GREAT FALLS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED 22066

What GREAT FALLS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED 22066 does

The Great Falls Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit volunteer fire company that has operated continuously since its founding on May 5, 1942 as the Forestville Volunteer Fire Department (renamed in November 1955). It runs Station 12 in the Great Falls area of Fairfax County, Virginia, under a hybrid staffing model in which 22 Fairfax County career firefighters provide 24/7/365 coverage supplemented by roughly 20 operational and 20 administrative volunteers from the department's membership. Core services include fire suppression (Engine 412), advanced and basic life support emergency medical services via Medic 412 and Ambulance 412 (both four-wheel-drive capable and unique in the county), tanker-based water supply (2,500-gallon Tanker 412 reflecting the area's lack of hydrants), and swiftwater rescue on the Potomac River Gorge using rigid-hull inflatable boats powered by 65 HP Mercury jet motors and dedicated support vehicles. The department also provides community event EMS coverage and fire safety education.

The organization funds its operations primarily through community donations and an annual fund drive, a cell tower ground lease established in 1998, and modest direct sales of $15 reflective house number signs intended to help responders locate residences at night. It participates in a county-wide mutual aid network that pools over 300 operationally qualified volunteers across Fairfax County's twelve active volunteer departments. A 2007 agreement with the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors culminated in the March 2012 opening of a LEED Gold certified replacement station at 9916 Georgetown Pike — the first Fairfax County government building to achieve that certification — co-funded with approximately $1,000,000 and two acres of land contributed by the department.

Name

GREAT FALLS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED 22066

Legal name

Great Falls Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated

Website

https://greatfallsvfd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1942

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Great Falls Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit operating Station 12 in Great Falls, Virginia, providing 24/7 fire suppression, ALS/BLS emergency medical services, and swiftwater rescue on the Potomac River Gorge for the Fairfax County community under a hybrid volunteer and Fairfax County career-staffing model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Fire and Rescue Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216), Ambulance Services (62191)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Operations & Dispatch (HLAJAGAC), Natural Disaster Preparedness & Recovery (Storm/Flood/Wildfire) (BPABANAI)

Keywords

• Volunteer fire department
• Emergency medical services
• Swiftwater rescue
• Fire suppression services
• Community fire safety

Headquarters

HQ city

Great Falls

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Revenue derived from annual fund drive, generous community donations, memorial gifts in honor of loved ones, and fundraisers conducted by other organizations (car washes to black tie events). Tax-deductible contributions as 501(c)(4) corporation.
2. Cell Tower Rent: Revenue from rent obtained from a cell tower erected on department property in 1998, leased as additional revenue source and for county emergency communications equipment.
3. Reflective Sign Sales: Sale of reflective house number plates for $15 per sign or set of numbers. Proceeds benefit the Great Falls Volunteer Fire Department. Designed to help emergency personnel locate residences at night.
4. Capital Contributions for Station Construction: Contributed approximately $1,000,000 and 2 acres of land towards construction of new fire station (late 2008/early 2009).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Great Falls Volunteer Fire Department provides 24/7 emergency response services from Station 12 in Great Falls, Virginia. Core offerings include fire suppression (Engine 412 and Tanker 412), Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support emergency medical services via Medic 412 and Ambulance 412 (the only 4x4 ambulances in Fairfax County), and swiftwater rescue operations on the Potomac River Gorge. The department also delivers fire safety education and sells reflective house number signs to residents to support rapid emergency address identification.

