Bombeiros Velhos de Aveiro

What Bombeiros Velhos de Aveiro does

Associação Humanitária dos Bombeiros Voluntários Aveiro-Velhos, operating as Bombeiros Velhos de Aveiro, is a private humanitarian non-profit volunteer firefighter association founded in 1882 in Aveiro, Portugal. The organization delivers 24/7 emergency response services including firefighting, vehicle extrication, hazardous materials incidents, pre-hospital emergency medical coordination with INEM (Instituto Nacional de Emergência Mêdica), and non-urgent patient transport (VDTD) for hemodialysis, physiotherapy, and hospital appointments. It serves residents of the Aveiro municipality through a single headquarters located at Rua Dr. Mário Sacramento, Nº 86, 3810-104 Aveiro, and operates under the national civil protection framework coordinated by ANEPC. The association runs 2 Permanent Intervention Teams (EIP, expanded from 1 in 2022) with 91 operational firefighters who collectively delivered 14,108 emergency operations and 34,106 patient transports in 2023, covering 1,098,051 km and 41,964 hours of engagement.

The association's revenue model is multi-stream: it receives municipal protocol funding from Câmara Municipal de Aveiro (€174,850.56 in 2022 direct allocation, plus €80,000 for a new EIP team), captures IRS tax consignation from citizens (0.5-1% of income tax), conducts annual door-to-door peditório fundraising campaigns, and maintains minor corporate partnership campaigns (e.g., Tuttipromo thermal blanket promotion). All emergency and rescue services are provided free of charge to the general public. The organization has invested in operational modernization including 3 new ambulances (2022), specialized Emergency Plug equipment for electric vehicle emergencies (2023), and operates social/community programs including the Escola de Infantes e Cadetes youth training program for ages 6-16, the A Chama Viva social welfare project (library, social canteen, home care support), and the Rota dos Velhos off-road tourism event.

Revenue is best understood as a community-funded hybrid model combining government grants, individual donations, and corporate contributions, with all services delivered on a humanitarian basis. The primary operational cost drivers are volunteer training, equipment acquisition, and fleet maintenance. The association is governed by elected board members (Órgãos Sociais) and led by a Commander (currently Mauro Teixeira Lopes Martins since November 2023). Notable institutional strengths include 141+ years of continuous service, recognition from the Portuguese Republic (Ordem de Benemerência), and the highest distinction from Liga dos Bombeiros Portugueses (Crachá de Ouro).

Name

Bombeiros Velhos de Aveiro

Legal name

Associação Humanitária dos Bombeiros Voluntários Aveiro-Velhos

Website

https://bombeirosaveiro-velhos.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1882

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bombeiros Velhos de Aveiro is a 141-year-old volunteer firefighter humanitarian association in Aveiro, Portugal, providing 24/7 emergency response, pre-hospital medical coordination with INEM, non-urgent patient transport, and civil protection services to Aveiro municipality residents, funded through municipal protocols, IRS tax consignation, and community donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire and Rescue Services

NAICS

Ambulance Services (62191), Ambulance Services (621910)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIAGAC

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) & Ambulance Services

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Law Enforcement & Public Safety (Police, Fire, EMS)

SECONDARYBPABANAG

Medical Emergency Response & On-site First Aid/Paramedics

Business & Public Services/Facilities Management & Building Services/Emergency Preparedness and Response Services

SECONDARYIMAIAAAI

Fire & Life Safety Services (Inspection/Testing/Sprinklers/Alarms)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Services & Facility Operations/Facilities Management (Integrated FM)

SECONDARYBPAGAAAB

Disaster Preparedness, Risk Reduction & Early Warning (DRR)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Humanitarian Aid & Disaster Relief

Keywords

• Fire emergency services
• Emergency medical transport
• Volunteer firefighting
• Rescue services
• Civil protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Aveiro

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Municipal Government Protocols: Câmara Municipal de Aveiro provides annual financial support through protocols, including funding for Permanent Intervention Teams (Equipas de Intervenção Permanente - EIP). Total municipal investment of €541,000 in 2022, with €174,850.56 allocated specifically to Aveiro-Velhos.
2. IRS Tax Consignation: Citizens can consign 0.5-1% of their income tax to the association at no additional cost. Tax identification number: 501 467 602.
3. Annual Public Collections: Annual door-to-door fundraising campaigns (peditório anual) conducted at shopping centers and stores. Also accepts digital donations through payment platforms.
4. Partnership Campaigns: Corporate partnerships where companies donate portions of sales to the association, such as the Tuttipromo thermal blanket campaign (€1 per purchase split between both Aveiro fire departments).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Associação Humanitária dos Bombeiros Voluntários Aveiro-Velhos provides 24/7 firefighting, vehicle extrication, hazardous materials response, and pre-hospital emergency medical services to residents of the Aveiro municipality. It also operates non-urgent patient transport (VDTD) for hemodialysis, physiotherapy, and hospital appointments, and coordinates civil protection activities under ANEPC.

