents requiring medical care.
• Regional Maritime/Boat Crew PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual participation in the 19th Annual Todd Dooley Search and Rescue forum with 39+ other vessels from across the region, building critical relationships with maritime partners and enhancing search and rescue skills.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Isle of Wight County Fire Rescue: County-level fire and rescue authority for Isle of Wight County, providing coordination, mutual aid, and broader resources to CVFD and other volunteer units. Comparable as the next-tier public safety service organization governing CVFD's operating area.
• Franklin Fire & Rescue (City of Franklin, VA): Career and volunteer combination fire department serving the City of Franklin near Isle of Wight County. Comparable as a regional fire/EMS delivery organization serving a similarly small Virginia community with mixed volunteer and paid staffing.
• City of Suffolk Department of Fire & Rescue: Regional municipal fire and rescue department adjacent to Isle of Wight County that provides mutual aid. Comparable as a larger, career-staffed fire/EMS authority in the same Hampton Roads region.

Direct peers

• Windsor Volunteer Fire Department: Volunteer fire department operating in Isle of Wight County area. Comparable small-town volunteer fire and EMS provider serving a similarly scaled Virginia community.
• Isle of Wight Volunteer Rescue Squad: EMS partner organization within Isle of Wight County providing emergency medical services and transport. Comparable mission and volunteer-based nonprofit operating model in the same local market.
• Smithfield Volunteer Fire Department: Neighboring volunteer fire department in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, providing mutual aid to CVFD. Directly comparable as a community-funded 501(c)(3) volunteer department serving a similarly sized Virginia locality with combined fire and EMS coverage.
• Rushmere Volunteer Fire Department: Neighboring volunteer fire department in Isle of Wight County that provides mutual aid and standby support to CVFD. Comparable as a small, volunteer-staffed nonprofit fire department operating in the same county.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/carrolltonvfd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/carrollton-volunteer-fire-department

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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