FAYETTEVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

What FAYETTEVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT does

The Fayetteville Volunteer Fire Department is a 100% volunteer nonprofit fire company founded in October 1953 and incorporated on March 29, 1954, in Fayetteville, Pennsylvania. It provides fire suppression, vehicle extrication, technical rescue, hazmat support, and first-responder EMS services to residents and businesses across most of Franklin County, with mutual aid extended to Adams and Cumberland counties. The department is designated as Emergency Services number 7 in Franklin County and runs an average of 600-900 emergency response calls per year, making it one of the busiest volunteer fire companies in the county. Its ambulance service was the first to be certified in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania by the Department of Health in 1977.

The department operates a fleet that includes two Pierce fire wagons (Engine 7-1 and Engine 7-2), a Seagrave Heavy Rescue Squad (Squad 7), a 2012 Ford F-350 brush truck, a 2013 Dodge Ram utility truck, and a Polaris UTV. EMS coverage is delivered 24/7 by approximately 50 paid Paramedics and EMTs staffing five ambulances (operable as MICUs), one medic unit, and five medical transport vans. The fire service itself remains entirely volunteer-staffed, supported by a Live-In Program that provides free housing, training at the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy, Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute, and National Fire Academy, and career placement pipelines to departments including Washington DC FD, Montgomery County Fire Rescue, and Chambersburg Borough FD.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through community donations and fundraising activities (bingo, dinners, carnivals, chicken BBQs, Gun and Cash Bash, Breakfast with Santa, New Year's Day Pork & Sauerkraut Dinner), supplemented by hall rentals for community events and $10 reflective address signs delivered and installed free of charge within the service area. Distribution is direct to community members through emergency response, with marketing conducted via Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, email newsletter, and the on-site Live Run Log. The organization is governed by elected fire line officers and administrative leadership including Fire Chief Bill Wishard, Deputy Chief Brady Bumbaugh, and President Mark Bumbaugh, with no parent company or external ownership.

Name

FAYETTEVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

Legal name

Fayetteville Volunteer Fire Company

Website

https://fayettevillefirerescue.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Fayetteville Volunteer Fire Department is a 100% volunteer nonprofit fire and EMS company founded in 1953 in Fayetteville, Pennsylvania, providing fire suppression, rescue, and 24/7 paid EMS services to Franklin County residents and businesses with mutual aid to adjacent counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire and Rescue Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216), Fire Protection (922160), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Safety Administration (Fire/EMS, Emergency Management) (BPAIACAL), Emergency Response Team (ERT) Staffing & Incident Management Support (BPABANAD), Fire Watch & Life Safety Patrols (HSAHAKAH)

Keywords

• Volunteer fire department
• Emergency medical services
• Fire suppression services
• Technical rescue operations
• Community fundraising programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Fayetteville, Pennsylvania

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The department relies on donations and fundraising activities to support operations. A 2024 Capital Campaign aims to raise $100,000 for facility improvements. Community fundraising includes bingo, drawings, dinners, carnivals, chicken BBQs, and annual open houses.
2. Hall Rentals: The department offers hall rentals for community events as a revenue source.
3. Address Signs: The department sells reflective address signs for $10 each to help fund emergency response improvements. Firefighters will deliver and install signs free of charge within the service area.
4. Event Tickets and Fundraisers: Gun and Cash Bash events, breakfast with Santa, and New Year's Day Pork & Sauerkraut Dinner generate revenue through ticket sales and community participation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Fayetteville Volunteer Fire Department provides fire suppression, vehicle extrication, technical rescue, hazmat support, and first-responder emergency medical services to residents and businesses in most of Franklin County, with mutual aid to Adams and Cumberland counties. The department operates a 100% volunteer fire force alongside approximately 50 paid Paramedics and EMTs, supplemented by hall rentals, reflective address sign sales, fundraising events, and a Live-In volunteer housing program.

Product overview

Fayetteville Volunteer Fire Department is a 100% volunteer organization established in 1953 providing fire, rescue, and medical protection services to the community. The department operates a fleet of apparatus including two Pierce Fire Wagons (ENGINE 7-1 and ENGINE 7-2), a Seagrave Heavy Rescue Squad (SQUAD 7), Ford Brush Truck (BRUSH 7), Dodge Utility Truck (UTILITY 7), and Polaris UTV. Additionally, the department provides EMS services through a paid staff of approximately 50 Paramedics and EMTs operating five ambulances, one medic unit, and five medical transport vans 24/7. Supporting services include a Live-In Program for volunteers, Hall Rentals, Reflective Address Signs sales, and various fundraising events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire, Rescue, and Medical Protection Services Provides fire suppression, vehicle extrication, technical rescue, hazmat support, and first-responder emergency medical services to residents and businesses in most of Franklin County with mutual aid to Adams and Cumberland counties. Runs 600-900 emergency responses per year.
• EMS Fleet Services Five ambulances operable at MICU level, one medic unit, and five medical transport vans operated by approximately 50 paid Paramedics and EMTs providing 24/7 service. First EMS ambulance service certified in Pennsylvania by the Department of Health in 1977.
• Live-In Program Resident volunteer firefighter program providing cost-free housing with wireless internet, workout facilities, cable TV, laundry, and kitchen access in exchange for volunteer service. Includes paid training at Pennsylvania State Fire Academy, Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute, and National Fire Academy, with all registration, travel, and lodging costs covered.
• Reflective Address Signs Reflective address signs designed for mailboxes to help emergency responders locate homes quickly. Sold at $10 each with free delivery and installation provided by firefighters within the Fayetteville Fire first due area.
• Hall Rentals Rental of the fire department hall facilities for community events, serving as an ongoing revenue source for the fire company.
• Fundraising Events Annual community events including the Gun and Cash Bash (with $10 tickets covering admission, food, beverages, and over $17,000 in prizes), Breakfast with Santa, and New Year's Day Pork and Sauerkraut Dinner.

