FREDERICK, COUNTY OF

What FREDERICK, COUNTY OF does

Junior Fire Company No. 2, Inc. is a private, incorporated nonprofit volunteer fire and EMS organization headquartered at 535 N. Market Street, Frederick, Maryland. It delivers fire suppression, emergency medical services, fire prevention education, and community emergency preparedness to the residents of Frederick County, MD, dispatched primarily through the 911 emergency system and a non-emergency line (301-600-2286). The company handled approximately 4,374 emergency incidents in 2025 (1,992 fire calls plus 2,382 EMS calls) and is tracking a similar run-rate in 2026, with 31 listed employees/volunteers operating the station. Membership is structured around senior members (18+ paying $5/year dues), junior members (16-17, free), and administrative members (16+, $5/year dues), with free EMT/firefighter training including a 9-month Volunteer Fire Rescue Services Intern Program and 24-hour EMT refresher courses every three years at the Frederick County Training Center.

The underlying technology is conventional emergency-services equipment — firefighting apparatus, emergency medical equipment, AEDs/defibrillators, and CPR tools — supported by a Firehouse Solutions-hosted website and RSS feed for community communications. There is no proprietary software platform, no AI/ML deployment, and no commercial technology product.

The business model is a volunteer nonprofit funding model, not a commercial revenue model. Cash inflows come from a combination of nominal membership dues, individual donations, door-to-door mailer fund drives, an annual inventory clearance sale, restaurant partnership events (Buffalo Wild Wings, June 8, 2026), the statewide MD Firefighter 50/50 raffle program, and the ShopRaise retail-affiliate fundraising platform. Funds are reinvested into volunteer training, gear, and equipment rather than distributed as profit. The go-to-market approach is community-led: prospective volunteers apply via a formal membership application with background checks, reference verification, and a probationary period, while fundraising awareness is driven through the website, Facebook, Twitter, RSS, and community events.

Name

FREDERICK, COUNTY OF

Legal name

Junior Fire Company No. 2, Inc.

Website

https://juniorfireco.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire and Emergency Medical Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (922160)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

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Fire & Rescue Services (Fire Suppression, Rescue)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Law Enforcement & Public Safety (Police, Fire, EMS)

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Firefighter & Fire Service Training

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Protective Services & Public Safety Training

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Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness Education (CPR/First Aid/Disaster Readiness)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Community & Public Education Programs (Libraries, Community Centers)

Keywords

• Volunteer fire services
• Emergency medical services
• Fire suppression response
• Community emergency response
• Volunteer firefighter training

Headquarters

HQ city

Frederick

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual dues collected from members: $5.00 for members 18 years and older, free for members aged 16-17. This represents a minor recurring revenue stream supporting organizational operations.
2. MD Firefighter 50/50 Raffle Program: Participation in the Maryland Firefighter 50/50 raffle program where ticket sales generate funds. Drawings occur on Thursday nights with $500 Friday night bonus, $1,000 Tuesday night bonus drawings. Half the jackpot goes to winners, half supports the organization.
3. ShopRaise Retail Fundraising: Partnership with ShopRaise platform enabling supporters to raise funds through everyday shopping at participating retailers. Users can shop online, in-store, or via the app, and purchase gift cards with no extra cost to generate contributions.
4. Community Fundraising Events: Various fundraising events including Buffalo Wild Wings fundraisers, annual inventory clearance sales, and door-to-door mailer fund drives to generate community support and operational funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Junior Fire Company No. 2, Inc. is a volunteer fire and emergency medical services organization that provides fire suppression, EMS response, fire prevention education, and volunteer firefighter/EMT training to residents of Frederick County, Maryland. The organization staffs operational response through trained volunteer members and supports its mission via community fundraising programs, nominal membership dues, and partnerships.