Product overview

Great Falls Volunteer Fire Department operates as a combined volunteer and career fire department providing 24/7 emergency response services from Station 12. The department offers fire suppression via Engine 412 and Tanker 412, emergency medical services through Medic 412 and Ambulance 412 (including 4x4 ambulances unique in Fairfax County), and swift water rescue on the Potomac River using specialized boats and support vehicles. The fleet also includes Brush 412 for off-road firefighting and Utility vehicles for various support roles. Beyond emergency response, the department provides community services including fire safety education and sells reflective house number signs. The volunteer program offers operational (EMS/Firefighter) and administrative membership tracks with comprehensive training through Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Academy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Suppression Services Firefighting response and suppression operations staffed 24/7 by career personnel with volunteer support, covering Great Falls and surrounding areas of Fairfax County, including areas without fire hydrants via Tanker 412.
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulance services provided via Medic 412 and Ambulance 412 units, with 4x4 capability for off-road and trail access.
• Swiftwater Rescue Services Swift water rescue operations on Potomac River Gorge and flooded roadways using Rigid-hull Inflatable Boats (RIB/Zodiacs) powered by 65 HP Mercury jet motors, staffed by two-person crews.
• Fire Safety Education Fire prevention tips, escape planning, child safety seat installation guidance via NHTSA referral, and community outreach programs for residents.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 10,000 volunteer hours contributed in 2012
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fairfax County Board of SupervisorscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2007Agreement ratified in March 2007 whereby the GFVFD donated land to Fairfax County and the county built a new facility with space for volunteer meeting rooms, offices, and other facilities, with not-to-exceed cost of $12 million. Voters approved bond referendum in November 2007.
• Fairfax County Fire and Rescue DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer staff from Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department staffs the station 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Volunteers work hand-in-hand with career staff providing supplemental staffing on engine, tanker and medic units.
• Other Fairfax County Volunteer Fire DepartmentsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer firefighters, paramedics and EMTs pool resources with members of other Fairfax County Volunteer Fire Departments to place units in service across the county during major incidents or when career staff is in training. Over 300 operationally qualified volunteers in the county system.
• Fairfax County School BoardminorOthersIn 1959, the department acquired land at 9916 Georgetown Pike from the Fairfax County School Board for construction of the fire station.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• American Red Cross: National nonprofit that provides adjacent emergency response, disaster relief, and community preparedness services. Comparable as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the emergency preparedness space but does not directly compete for fire/EMS service delivery.
• National Volunteer Fire Council: National association supporting volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue organizations across the U.S. Not a direct competitor but represents the broader ecosystem GFVFD operates within and could be a relevant comparable for organizational structure and advocacy.

Broad incumbents

• Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department: The umbrella public agency that provides the 22 career firefighters staffing GFVFD's Station 12 on a 24/7/365 basis. It is the broader incumbent operating across all 12 Fairfax County volunteer stations and would absorb GFVFD's service territory if the volunteer model were dissolved.

Regional players

• Dulles Volunteer Rescue Squad: Volunteer EMS/rescue organization serving the Dulles area of Loudoun County, Virginia. Comparable volunteer-based emergency response nonprofit in Northern Virginia, though geographically distinct from GFVFD's Fairfax County service area.

Direct peers

• Centreville Volunteer Fire Department: Another of the twelve active Fairfax County volunteer fire departments, operating the same combined volunteer-and-career model with Fairfax County FRD staffing. Directly comparable in governance, funding mix (donations + cell tower rents), and service scope.
• Burke Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department: Fairfax County volunteer fire and rescue department sharing the same Fairfax County FRD career-staffing arrangement, donation-based capital funding, and combined volunteer/career model. Direct peer within the same county volunteer system.
• McLean Volunteer Fire Department: One of twelve active volunteer fire departments within Fairfax County. GFVFD was originally founded as an auxiliary to the McLean VFD in 1942, and the two share the same county partnership model, recruitment freeze dynamics, and 501(c)(4) governance structure serving a suburban Virginia community.
• Vienna Volunteer Fire Department: Fairfax County volunteer fire department (Station 14) operating the same combined volunteer/career staffing model and 501(c)(4) donation-funded structure. Directly comparable in scale, mission, and county-partnership dynamics.
• Annandale Volunteer Fire Department: Another Fairfax County volunteer fire department operating under the same 12-department county structure with combined career and volunteer staffing. Comparable in mission scope, funding model, and operational scale.
• Franconia Volunteer Fire Department: Fairfax County volunteer fire department sharing the county-wide volunteer/career hybrid model and donation-based capital funding. Direct comparable in governance, recruitment practices, and service delivery structure.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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