THE KINGSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY

What THE KINGSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY does

The Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all-volunteer emergency services organization founded on October 27, 1954 and headquartered at 11601 Bellvue Avenue in Kingsville, Maryland. It provides fire suppression, technical rescue, advanced pre-hospital life support EMS, and Swiftwater/Flood Search and Rescue (SRT 48, one of only two volunteer swiftwater teams in Baltimore County) to the communities of Kingsville, White Marsh, Perry Hall, Long Green, and Jacksonville in northeastern Baltimore County, plus mutual aid to Harford County (Joppa, Joppatowne, Edgewood, Fallston, Bel Air). The company operates a 7-vehicle fleet (Engine 481 pumper, Squad 483 rescue, Medic 485 ALS ambulance with Horton Intelliplex i4G computer system and 360-degree camera, Special Unit 486, Utility 487, Tanker 488, ATV 48) and consistently achieves a 95%+ response rate on 1,700+ calls per year, including 1,914 EMS incidents and 1,082 fire calls in 2021.

The organization runs multiple membership tracks — Cadets (ages 10-16), Associate, Fire/Rescue, EMS, Swiftwater, and a Paid EMS provider track — supplemented by a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training program, with volunteers credentialed through the Maryland Fire Rescue Academy. Its revenue model is contribution-based: tax-deductible community and business donations, twice-yearly fund drives, recurring fundraising events (annual golf tournament at Rocky Point, bull/shrimp/oyster feast, breakfast with Santa, flea markets), address-sign sales at a $20 tax-free donation, and a partial county tax-dollar subsidy. Leadership comprises elected administrative officers (President Josh List, VP Ben Kadow, Treasurer Vicky Clayton) and operational officers (Captain John Cooke, Sr. Lieutenant Brendan Berkeridge) supported by division lieutenants across Fire and EMS.

In 2020 the SRT 48 team received the Maryland Star of Life Award from Maryland EMS following a Harford County incident, reinforcing KVFC's brand and specialty positioning. The company's strategic posture is community-anchored and operationally stable: it relies on organic member recruitment, event-driven fundraising, and incremental fleet/capability upgrades rather than external capital, M&A, or geographic expansion.

Name

THE KINGSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY

Legal name

Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company

Website

https://kvfc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company is a 501(c)(3) all-volunteer nonprofit founded in 1954 providing fire suppression, EMS, rescue, and swiftwater/flood rescue services across northeastern Baltimore County, Maryland, answering 1,700+ calls per year with a 95%+ response rate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Fire and Rescue Services

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Evacuation, Shelter, Mass Care & Family Reunification (HLAJAGAG)

Keywords

• Volunteer fire services
• Emergency medical services
• Swiftwater flood rescue
• Fire suppression operations
• Community emergency response

Headquarters

HQ city

Kingsville, Maryland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The organization relies heavily upon donations from citizens and businesses within their response area. They conduct twice-yearly fund drive requests and organize fundraising events throughout the year including annual golf tournament.
2. 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and businesses supporting firefighting and emergency medical services. Partial tax dollar subsidy received.
3. Address Sign Sales: Sale of address signs for $20 tax-free donation including free delivery

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, 100% volunteer organization that provides fire suppression, technical rescue, advanced pre-hospital emergency medical services (EMS), and swiftwater/flood rescue to northeastern Baltimore County, Maryland. The company operates a fleet of specialized apparatus (Engine 481, Squad 483, Medic 485, Special Unit 486, Utility 487, Tanker 488, ATV 48) and runs multiple volunteer membership programs including Cadets, Associate, Fire/Rescue, EMS, Swiftwater Rescue, and paid EMS providers.