Product overview

Junior Fire Company No. 2 is a volunteer fire and emergency medical services (EMS) organization serving Frederick County, Maryland. The organization provides fire suppression, emergency medical response, and volunteer staffing services to the community. Services include operational firefighting, EMS calls, volunteer training programs (including the Volunteer Fire Rescue Services Intern Program), and community fundraising activities. The organization does not offer commercial technology products or services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Suppression and Rescue Services Emergency fire suppression and rescue services provided by volunteer firefighters to residents of Frederick County, Maryland, dispatched through 911 and responding to incidents tracked monthly on the company website.
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Emergency medical response provided by certified volunteer EMTs (including CPR and defibrillation interventions) to Frederick County residents in medical emergencies, dispatched through 911.
• Volunteer Fire Rescue Services Intern Program A nine-month training program for prospective volunteer firefighters that delivers multiple courses and certifies graduates as firefighters in Frederick County, supporting the company's operational staffing pipeline.
• EMT Refresher Course (Training) A 24-hour EMT refresher training course provided at the Frederick County Training Center every three years to maintain EMT certification and emergency-response readiness for volunteer members.
• Volunteer Membership Program Formal volunteer membership program for adults 18+ ($5.00 annual dues) and juniors 16–17 (free), with a structured application, background check, reference verification, and probationary period; members receive free classes and training.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 4,300 annual emergency incidents handled (fire and EMS combined)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Buffalo Wild WingsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 June 2026Local restaurant hosting fundraiser event on June 8, 2026 with special thanks to staff members Ruben, Kate, and Carmen for their support of the Junior Fire Company fundraiser.
• ShopRaisecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerShopRaise partnership enables supporters to raise funds through everyday shopping at thousands of participating retailers. Users can shop online, in-store, or on the go at restaurants, and raise contributions by purchasing gift cards at no extra cost.
• MD Firefighter 50/50 Raffle ProgramcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerStatewide firefighter raffle program where ticket purchases directly support Junior Fire Company No. 2. Drawings occur Thursday nights with bonus drawings on Friday and Tuesday nights. Program provides training, gear, and equipment funding.
• Frederick County Training CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEMT refresher courses and training programs conducted at the Frederick County Training Center, enabling volunteer EMTs to maintain certifications through 24-hour programs completed every three years.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC): National nonprofit association representing the volunteer fire and EMS service community. Comparable as a membership-based nonprofit focused on the same volunteer fire ecosystem, though operating in an advocacy/support role rather than direct emergency response.
• International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF): International labor union representing professional firefighters and EMS personnel. Comparable as a major industry organization serving the fire/EMS workforce ecosystem, though it represents paid career firefighters rather than volunteers.
• International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC): Global association of fire chiefs and emergency services leaders. Comparable as the broader fire and emergency services professional association that sets standards and provides training/certification frameworks relevant to Junior Fire Company's operations.
• ShopRaise: Retail affiliate fundraising platform that Junior Fire Company uses as a GTM partner. Comparable as the enabling technology provider in Junior Fire Company's fundraising stack, rather than a direct service competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Services: The county-level government fire and rescue service operating alongside volunteer companies in Frederick County, MD. Directly comparable as the public-sector counterpart providing overlapping fire suppression and EMS services in the same service area.
• American Medical Response (AMR): Large private-sector EMS provider operating across the United States. Comparable on the EMS response side of Junior Fire Company's service mix, though AMR is a paid, professionally staffed commercial operator rather than a volunteer nonprofit.

Regional players

• Maryland State Firemen's Association: Statewide Maryland association representing volunteer fire, rescue, and EMS companies. Comparable as the regional umbrella organization for the same volunteer fire and EMS nonprofit ecosystem in which Junior Fire Company operates.

Direct peers

• Braddock Heights Volunteer Fire Company: Another volunteer fire company operating in Frederick County under the same Frederick County Volunteer Fire Rescue Association umbrella. Most directly comparable on geography, governance (member-based volunteer nonprofit), and service offering (fire and EMS response).
• Independent Hose Company (Frederick): Independent volunteer fire and EMS company also operating in Frederick, MD with similar membership-based nonprofit structure. Direct peer on service mix, fundraising model, and county-level coordination.
• United Steam Fire Engine Company No. 3: Historic volunteer fire company based in Frederick, MD. Comparable volunteer-based fire and EMS nonprofit serving the same county with overlapping mutual-aid relationships and similar training/recruitment model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/frederick-county-of

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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