FARMINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT INC

What FARMINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT INC does

Farmington Fire Department Inc, legally the Farmington Volunteer Fire Association Inc., is a 100% volunteer, non-profit fire company chartered on January 22, 1948, as Division II, Battalion 9, serving the Town of Farmington in the northwest corner of Ontario County, New York. The department operates from two fire stations (Station #1 in the Pumpkin Hook hamlet at 1225 Hook Rd and Station #2 near State Route 96 and Hook Road) and provides fire suppression, rescue services, emergency first response, and highway incident coverage across approximately 36 square miles protecting over 10,000 residents, in addition to commercial facilities including the Finger Lakes Casino and Race Track and 7 miles of the New York State Thruway (I-90).

The organization's core "product" is emergency response delivered directly through 911 dispatch and an automatic box alarm system for structure fires, supported by a fleet of engines, ladder trucks, rescue vehicles, brush trucks, and utility vehicles manufactured by Pierce, Sutphen, and Chevrolet. Beyond emergency services, the department operates community-facing programs including the annual Pumpkin Hook Carnival (rides, parade, chicken BBQ, fireworks), RecruitNY open house events, Ladies Auxiliary legacy programs (consolidated into Support Members in 2015), Explorers and Firebirds youth initiatives, and fire prevention education under the "Neighbors Helping Neighbors" motto.

The business model is community-funded rather than commercial. Revenue derives from voluntary community donations, proceeds from the annual Pumpkin Hook Carnival and other fundraising activities, likely some level of tax-based funding through the Town of Farmington government, and grants accessed via partnerships with the New York State Office of Fire Prevention & Control and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. There is no commercial pricing, no per-incident billing disclosed, and no published financial statements. The go-to-market model is community-led volunteer recruitment (downloadable applications, background checks, interviews) rather than a sales motion. Mutual aid agreements with surrounding municipalities (Canandaigua, Macedon, Manchester, Victor, plus Monroe and Wayne counties) and partnerships with Victor Farmington Volunteer Ambulance, Fingerlakes Ambulance, and Mercy Flight Central extend operational capacity without extending the service territory's primary customer base.

Name

FARMINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT INC

Legal name

Farmington Volunteer Fire Association Inc.

Website

https://farmingtonfd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Farmington Volunteer Fire Association is a 100% volunteer, non-profit fire department serving the Town of Farmington, Ontario County, New York, from two stations across 36 square miles, funded by community donations and fundraising rather than commercial revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection Services

NAICS

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 department
• Fire suppression services
• Emergency rescue services
• Mutual aid response
• Community fire safety

Headquarters

HQ city

FARMINGTON, Connecticut

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Community Donations and Fundraising: The organization relies on community donations and fundraising activities including the annual Pumpkin Hook Carnival to fund operations, equipment, and facility improvements such as the new Station 2.
2. Tax-based Funding: As a volunteer fire department serving the Town of Farmington, likely receives some level of tax-based funding through the town government for providing essential fire protection services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Farmington Volunteer Fire Association provides 100% volunteer fire suppression, emergency rescue, and mutual aid services across approximately 36 square miles of the Town of Farmington in Ontario County, New York, protecting over 10,000 residents from two fire stations. Beyond emergency response, the organization conducts community fire prevention education, volunteer recruitment through RecruitNY open houses, and operates the annual Pumpkin Hook Carnival as its primary fundraising mechanism.

