Hopewell Fire Department Inc

What Hopewell Fire Department Inc does

Hopewell Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. is a New York not-for-profit corporation and qualified volunteer fire department under Section 150(e) of the Internal Revenue Code, operating continuously since March 1959 to provide firefighting, rescue, emergency medical, and public safety services to the Town of Hopewell in Ontario County, near Canandaigua, NY. The department is staffed by approximately 13 volunteer personnel and operates from two stations at 3393 County Rd 4 and 4018 State Route 5 & 20, delivering services pursuant to an exclusive agreement with the Town of Hopewell and through mutual aid arrangements with neighboring departments such as Farmington Fire Department.

The department's operational technology is a fleet of five specialized fire apparatus: Engine 1511 (a 2021 E One rescue pumper with 1500 GPM Hale pump and Hurst jaws of life), Tower Ladder 1581 (a 2010 Ferrara Quint with 100-ft aerial), Brush Truck 1551 (a 1992 Dodge Ram 350), Rescue Apparatus 1571 (a 2008 EV1 heavy rescue), and Engine 1512 (a 1997 Pierce Freightliner pumper), each equipped with extrication tools, foam systems, SCBA packs, thermal imaging, and on-board generators. The department does not operate software products, APIs, or digital platforms beyond a WordPress website and standard social media accounts used for community engagement and event promotion.

The business model is a hybrid of contracted municipal service, community fundraising, and ancillary training revenue. Services to residents are free at point of use; capital and operating support come from tax-exempt bond financing (a $670,000 refinancing and a $320,000 new apparatus loan proposed in 2026 through Bank of Greene County), donations, an annual cash raffle at $10 per ticket with prizes up to $4,000, recurring events such as the Turkey Party and Chicken BBQ, and fees from the external Spring Training Seminar held at Finger Lakes Community College. The primary customer segment is geographically defined: residents and property owners of the Town of Hopewell, with a secondary persona segment of volunteer members supporting operations and fundraising.

Name

Hopewell Fire Department Inc

Legal name

Hopewell Volunteer Fire Dept, Inc

Website

https://hopewellfire.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hopewell Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. is a volunteer, New York not-for-profit fire department serving the Town of Hopewell near Canandaigua, NY, delivering firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical services from two stations since 1959.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection and Emergency Services

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Disaster Recovery, Reconstruction & Resilience Programs (BPAGAAAK), Community Resilience, Preparedness Training & Exercises (HLAJAGAL)

Keywords

• Volunteer fire services
• Fire protection services
• Emergency response services
• Rescue and EMS services
• Community fundraising events

Headquarters

HQ city

Canandaigua

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tax-Exempt Bond Financing: The department issues tax-exempt obligations to finance capital expenditures including property refinancing and apparatus acquisition. Proposed bond issuance of up to $670,000 for refinancing existing mortgage on Fire Station, and up to $320,000 for acquiring a pumper/rescue truck.
2. Donations and Fundraising: The department receives donations from the community to support operations, equipment purchases, and facility maintenance. Donations may qualify as tax deductions.
3. Cash Raffle: Annual cash raffle fundraiser where tickets are sold ($10 each in 2026) with prize payouts including 1st prize $4,000, 2nd prize $2,500, 3rd prize $1,000, plus additional cash prizes and gift cards.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hopewell Volunteer Fire Department provides firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical services to the Town of Hopewell in Ontario County, NY, through two fire stations and a fleet of five specialized apparatus vehicles. The department is staffed by volunteers and funded through community donations, fundraising events, and tax-exempt debt financing. Additional offerings include paid training seminars and community fundraising activities such as an annual cash raffle and turkey party.