Product overview

Bombeiros Velhos de Aveiro is a voluntary firefighters association offering emergency response services including firefighting, rescue operations, and road accident response. Their portfolio includes patient transport services (VDTD), pre-hospital emergency coordination with INEM, and specialized equipment like Emergency Plug for electric vehicle emergencies. The association also runs a youth training program (Escola de Infantes e Cadetes) for children aged 6-16 and a social welfare project called 'A Chama Viva' providing study facilities, social cafeteria, and home care support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Escola de Infantes e Cadetes: Youth firefighting training program for children ages 6-16, instilling values of respect, discipline, teamwork, and community service.
• A Chama Viva
• Rota dos Velhos

Products and services

• Emergency Response Services 24/7 emergency response services including firefighting, vehicle extrication, hazardous materials handling, and road accident rescue for the residents of the Aveiro municipality. Provided free of charge as a humanitarian nonprofit.
• Patient Transport (VDTD) Non-urgent medical transport service for patients requiring hemodialysis, physiotherapy, hospital consultations, and hospital discharges, using a modernized fleet of dedicated ambulances.
• Pre-Hospital Emergency Services (INEM Coordination) Pre-hospital emergency medical services coordinated with INEM, providing emergency response and patient stabilization prior to hospital admission.

Quantifiable outcome

• 14,108 emergency operations and 34,106 patients transported annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

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

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Câmara Municipal de AveirocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 April 2022Municipal government provides annual financial protocol support totaling €541,000 in 2022, including €174,850.56 specifically for Aveiro-Velhos and €80,000 for a new Permanent Intervention Team. The partnership involves continuous cooperation for civil protection and emergency services provision to municipal residents.
• Associação Humanitária de Bombeiros Guilherme Gomes Fernandes - Bombeiros Novos de AveirocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister volunteer firefighter association in Aveiro. Both organizations maintain close professional relations, daily cooperation, loyalty, and joint service missions. Jointly receive municipal funding and coordinate emergency response across the municipality.
• TuttipromominorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal retail chain running solidarity campaigns where €1 from each thermal blanket purchase is donated, split equally between Aveiro-Velhos and Aveiro-Novos fire departments.
• Autoridade Nacional de Emergência e Proteção Civil (ANEPC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational authority overseeing civil protection and emergency management. Aveiro-Velhos operates under ANEPC coordination as part of the national civil protection system.
• Liga dos Bombeiros Portugueses (LBP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational league representing Portuguese volunteer firefighters. Provides recognition through service medals, training support, and advocacy for firefighter interests and rights.
• Federação dos Bombeiros do Distrito de AveirocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict federation coordinating activities among firefighter associations in Aveiro district, supporting training and operational coordination.
• Caetano Auto AveirominorGTM or Marketing PartnerVehicle dealer providing test vehicles and support for the Rota dos Velhos 4x4 tourism event organized by the association.
• IRBALminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCompany partner that provided facilities for lunch during the Rota dos Velhos 2021 event.
• Amigos da Pateira do CarregalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal association providing refreshments and refreshments at the Pateira do Carregal during the Rota dos Velhos 2021 event.
• Agarrados ao BTTminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMountain biking club providing route support and traffic management assistance during the Rota dos Velhos 2021 event.
• RaceSpecminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor providing prizes for the Rota dos Velhos 2021 off-road tourism event.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (German Red Cross): Large-scale European volunteer humanitarian organization operating ambulance services, disaster response, and community welfare — a broader incumbent with directly comparable service categories.
• Ordre de Malte France: French branch of the Order of Malta, operating volunteer-led ambulance and emergency medical services with a comparable humanitarian association model and community volunteer structure.
• Liga dos Bombeiros Portugueses (LBP): National umbrella league representing all Portuguese volunteer firefighter associations. Overlapping constituency and advocacy function, though at a national rather than municipal level — provides training, recognition medals, and policy representation.

Direct peers

• St. John Ambulance: UK-based volunteer-led ambulance and first-aid services organization with comparable non-profit humanitarian mission, community volunteer model, and emergency medical response scope.
• Cruz Vermelha Portuguesa (Portuguese Red Cross): Portuguese Red Cross operates volunteer-led emergency medical services, ambulance transport, and humanitarian programs across Portugal — directly comparable humanitarian volunteer model with overlapping EMS and community welfare activities.
• Associação Humanitária de Bombeiros Guilherme Gomes Fernandes - Bombeiros Novos de Aveiro: Sister volunteer firefighter association in Aveiro municipality, sharing municipal funding pool, territory, and emergency response mandate. Closest direct comparable given identical operating model, customer base, and regulatory context.

Regional players

• Corpo de Bombeiros de Lisboa: Municipal firefighter corps in Lisbon serving as a comparable Portuguese firefighter association model, though at significantly larger scale and urban context.
• Bombeiros Voluntários do Porto: Volunteer firefighter association in Porto with comparable Portuguese legal structure (Associação Humanitária), municipal protocol funding model, and emergency response scope.

Others

• Autoridade Nacional de Emergência e Proteção Civil (ANEPC): National authority coordinating civil protection and emergency response across Portugal. Not a competitor but a structural peer given its oversight of firefighter associations and shared mission in emergency preparedness.
• Instituto Nacional de Emergência Médica (INEM): Portugal's national medical emergency institute coordinating pre-hospital EMS. Aveiro-Velhos coordinates directly with INEM for emergency response, making it a critical ecosystem partner rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BombeirosVelhos
• Instagraminstagram.com/bombeirosaveiro_velhos
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bombeiros-velhos-de-aveiro

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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