Quantifiable outcome

• 600-900 emergency runs per year
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pennsylvania State Fire AcademycoreOthersLive-In Program members attend training at the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy. The department covers all costs including registration, travel, and lodging for training programs.
• Maryland Fire and Rescue InstitutecoreOthersLive-In Program members attend training at the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute. The department covers all costs including registration, travel, and lodging for training programs.
• National Fire AcademycoreOthersLive-In Program members attend national-level training programs. The department covers all costs including registration, travel, and lodging for training opportunities.
• Shippensburg UniversityminorOthersNearby post-secondary institution that Live-In Program participants may attend while serving at the department.
• Mont Alto CollegeminorOthersNearby community college serving Live-In Program participants educational needs.
• Wilson CollegeminorOthersNearby college accessible to Live-In Program participants.
• Hagerstown Community CollegeminorOthersNearby community college serving Live-In Program participants.
• Gettysburg CollegeminorOthersNearby educational institution accessible to Live-In Program participants.
• Chambersburg Borough FDminorOthersCareer fire department where several current and past Live-In Program participants have obtained employment after training at Fayetteville.
• Letterkenny FDminorOthersCareer fire department that has employed Fayetteville Live-In Program graduates.
• Washington DC FDminorOthersMajor metropolitan fire department that has employed Fayetteville Live-In Program graduates.
• Montgomery County Fire RescueminorOthersCounty fire department that has employed Fayetteville Live-In Program graduates.
• Howard County Fire RescueminorOthersCounty fire and rescue department that has employed Fayetteville Live-In Program graduates.
• Anne Arundel County Fire RescueminorOthersCounty fire and rescue department that has employed Fayetteville Live-In Program graduates.
• Loudoun County Fire and RescueminorOthersCounty fire and rescue department that has employed Fayetteville Live-In Program graduates.
• Winchester Fire and RescueminorOthersCity fire and rescue department that has employed Fayetteville Live-In Program graduates.
• Franklin County Firemen's AssociationcoreOthersThe department joined the Franklin County Firemen's Association in 1953, shortly after its founding, providing mutual support and networking with other fire companies in the county.
• HACC (Harrisburg Area Community College)minorOthersNearby community college accessible to Live-In Program participants.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Kimberton Fire Company: Volunteer fire company serving East Pikeland Township in Chester County, PA. Comparable as a community-supported volunteer fire and EMS provider operating in a similar Pennsylvania suburban-rural service area.
• Lionville Fire Company: Volunteer fire company serving Uwchlan Township in Chester County, PA. Comparable volunteer fire and EMS provider operating in a similar Southeastern Pennsylvania suburban corridor with active fundraising and community programs.
• Minquas Fire Company: Volunteer fire company based in Downingtown, PA. Comparable as a long-standing Chester County volunteer fire organization providing fire, rescue, and EMS response in a similar community-embedded model.
• Radnor Fire Company: Volunteer fire company serving Wayne/Radnor Township in Delaware County, PA. Comparable volunteer fire and EMS organization with similar fundraising model and active community engagement.
• West Whiteland Fire Company: Volunteer/combination fire company serving West Whiteland Township in Chester County, PA. Directly comparable as a Southeastern Pennsylvania volunteer fire company providing fire suppression, rescue, and EMS services to a similar suburban-rural community.
• Berwyn Fire Company: Volunteer fire company serving Easttown Township in Chester County, PA. Directly comparable as a volunteer fire and EMS provider with a similar mix of fire apparatus, ambulance service, and community fundraising activities.
• Goshen Fire Company: Volunteer fire company serving West Goshen Township, Chester County, PA. Comparable as a volunteer fire/EMS organization in the same region, supported by community donations and fundraising events.

Broad incumbents

• American Medical Response (AMR): Large national commercial EMS provider. Comparable as an organization providing paid paramedic and EMT ambulance services, though operating on a much larger commercial scale versus Fayetteville's nonprofit model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/fayettevillefirerescue
• Facebookfacebook.com/@fayettevillefirerescue
• Instagraminstagram.com/fayettevillefirerescue
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fayetteville-volunteer-fire-department

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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