Product overview

The Farmington Volunteer Fire Association is a 100% volunteer fire department providing fire suppression, rescue services, and emergency response to the Town of Farmington in Ontario County, New York. Founded in 1948, the department operates from two fire stations (Station #1 in Pumpkin Hook and Station #2 near State Route 96) and covers approximately 36 square miles protecting over 10,000 residents. The department's fleet includes rescue pumpers, brush trucks, utility vehicles, ladder trucks, and heavy rescue apparatus. Beyond emergency services, the department conducts community outreach including annual recruitment events and the Pumpkin Hook Carnival fundraiser. The department operates under the motto 'Neighbors Helping Neighbors' and provides mutual aid to surrounding municipalities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pumpkin Hook Carnival: Annual carnival event organized by the Farmington Volunteer Fire Association, held in July/August at the Pumpkin Hook hamlet location.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Shortsville Fire DepartmentminorOthersMutual Aid agreement for fire and rescue support between neighboring fire departments.
• Manchester Fire DepartmentminorOthersMutual Aid agreement for fire and rescue support. Manchester 1781 participates in Pumpkin Hook Carnival parade.
• Victor Fire DepartmentminorOthersMutual Aid agreement for fire and rescue support between neighboring fire departments.
• Victor Farmington Volunteer AmbulanceminorOthersMutual Aid agreement for emergency medical services support.
• Macedon Fire DepartmentminorOthersMutual Aid agreement for fire and rescue support between neighboring fire departments.
• Canandaigua Fire DepartmentminorOthersMutual Aid agreement for fire and rescue support to surrounding towns.
• Fishers Fire DepartmentminorOthersMutual Aid agreement for fire and rescue support.
• Bloomfield Fire DepartmentminorOthersMutual Aid agreement for fire and rescue support (also listed as East Bloomfield Fire Department).
• Egypt Fire DepartmentminorOthersMutual Aid agreement for fire and rescue support.
• Port Gibson Fire DepartmentminorOthersMutual Aid agreement for fire and rescue support.
• Fingerlakes AmbulanceminorOthersMutual Aid agreement for emergency medical services support.
• Monroe CountyminorOthersMutual Aid agreement with Monroe County for extended fire and rescue coverage in neighboring county.
• Wayne CountyminorOthersMutual Aid agreement with Wayne County for extended fire and rescue coverage in neighboring county.
• Ontario County Emergency ManagementminorOthersCounty-level emergency management agency providing coordination and resources.
• New York State Office of Fire Prevention & ControlminorOthersState agency providing fire prevention resources, training, and coordination.
• National Fallen Firefighters FoundationminorOthersNon-profit organization supporting firefighters and their families.
• Mercy Flight CentralminorOthersAir medical transport service for critical patients requiring advanced care.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Victor Fire Department: Mutual aid partner volunteer fire department serving the Town of Victor in Ontario County, NY. Similar community-based volunteer model with comparable coverage area, mutual aid relationships, and fundraising-driven revenue structure.
• Manchester Fire Department: Mutual aid partner volunteer fire department in Ontario County, NY. Comparable size and structure, actively participates in Pumpkin Hook Carnival parade. Similar community-based operational and funding model.
• Fishers Fire Department: Mutual aid partner volunteer fire department serving the Fishers area in Ontario County, NY. Similar community-supported volunteer organization with comparable apparatus and response protocols.
• Finger Lakes Ambulance: Mutual aid partner emergency medical services provider in the Ontario County region. Nonprofit volunteer organization delivering comparable community-based pre-hospital services.
• Victor Farmington Volunteer Ambulance (VFVA): Mutual aid partner nonprofit providing emergency medical services in the Farmington/Victor area. Complementary service provider with similar volunteer-based nonprofit structure and funding through donations and billing.
• East Bloomfield Fire Department: Mutual aid partner volunteer fire department in Ontario County, NY. Provides fire suppression and rescue to East Bloomfield with similar volunteer structure, service offerings, and regional integration.
• Canandaigua Fire Department: Mutual aid partner volunteer/municipal fire department serving the City and Town of Canandaigua in Ontario County, NY. Provides fire suppression and rescue services to a comparable residential/commercial community with similar apparatus and response protocols.
• Macedon Fire Department: Mutual aid partner volunteer fire department in Wayne County, NY. Provides fire and rescue services to Town of Macedon with parallel volunteer governance structure, fundraising model, and equipment profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PumpkinHookCarnival
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/farmington-fire-department-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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