Product overview

The Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company is a 100% volunteer organization providing fire suppression, rescue, and Emergency Medical Services to northeastern Baltimore County, Maryland. The company operates a fleet of specialized vehicles including Engine 481 (fire pumper), Squad 483 (rescue vehicle), Medic 485 (ambulance), Special Unit 486, Utility 487, Tanker 488, and ATV 48. KVFC also provides Swiftwater and Flood Rescue services (SRT 48) and operates a Community Emergency Response Team. The company offers multiple membership programs (Fire, EMS, Swiftwater, Associate, Cadet) and sells address signs for community safety. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the organization relies on donations and fund drives to operate and maintain equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Suppression and Rescue Services Professional fire suppression and rescue services provided to Kingsville, White Marsh, Perry Hall, Long Green, Jacksonville, and mutual aid to Harford County communities. First out on all fire calls except personal injury and lockout details via Engine 481 with 1000-gallon water tank.
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Advanced Pre-Hospital Life Support EMS services delivered by trained EMTs and paramedics using Medic 485 (a 2016 Ford F550 4x4 ALS ambulance equipped with Horton IntelliPlex i4G computer system and 360-degree camera system). Responds to nearly 1,900 incidents per year.
• Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Specialty water rescue service operating as the Baltimore County Swiftwater/Flood Search and Rescue Team (SRT 48). Provides water rescues, animal rescue, ice rescue, and helicopter rescue support. One of only two volunteer swiftwater teams in Baltimore County, operational since 1993.
• Volunteer Membership Programs Multiple volunteer membership categories including Cadets (ages 10-16), Associate, Fire/Rescue, EMS, Swiftwater Rescue, plus paid EMS providers. Members are trained through the Maryland Fire Rescue Academy and respond to 1,700+ emergency calls per year.
• Address Signs Reflective community safety product — 18x6 inch signs with 3-inch reflective white lettering on green background. Helps emergency personnel quickly locate houses during emergencies. Available in horizontal or vertical orientation for $20 tax-free donation, with free delivery.
• Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training Training program for community members to help in times of disaster through disaster relief planning and community support activities, available to those who want to assist without riding fire engines.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95%+ response rate achieved consistently
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 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

Feature3 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Joppatowne Volunteer Fire Company: Harford County volunteer fire company that is a designated mutual aid partner of KVFC. Comparable volunteer nonprofit model providing fire and EMS response in a similar suburban Maryland setting.
• Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company: Harford County mutual aid partner serving the Bel Air area. Comparable volunteer nonprofit fire and EMS organization with similar fleet composition and community-funded revenue model.
• Fallston Volunteer Fire Company: Harford County mutual aid partner of KVFC. Volunteer nonprofit fire and EMS provider in a comparable suburban-rural Maryland service area, sharing operational protocols and equipment standards.
• Pikesville Volunteer Fire Company: Baltimore County volunteer fire company providing fire suppression, rescue, and EMS services. Operates the same volunteer nonprofit model with comparable fleet structure, fundraising approach, and Maryland state-level operating environment.
• Towson Volunteer Fire Company: Long-established Baltimore County volunteer fire company providing fire, rescue, and EMS services to the Towson area. Closely comparable in operating model, geographic context, and member structure, though Towson serves a more densely populated district.
• Parkville Volunteer Fire Company: Volunteer fire company serving the Parkville area of Baltimore County. Comparable as a volunteer nonprofit emergency services organization operating under the same Baltimore County Fire Department umbrella with similar equipment, response, and donation-based funding profile.
• White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company: Volunteer fire company serving the White Marsh area immediately adjacent to KVFC's primary service area. Operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with fire, rescue, and EMS capabilities and shares operational overlap and mutual aid conventions.
• Perry Hall Volunteer Fire Company: Adjacent volunteer fire company serving Perry Hall in northeastern Baltimore County. Directly comparable as a volunteer nonprofit providing fire, rescue, and EMS services in the same service region, sharing mutual aid relationships and competing for the same community donor base.

Broad incumbents

• Baltimore County Fire Department: The career (paid) fire and EMS provider that KVFC operates alongside in Baltimore County. The County Department provides broader jurisdictional oversight, training support, and dispatch coordination, and represents the larger public-sector counterpart to KVFC's volunteer model.

Others

• American Red Cross (National Capital & Greater Chesapeake Region): Major nonprofit disaster relief and emergency preparedness organization active in Maryland. While not a direct fire/EMS peer, comparable as a community-funded nonprofit providing emergency response coordination, disaster preparedness training, and shelter/care services overlapping with KVFC's CERT and swiftwater/flood response missions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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