HIANLOLAND FIRE COMPANY

What HIANLOLAND FIRE COMPANY does

Hianloland Fire Company is a volunteer, nonprofit fire and emergency medical services organization established in 1940 and headquartered in West Greenwich, Rhode Island. The company provides 24/7 fire suppression, emergency medical response, wildland firefighting, vehicle extrication, and large-animal rescue to the residents of West Greenwich and surrounding communities through mutual aid. In 2024, the organization responded to 457 calls (224 fire-related and 233 EMS) with an average of more than nine volunteers responding per call, and its members logged 1,565 combined training hours.

The company operates a fleet of six apparatus plus an ATV out of two stations (Station 1 at 270 Victory Highway and Station 2 at 244 Plain Road). Fleet assets include Engine 16 (2007 Kenworth/Southern Fire, 1,250 GPM pump), Engine 20 (2003 Ferrara Intruder II with Waterous Eclipse CAFS system), Brush 17 (custom LMTV 4x4 with 670-gallon tank), Squad 19 (4x4 mini pumper with one of the state's only horse harness rescue systems), Tanker 18, Tanker 19, and Utility 19 (Polaris Ranger 800 ATV). Grant-funded equipment added in 2024 includes thermal imaging cameras, a turnout gear extractor, iPads for apparatus-based reporting, and the initial implementation of a Rapid Intervention Team program. Training follows NFPA 1001 standards and is delivered at no cost to members through partnerships with the Rhode Island Fire Academy, FEMA, and VFIS University.

Hianloland generates no commercial revenue. Its funding model rests entirely on community donations, fundraising events (including annual clam cake and chowder dinners and craft fairs), and grant awards. Donations are processed via Square checkout, with the Pink Patch breast cancer awareness program operated as a $10 donation channel through the Rhode Island Chapter of Pink Heals. The company is led by Chief Rich Patterson Jr. and a command team of three Assistant Chiefs and one Deputy Chief, and is supported by an in-house CrossFit affiliate (CrossFit Hianloland) that serves as a member wellness benefit.

Name

HIANLOLAND FIRE COMPANY

Legal name

Hianloland Fire Company

Website

https://hianlolandfire.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hianloland Fire Company is a volunteer, nonprofit fire and EMS organization founded in 1940 that provides 24/7 fire suppression, emergency medical response, wildland firefighting, and rescue services to West Greenwich, Rhode Island and surrounding communities. It operates two stations, six apparatus plus an ATV, and is funded entirely by donations, fundraisers, and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection and Emergency Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216), Fire Protection (922160)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIAGAB

Fire & Rescue Services (Fire Suppression, Rescue)

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

SECONDARYAFAMAEAE

Wildfire Suppression & Incident Response

Agriculture & Food Production/Forestry & Logging/Forest Health, Pest & Fire Management Services

Keywords

• Volunteer fire services
• Emergency medical response
• Wildland firefighting
• Rescue operations
• Fire safety education

Headquarters

HQ city

West Greenwich

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The organization relies on community donations and fundraising activities including annual clam cake and chowder dinners, craft fair fundraisers, and general donations to support their mission and equipment purchases.
2. Grant Funding: The organization receives grant funding for equipment and program enhancements, including thermal imaging cameras, gear extractors, iPads for apparatus, and RIT (Rapid Intervention Team) implementation.
3. Membership Fees: While training is provided at no cost to members, membership application process exists for volunteer firefighters.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hianloland Fire Company is a volunteer non-profit fire company that provides 24/7 fire suppression, emergency medical services, wildland firefighting, and rescue operations (including vehicle extrication and large animal rescue) to West Greenwich, Rhode Island and surrounding communities. The organization operates a fleet of six specialized apparatus plus a Utility ATV, supports volunteers with NFPA 1001-standard training and a free CrossFit-based wellness program, and engages in community fundraising and awareness initiatives such as the Pink Patch program.

