IRVINGTON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED

What IRVINGTON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED does

Irvington Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated is a 100% volunteer, non-profit fire and EMS provider headquartered at 9111 Fremont Street in Omaha, Nebraska (Douglas County), founded in 1952. It serves approximately 20,000 residents in the Irvington/Vancouver area, responding to over 600 calls per year with an 80% EMS / 20% fire split, 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. The department holds an ISO rating of 4/8 and operates a fleet of six specialized apparatus plus a command vehicle, including an off-road first response fire truck, pumper, tanker, aerial, two ALS ambulances, and a command/utility vehicle. It was the first department in Omaha to staff paramedics on the street and the first to perform 12-lead EKG transmission from the field to receiving hospitals.

The department's core services are fire suppression (house, vehicle, weed, trash, and agricultural fires) and emergency medical services spanning BLS and ALS levels, supplemented by extrication and burn permit issuance. Its technology stack is operational rather than digital: standard emergency-response apparatus, ALS-equipped ambulances, and field-to-hospital EKG transmission capability. Supporting systems include a WordPress-based website, an online burn permit application (ivfd.burnpermits.com), and PayPal-based online donations. There is no app, no public API, and no AI/ML capabilities disclosed.

The organization operates as a community-funded non-profit with no fee-based emergency services. Revenue mechanics consist of community donations (in-person, mail, and PayPal), recurring fundraising events, and a commemorative brick program for Station #2 ($75 for 4x8 bricks, $150 for 8x8 bricks). Go-to-market is community-led: outreach occurs through the website, Instagram, direct contact, and word-of-mouth, with no formal sales motion. The department is governed by elected officers led by Chief Nolan Paulsen, supported by three Assistant Chiefs, a Training Officer, a Rescue Captain, and three Rescue Lieutenants, and is operationally integrated with the Tri-Mutual Aid Association, Immanuel Hospital, Douglas County Sheriffs, and the Nebraska State Volunteer Fire and EMS Associations.

Name

IRVINGTON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED

Legal name

Irvington Volunteer Fire Department

Website

https://irvingtonfire.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Irvington Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated is a 100% volunteer, non-profit fire and EMS provider in Omaha, Nebraska, founded in 1952. It serves approximately 20,000 residents with fire suppression, ALS/BLS emergency medical services, and burn permit issuance, funded entirely by community donations, fundraising events, and commemorative brick sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire and Emergency Medical Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216)

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

Keywords

• Fire suppression services
• Emergency medical services
• Volunteer fire department
• Advanced life support
• Burn permit issuance

Headquarters

HQ city

Omaha

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

Revenue model

1. Community Donations: The department accepts donations in person, by mail, or online through PayPal to fund fire and EMS equipment, apparatus, and protective gear.
2. Fundraising Events: Multiple events throughout the year to raise funds for fire and EMS equipment, apparatus, protective gear, and other operational needs.
3. Commemorative Brick Sales: Sale of custom engraved bricks for commemorative walkway at new Station #2, with pricing at $75 for 4x8 brick and $150 for 8x8 brick.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Irvington Volunteer Fire Department is a 100% volunteer, non-profit organization providing 24/7 fire suppression, extrication, and both Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) emergency medical services to approximately 20,000 residents in the Irvington/Vancouver area of Omaha, Nebraska. Beyond emergency response (over 600 calls annually, 80% EMS / 20% fire), the department issues burn permits for lawful outdoor burning and sells custom engraved commemorative bricks to fund equipment, apparatus, and protective gear.

Product overview

Irvington Volunteer Fire Department is a 100% volunteer, non-profit organization providing fire fighting, extrication, and BLS/ALS emergency medical services to a community of approximately 20,000 people. The department operates one fire station with specialized apparatus (off-road first response fire truck, pumper, tanker, aerial, 2 ALS ambulances, and command/utility vehicle) and responds to over 600 calls annually. Core services include fire suppression and emergency medical services, supplemented by burn permit issuance and a commemorative brick program for community donations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) 24/7 emergency medical response including Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support with paramedic-level care, plus safe patient transport for residents of the Irvington VFD service area.
• Fire Suppression Fire suppression services for house fires, vehicle fires, weed fires, trash fires, agricultural fires, and Alarm Fire Dispatch responses, delivered with specialized apparatus including pumper, tanker, aerial, and off-road first response attack truck.
• Burn Permit Issuance Issues burn permits authorizing community members to burn tree limbs, brush, and similar materials; permits can be obtained in person at the station or via the online application portal.
• Commemorative Brick Program Sale of custom engraved bricks (4x8 at $75, 8x8 at $150) for the commemorative walkway at Station #2 near 72nd and Northern Hills Drive, with text or logo/picture-only options submitted via online or mail order.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 600 emergency calls responded to annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tri-Mutual Aid AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartment is part of the Tri-Mutual Aid Association, providing coordinated emergency response support with neighboring fire departments for large-scale incidents and mutual aid.
• Nebraska State Volunteer Fire AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in the state-level association providing networking, training resources, and advocacy for volunteer fire departments across Nebraska.
• Nebraska EMS AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in the state EMS association supporting emergency medical services training, certification, and professional development.
• Douglas County SheriffsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks closely with Douglas County sheriffs for coordinated emergency response and law enforcement support during incidents.
• Immanuel HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose working relationship with Immanuel Hospital for EMS patient transport, medical coordination, and healthcare system integration.
• Local Fire DepartmentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks closely with other local fire departments for mutual aid response and shared training opportunities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bennington Rural Fire District: Volunteer/rural fire district immediately northwest of Omaha in Douglas County. Closest geographic peer to Irvington with a near-identical suburban-to-rural volunteer fire and EMS service model.
• Millard Volunteer Fire Department: All-volunteer fire and EMS department serving a southwest Omaha, NE suburban area. Most direct comparable: same metro, same volunteer-led funding model, similar mix of fire suppression and EMS calls to a suburban residential population.

Others

• National Volunteer Fire Council: National membership association representing volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue organizations. Irvington is part of this ecosystem via its Nebraska State Volunteer Fire Association membership; relevant as an industry-body peer rather than a direct service competitor.

Broad incumbents

• American Medical Response (AMR): Largest private ambulance and EMS provider in the U.S. Comparable along the EMS dimension (ALS ambulance transport, paramedic-level care) but operates as a national commercial entity rather than a community volunteer organization.
• Omaha Fire Department: Career municipal fire department serving the City of Omaha. Same broader service region but operates at significantly larger scale with paid personnel; useful as the broader-incumbent reference point for the Omaha-area fire/EMS market.
• Rural Metro Corporation: National private provider of fire protection and EMS services, including to municipal and industrial clients. Comparable service categories (fire/EMS), but a large commercial operator rather than a community-funded volunteer department.

Regional players

• Bellevue Fire Department: Municipal fire and EMS department serving Bellevue, NE, just south of Omaha. Same regional market and EMS/fire call profile, but operates as a paid/career department rather than volunteer.
• Papillion Fire Department: Fire and EMS provider serving Papillion, a southern Omaha suburb. Comparable geography and suburban residential call mix, though it operates with a combination of paid and volunteer staff rather than 100% volunteer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/irvington-volunteer-fire-department-incorporated

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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