Product overview

Hopewell Volunteer Fire Department operates as a two-station volunteer fire department serving the Town of Hopewell near Canandaigua, NY. The department's core offerings consist of firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical services, supported by a fleet of five specialized fire apparatus vehicles: Engine 1511 (2021 E One rescue pumper), Brush Truck 1551 "Little Squirt" (1992 Dodge Ram 350), Tower 1581 (2010 Ferrara Quint aerial truck), Rescue Apparatus 1571 (2008 EV1), and Engine 1512 (1997 Pierce Freightliner pumper). The department also conducts community engagement through fundraising activities including annual cash raffles, turkey parties, and chicken barbecues, as well as hosting an annual Spring Training Seminar for professional development. Services are delivered by volunteer personnel trained in fire suppression, rescue operations, and emergency medical response.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Firefighting and Emergency Services Volunteer-delivered fire suppression, vehicle extrication and rescue, emergency medical support, and public safety services provided to residents and property owners in the Town of Hopewell, NY, and surrounding mutual aid areas. Services are free of charge and dispatched through the 911 emergency response system.
• Spring Training Seminar Annual professional training seminar hosted at Finger Lakes Community College for firefighters and emergency services personnel, featuring guest speakers on fire service leadership, operations, and mental health. Registration fee includes seminar attendance, breakfast, lunch, and vendor show.
• Cash Raffle Fundraiser Annual cash raffle fundraiser where community members purchase tickets at $10 each for a chance to win tiered cash prizes ($4,000 first, $2,500 second, $1,000 third) plus additional cash prizes and gift cards, with drawing typically held in November.
• Turkey Party Fundraiser Annual community fundraising event held each November featuring turkey dinners for community members, with proceeds supporting Hopewell Volunteer Fire Department operations and equipment.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Town of HopewellcoreOthersContracted fire protection service area within the Town of Hopewell. The department operates under agreement with the Town to provide firefighting and emergency medical services.
• Finger Lakes Community CollegeminorOthersHost venue for the department's annual Spring Training Seminar. The seminar is held at Finger Lakes Community College in Canandaigua, NY.
• Farmington Fire DepartmentminorOthersNeighboring fire department that partnered with Hopewell for community events such as parades, including flying the American flag at the Shortsville parade.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• East Bloomfield Volunteer Fire Department: Volunteer fire department in East Bloomfield, Ontario County, NY. Comparable rural volunteer model serving a town in the same county with the same apparatus, fundraising, and training profile as HFD.
• Manchester-Shortsville Joint Fire District: Joint volunteer fire district serving Manchester and Shortsville in Ontario County, NY. Shortsville is referenced in HFD's community event activities (e.g., the parade). Comparable scale, structure, and service offering.
• Naples Volunteer Fire Department: Volunteer fire department in Naples, Ontario County, NY. Comparable Finger Lakes-region rural volunteer FD with similar fundraising, training, and apparatus profile.
• Bristol Fire Department (Ontario County, NY): Volunteer fire department in Bristol, NY within Ontario County. Similar rural volunteer fire model, apparatus mix, and mutual aid participation as HFD.
• Victor Fire Department: Volunteer fire district in Victor, Ontario County, NY. Similar size, structure, and service mix (fire/rescue/EMS via volunteers) under the same New York not-for-profit and mutual aid framework.
• Farmington Fire Department: Volunteer fire department in Farmington, Ontario County, NY. HFD's named mutual aid partner, jointly participating in community events like the Shortsville parade. Same service model (volunteer, nonprofit, fire/rescue/EMS) serving an adjacent municipality.
• Canandaigua Fire Department: Fire department serving the City of Canandaigua, NY — the same hub where HFD is headquartered. Operates within the same Ontario County mutual aid network and addresses overlapping call volumes and training cohorts.

Others

• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): Standards-setting and advocacy organization for fire safety. Not a direct competitor, but NFPA codes (e.g., NFPA 1901 for apparatus) directly govern HFD's equipment specifications, training, and compliance posture.

Broad incumbents

• National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC): National nonprofit advocating for the volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue services community. HFD falls within its constituency, and NVFC's training, grants, and federal advocacy directly affect volunteer FDs of HFD's profile.
• Firemen's Association of the State of New York (FASNY): Statewide membership organization representing New York volunteer firefighters. HFD sits within FASNY's constituency; provides training, legislative advocacy, and insurance programs that materially shape HFD's operating environment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hopewell-fire-department-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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