Harris Hill Volunteer Fire Co

What Harris Hill Volunteer Fire Co does

Harris Hill Volunteer Fire Company is a private, nonprofit volunteer fire department headquartered at 8630 Main Street in Williamsville, Erie County, New York. It provides 24/7 emergency response services — fire suppression, emergency medical services (EMS), ice water rescue, motor vehicle accident response, and drafting operations — to residents and businesses within its designated fire district covering the Town of Clarence and surrounding areas. The organization operates a dual-response model with separate fire and EMS incident tracking, having handled 610-635 incidents annually in 2023-2025, with 311 incidents recorded in the first half of 2026. The company is led by Secretary Paul Szydlowski, who authors operational and community news updates through the official website.

The underlying technology stack is conventional emergency-services equipment: apparatus, hoses, rescue tools, and ice rescue gear. The public-facing digital presence runs on the Firehouse Solutions platform (a service of Technology Reflections, Inc.), hosting incident statistics, news articles, an RSS feed, and links to Facebook and Twitter social channels. The site has logged over 743,192 visitors since August 28, 2023, with 440 visitors on July 17, 2026, indicating sustained local digital engagement.

As a volunteer organization, Harris Hill does not generate commercial revenue. It is funded primarily through taxes and community donations, with services provided at no direct cost to district residents. The organization maintains reciprocal training and mutual aid partnerships with neighboring volunteer fire companies — Clarence Fire Department (joint ice water rescue training) and Getzville Fire Company (annual GRIT rapid intervention training weekend). Additional community-facing partnerships include participation in the American Lung Association's Fight for Air Climb, fitness training with F45 Training, and SkillsUSA regional competitions through Erie 1 BOCES. There is no parent company, no private equity backing, and no disclosed operating budget.

Name

Harris Hill Volunteer Fire Co

Legal name

Harris Hill Volunteer Fire Company

Website

https://hhvfc.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Harris Hill Volunteer Fire Company is a private nonprofit volunteer fire department based in Williamsville, Erie County, NY, providing 24/7 fire suppression, EMS, and rescue services to residents and businesses within its designated fire district, funded through taxes and community donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

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 services
• Emergency medical response
• Fire suppression services
• Ice water rescue
• Community fire protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Williamsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Harris Hill Volunteer Fire Company is a volunteer fire department providing 24/7 emergency services to residents and businesses within the Harris Hill fire district in Erie County, NY. Core services include fire suppression, emergency medical services (EMS), ice water rescue, motor vehicle accident response, and drafting operations from alternative water sources. The organization also conducts firefighter training programs and community safety education, operating as a nonprofit funded through taxes and community donations.

Product overview

Harris Hill Volunteer Fire Company operates as a volunteer fire department serving Erie County, NY with a dual-role emergency response model. The organization provides two primary services: Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services (EMS), each tracked separately in incident reporting. Supporting these core functions are community education programs and comprehensive firefighter training initiatives. The company maintains a public-facing website (built on Firehouse Solutions platform) for community engagement, incident reporting, event information, and educational content.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Protection Services Emergency fire response and fire suppression operations for residents and businesses within the Harris Hill fire district in Erie County, NY. Dispatched through the 911 system and available 24/7.
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Emergency medical response and ambulance services provided to residents within the Harris Hill fire district, dispatched through the 911 system and tracked separately from fire incidents.
• Ice Water Rescue Ice water rescue operations for residents and visitors in and around bodies of water within the fire district, supported by cold-water rescue gear and ongoing ice rescue training.
• Motor Vehicle Accident Response Emergency response and support for motor vehicle accidents within the fire district, including rollover incidents and related rescue operations.
• Community Education and Outreach Public safety education for community residents, including 911 calling guidance, fire hydrant awareness, and participation in community events such as the Fight for Air Climb to benefit the American Lung Association.
• Firefighter Training Programs Ongoing firefighter training programs covering drafting operations, ice water rescue, rapid intervention (GRIT), and skills competitions such as SkillsUSA Regional, supporting firefighter readiness and safety.

Quantifiable outcome

• 311 incidents handled in first half of 2026
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• American Lung AssociationminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 May 2026Firefighters Gugino, Hand, and Koszuta participated in the Fight for Air Climb at Sahlen Field, a stair climb event that benefits the American Lung Association. The event supports efforts for cleaner air and raises funds for research for those living with lung disease.
• F45 TrainingminorOthers · 12 February 2026F45 Training hosted a strength training session for Harris Hill firefighters. Physical fitness and strength training are integral to firefighter readiness for emergencies. Instructor Caroline led the session.
• Getzville Fire CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGetzville Fire Company hosts the annual 'Grit' (Getzville Rapid Intervention Training) weekend, which Harris Hill firefighters participate in. This two-day course focuses on rapid deployment needed to rescue colleagues who are lost, injured, or trapped during emergencies, featuring scenarios based on real-life incidents.
• Clarence Fire DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHarris Hill and Clarence firefighters regularly conduct joint training exercises including ice water rescue training, demonstrating mutual aid cooperation between the neighboring volunteer fire companies.
• Erie 1 BOCESminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHarris Hill firefighters Ethan Pinto and Brady Kaufman competed in the Area 1 SkillsUSA Regional Competition as part of Erie 1 BOCES, with Ethan placing second in Electrical Construction Wiring and Brody placing third in First Aid/CPR.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• American Medical Response (AMR): Largest private-sector EMS provider in the U.S., offering contracted ambulance and medical transport services. Relevant broader incumbent shaping EMS delivery models and funding that influence volunteer EMS providers like Harris Hill.

Regional players

• Bowmansville Volunteer Fire Company: Volunteer fire company serving a neighboring portion of eastern Erie County. Operates a similar suburban volunteer response model within the same regional mutual aid network as Harris Hill.
• East Amherst Volunteer Fire Company: Volunteer fire company serving East Amherst in Erie County, NY. Operates a comparable suburban volunteer fire/EMS model in the same regional service area as Harris Hill.
• Town of Amherst Fire Department: Regional volunteer/paid fire and EMS provider serving neighboring Amherst, NY in Erie County. Comparable suburban volunteer/mixed fire/EMS service model in the same county.

Direct peers

• Getzville Fire Company: Neighboring volunteer fire company in Erie County, NY that hosts the annual GRIT rapid intervention training attended by Harris Hill firefighters. Operates an analogous volunteer fire/EMS model serving an adjacent district.
• Clarence Fire Department: Neighboring volunteer fire department in the Town of Clarence, NY that conducts joint ice water rescue training and mutual aid responses with Harris Hill. Closest geographic and operational peer within the same fire service ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/harris-hill-volunteer-fire-co

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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