The Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol, Inc.

What The Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol, Inc. does

The Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol, Inc. (CCFPP) is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in November 1927 and incorporated on August 2, 1931, operating from the Cos Cob Firehouse at 200 East Putnam Avenue / 200 Post Road, Cos Cob, Connecticut. The Patrol operates under the structure of the Greenwich Fire Department and delivers firefighting, fire salvage, traffic and scene control, and lighting support to the entire Town of Greenwich. It fields more than 30 volunteer members — over two-thirds of whom are interior firefighters — responding to an average of over 1,000 calls per year. Since late 2002, patrolmen additionally function as special police officers at the direction of the Chief of Police, integrating with the Greenwich Police Department.

The underlying operating technology is specialized emergency-response apparatus: a 2004 Pierce Enforcer with a heavy-duty rescue body, Ford F-550 utility body trucks (2009 and a 2015 Ram Utility 2 successor), Car 221 (a specially equipped Chief's SUV purchased in 2021), and Whelen Engineering emergency lighting fitted to Utility 2. Members run weekly truck checks, monthly company and town-wide training, and yearly refresher courses. The Patrol maintains a distinctive brand identity through red fire helmets, a tradition inherited from the Fire Insurance Industry dating to the New York Board of Fire Underwriters in the early 1800s, used to distinguish patrolmen at fire scenes.

The business model is a community-funded non-profit. Revenue is generated exclusively through tax-deductible donations (online at ccfpp.org/donate with a $10 minimum), an Annual Gala benefit (held at Greenwich Country Day School, featuring a Chief's Award), and the Operation Santa holiday gift-delivery program (minimum $300 per standard slot, $2,500 for Christmas Morning). Fundraising proceeds fund apparatus acquisition and training. Volunteer recruitment runs via the website, [email protected], an Explorer Post program (since 2010), and an Officer Succession Program (instituted March 2011) that creates a Sergeant pathway. Services are provided free of charge to Greenwich residents; there are no commercial customers or contracts.

Name

The Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol, Inc.

Legal name

Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol, Inc.

Website

https://ccfpp.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol, Inc. is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit, founded 1927 in Cos Cob, Connecticut, providing firefighting, salvage, traffic and scene control, and lighting support to the Town of Greenwich via 30+ volunteers answering 1,000+ calls per year, funded entirely by donations, an annual gala, and Operation Santa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services

NAICS

Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIAGAB

Fire & Rescue Services (Fire Suppression, Rescue)

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

SECONDARYBPAIAGAA

Police Services (Patrol, Response & Community Policing)

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

SECONDARYBPAIACAL

Community Safety Administration (Fire/EMS, Emergency Management)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

Keywords

• Volunteer fire patrol
• Fire salvage operations
• Emergency scene control
• Traffic management services
• Non-profit emergency response

Headquarters

HQ city

Cos Cob

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) registered non-profit, the organization accepts tax-deductible donations from the public via its website. Donors can give to a General Donation or specific campaigns. The minimum donation for Operation Santa is $300, with a $2,500 minimum for Christmas Morning deliveries.
2. Annual Gala Benefit: Annual fundraising gala held to raise awareness and funds for the all-volunteer agency. Proceeds from fundraisers enable the purchase of apparatus and equipment (e.g., Car 221, the Chief's Car, purchased in 2021).
3. Operation Santa Program Donations: Holiday gift delivery program where families donate to have Santa deliver Christmas gifts on the fire truck. Minimum donation of $300, with $2,500 minimum for Christmas Morning slots. Revenue supports the organization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol, Inc. is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that delivers firefighting, fire salvage, traffic and scene control, and lighting support to the Greenwich Fire Department and Greenwich Police Department across the Town of Greenwich. With more than 30 volunteer members (over two-thirds of whom are interior firefighters), it responds to over 1,000 emergency calls per year and also runs community programs such as Operation Santa and an Annual Gala benefit funded by tax-deductible public donations.