Product overview

Hianloland Fire Company provides emergency response services through a fleet of specialized apparatus (Engine 16, Engine 20, Brush 17, Squad 19, Tanker 18, Tanker 19, Utility 19) and supports volunteer members with training programs (NFPA 1001 standards) and wellness services (CrossFit Hianloland). The company also operates community programs including the Pink Patch breast cancer awareness initiative. The organization serves West Greenwich, Rhode Island and surrounding communities since 1940.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Responded to 457 calls in 2024 with over nine members per call on average
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rhode Island Chapter of Pink HealscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPink Heals is a local non-profit 501c3 organization that raises money to support all types of cancer. They partner with public safety, local businesses, and families to bring the community together. Hianloland participates in the #PinkPatchProject through this partnership, offering pink patches to supporters who donate $10 to Pink Heals.
• #PinkPatchProjectminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNationwide public awareness campaign dedicated to the fight against breast cancer and supporting breast cancer research. Hianloland participates by producing and distributing pink patches to raise awareness.
• Boy Scout Troop 35minorOthersHianloland Fire Company proudly sponsors Boy Scout Troop 35 as part of community outreach and youth development efforts.
• Cub Scout Pack 7minorOthersHianloland Fire Company proudly sponsors Cub Scout Pack 7 as part of community outreach and youth development efforts.
• Rhode Island Fire AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining is held at RI Fire Academy facilities in addition to company stations and specialized facilities. Members receive training following NFPA 1001 standards.
• National GridminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides utility safety training programs for emergency responders including Natural Gas Pipeline Safety and Electrical Safety programs at no cost to members.
• FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides Incident Command System (ICS) training including IS-100.C, IS-200.C, IS-700.B, and IS-800.C courses for emergency responders at no cost.
• VFIS UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides over 500 educational and training courses for emergency responders with certificates awarded upon course completion.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Others

• W.S. Darley & Co: Long-standing supplier and publisher serving fire and EMS agencies, including equipment distribution and Fire Apparatus Magazine. Comparable as a fire/EMS industry supplier and ecosystem partner rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Ferrara Fire Apparatus: Custom fire apparatus manufacturer (also part of REV Group) whose Intruder II platform is the basis for Hianloland's Engine 20. Operates in the same fire apparatus category and serves the same volunteer/career department market.
• KME (Kovatch Mobile Equipment): Fire apparatus manufacturer (REV Group) whose KME cab platform is on Hianloland's Tanker 19. Comparable as a vendor/supplier in the same fire apparatus category, serving similar volunteer and municipal customers.
• Seagrave Fire Apparatus: Established U.S. fire apparatus manufacturer producing custom pumpers, tankers, and aerial vehicles. Comparable in fire apparatus category and customer base of municipal and volunteer departments.
• E-ONE: Major manufacturer of fire trucks and rescue vehicles owned by REV Group. Directly comparable as a fire apparatus provider serving municipal and volunteer fire departments in the same category.
• Spartan Emergency Response: Fire and emergency vehicle manufacturer (REV Group) producing pumpers, tankers, and rescue vehicles. Comparable to Hianloland as a supplier in the same fire apparatus category, serving volunteer and municipal fire departments.
• Pierce Manufacturing: Largest U.S. manufacturer of custom fire apparatus, owned by REV Group. Directly comparable to Hianloland as a peer manufacturer/supplier serving the same fire service market category.
• HME (Hutchinson Manufacturing & Engineering / HME Ahrens-Fox): Custom fire apparatus and cab manufacturer whose HME/Custom Cab is built into Hianloland's Engine 20. Operates in the same fire apparatus category with overlapping customer base of volunteer and municipal departments.
• SVI Trucks: Specialty heavy-duty rescue, fire, and command vehicles manufacturer. Comparable as a specialty apparatus provider in the same category, particularly for rescue and industrial use cases adjacent to Hianloland's service set.
• REV Group: Public conglomerate (NYSE: REVG) that owns leading fire apparatus manufacturers including Pierce, E-ONE, KME, and Ferrara. Highly comparable as the parent of multiple vendors whose equipment Hianloland operates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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