Product overview

The Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol, Inc. is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization operating as part of the Greenwich Fire Department. The organization offers a unified set of emergency response services centered around firefighting, salvage operations, traffic and scene control, and lighting support functions. These core services are delivered by over 30 volunteer members who respond to an average of over 1,000 calls per year. The organization also operates community programs including Operation Santa (holiday gift delivery) and an Annual Gala benefit. Auxiliary offerings include educational galleries showcasing historical apparatus, documented incident calls, and training activities, along with a volunteer membership program with an Explorer Post for youth recruitment. The organization accepts tax-deductible donations through an online donation processing system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Firefighting Services Interior and structural firefighting operations delivered by volunteer members, with over two-thirds of the 30+ active volunteers trained as interior firefighters responding to structure fires and emergencies within the Town of Greenwich.
• Fire Salvage Operations Specialized fire salvage and scene-control operations to protect property and valuables during and after fire incidents, following a tradition dating back to the organization's 1927 origins and the early 1800s New York Board of Fire Underwriters model.
• Traffic and Scene Control Traffic management, perimeter establishment, and scene control at emergency situations, delivered in coordination with the Greenwich Police and Fire Departments.
• Lighting and Support Functions Emergency lighting operations and additional support functions for the Greenwich Fire Department at calls for service, conducted under the command of the Patrol's own Chief.
• Special Police Officer Functions Provision of law-enforcement augmentation at emergency scenes, with CCFPP patrolmen authorized to act as special police officers at the direction of the Chief of Police of the Greenwich Police Department.
• Operation Santa Annual holiday gift delivery program in which Santa delivers Christmas gifts on the fire truck to families and children across Greenwich, with scheduled AM (9am–12pm) and PM (1pm–4pm) delivery slots in December. Minimum donation of $300 per slot, with a $2,500 minimum for Christmas Morning delivery.
• Annual Gala Benefit Annual fundraiser supporting the all-volunteer agency, featuring Chief's Award presentations to community members for outstanding service to the Town of Greenwich. Proceeds enable purchases such as apparatus and equipment, including the 2021 acquisition of Car 221.
• Volunteer Membership and Explorer Post Program Recruitment and training of volunteer firefighters and patrol members, including a dedicated Explorer Post program to train and recruit young adults, with weekly truck checks, monthly company and town-wide training, and yearly refresher courses.
• Tax-Deductible Donation Processing Online donation processing system for tax-deductible contributions to the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, with options for general donations and specific campaigns including Operation Santa.

Quantifiable outcome

• Responds to over 1,000 calls per year with 30+ volunteers
• +1 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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Greenwich Fire DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol operates under the structure of the Greenwich Fire Department in the Town of Greenwich, Connecticut. The company conducts traffic operations, scene control, salvage, lighting, and other support functions for the fire department at calls for service. The Patrol is under the command of its own Chief.
• Greenwich Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince late 2002, the Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol has worked closely with the Greenwich Police Department to allow patrolmen to function as special police officers at the direction of the Chief of Police. This partnership provides enhanced scene control and law enforcement coordination at emergency incidents.
• Greenwich Country Day SchoolminorOthersGreenwich Country Day School has served as the venue for the Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol Annual Gala and 90th anniversary celebration events.
• Whelen EngineeringminorOthersUtility 2 (2009 Ford F-550) was pictured at Whelen Engineering after being fitted with its emergency lights, indicating a vendor relationship for emergency lighting equipment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Greenwich Fire Department: The career/professional municipal fire department under whose structure the Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol operates. Broader incumbent providing primary fire suppression in Greenwich with full-time staff and apparatus, of which the Patrol is a volunteer adjunct.

Direct peers

• Sound Beach Volunteer Fire Department: Volunteer fire company serving Old Greenwich, immediately adjacent to Cos Cob within the Town of Greenwich. Comparable all-volunteer model providing firefighting, rescue, and emergency response to a residential coastal community.
• Glenville Volunteer Fire Company: Volunteer fire company serving the Glenville section of Greenwich, CT. Closely comparable in size, structure, and all-volunteer model, providing fire suppression and emergency response within the same municipality.
• Byram Volunteer Fire Department: Volunteer fire company serving the Byram section of Greenwich, CT. Similar all-volunteer profile, geographic footprint within Greenwich, and mix of firefighting, rescue, and community engagement functions.
• Cos Cob Volunteer Fire Company: The original volunteer fire company from which the Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol split in 1927 to handle salvage and scene control. Operates in the same Cos Cob/Greenwich geography with overlapping volunteer firefighter and emergency response functions.

Regional players

• Armonk Independent Fire Company: All-volunteer fire company in Armonk, NY, providing fire, rescue, and emergency response in a comparable affluent suburban setting within the broader Greenwich-area market.
• Pleasantville Volunteer Fire Department: Volunteer fire company serving Pleasantville, NY. Similar all-volunteer structure and mix of firefighting, rescue, and community support functions in a comparable suburban Northeast setting.
• Purchase Fire Department: Volunteer fire company serving Purchase, NY, just over the Connecticut border. Comparable all-volunteer model delivering fire and rescue services to a suburban community in the broader Greenwich metro area.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CosCobFirePolicePatrol
• Instagraminstagram.com/theccfpp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-cos-cob-fire-police-patrol-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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