Laurel Volunteer Rescue Squad

What Laurel Volunteer Rescue Squad does

Laurel Volunteer Rescue Squad (LVRS), legally Laurel Volunteer Rescue Squad Inc., is a private nonprofit volunteer emergency services organization founded in 1952 and operating as Company 849 within the Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department system in Maryland. Headquartered at Station 49, 14910 Bowie Road, Laurel, MD (built in 1959), the organization provides fire suppression, basic and advanced life support emergency medical services, vehicle extrication and technical rescue, water rescue and dive operations, and disaster response to the City of Laurel and parts of four counties in central Maryland. LVRS responds to over 7,000 calls annually with nearly 200 trained volunteers, supplementing career staffing during weekdays and providing 100% station coverage every weeknight, weekend, and holiday. The organization has earned the title of World Champions of Emergency Care six times through international competition.

LVRS operates a fleet of specialized emergency response vehicles including Engine Company 849 (2017 Pierce Enforcer with 500-gallon tank and 2000 GPM Hale pump), Rescue Squad 849 (2011 Pierce Arrow XT heavy rescue), Rescue Engine 849 (2003 Pierce Dash/2017 Arrow XT remount), three Freightliner M2 Excellance ambulances (849, 849B, 849C), Water Rescue 849 (new 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 4WD), Boat 849B (2017 AB Inflatables), and a Chevrolet Tahoe command vehicle. The organization's revenue model is donation-based, relying on tax-deductible community contributions structured at Bronze ($50), Silver ($75), and Gold ($100) supporter tiers via PayPal, plus 0.5% of eligible Amazon.com purchases routed through AmazonSmile. The go-to-market approach is community-led, recruiting volunteers through ride-along programs, community events, and a live-in program offering free station housing. There is no commercial pricing for services, which are delivered free of charge to residents via 911 dispatch integration with Prince George's County.

The organization is governed by an elected Board of Directors with key leadership including President Eric Globerman, Vice President Russell Ruehl, Fire Chief Chris Ruehl, and Deputy Chief Mark Arsenault, alongside operational captains and administrative officers. Notable leadership includes the EMS Captain Scott Globerman and Acting Suppression Captain Jayden Collier, both of whom have received regional firefighter and EMS excellence awards from the Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department and the Knights of Columbus Patuxent Council.

Name

Laurel Volunteer Rescue Squad

Legal name

Laurel Volunteer Rescue Squad Inc.

Website

https://laurelrescue.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Laurel Volunteer Rescue Squad is a nonprofit volunteer emergency services organization founded in 1952, providing fire suppression, EMS, rescue, and water rescue to the City of Laurel and parts of four counties in central Maryland with nearly 200 volunteers responding to over 7,000 calls annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Volunteer Emergency Services

NAICS

Ambulance Services (62191), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Safety Administration (Fire/EMS, Emergency Management) (BPAIACAL), Evacuation, Shelter, Mass Care & Family Reunification (HLAJAGAG), Emergency Response Team (ERT) Staffing & Incident Management Support (BPABANAD)

Keywords

• Volunteer fire rescue
• Emergency medical services
• Fire suppression response
• Water rescue operations
• Vehicle extrication rescue

Headquarters

HQ city

Laurel

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tax-Deductible Donations: The organization relies on tax-deductible donations from the community to fund annual expenses and replace aging equipment and apparatus. Donation tiers include Bronze ($50), Silver ($75), and Gold ($100) supporter levels.
2. Amazon Smile Program: Through AmazonSmile program, a portion of eligible purchases made on Amazon.com are donated to the organization by the AmazonSmile Foundation (0.5% of purchase price).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Laurel Volunteer Rescue Squad (Company 849 / Station 49) is a private, nonprofit volunteer emergency services organization that provides fire suppression, Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support ambulance services, vehicle extrication and heavy rescue, water rescue and dive operations, and disaster response to the City of Laurel and parts of four counties in central Maryland. The organization is staffed by nearly 200 trained volunteers who respond to over 7,000 emergency calls annually and supplement career staffing on weeknights, weekends, and holidays. It also operates a Live-In Program that houses volunteers at the station in exchange for service participation.

Product overview

Laurel Volunteer Rescue Squad is a private, nonprofit emergency services organization providing firefighting, emergency medical services (EMS), and rescue operations to the Greater Laurel area of Prince George's County, Maryland. The organization operates a fleet of specialized emergency response vehicles including fire engines, rescue squads, ambulances, water rescue units, and command vehicles. LVRS operates as Company 849 within the Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department system, responding to over 7,000 calls annually with nearly 200 volunteers. The organization provides both Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) capabilities through its ambulance fleet, heavy rescue services for vehicle extrication, water rescue operations, and fire suppression. The fleet includes Engine Company 849 (Pierce Enforcer), Rescue Squad 849 (Pierce Arrow XT heavy rescue), Rescue Engine 849, three ambulances (849, 849B, 849C), Water Rescue 849 support vehicle, Boat 849B for water operations, and a Chevrolet Tahoe for command operations. The organization also offers volunteer membership programs including EMT/Firefighter, EMS Only, and Live-In program options for individuals seeking to serve the community.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Suppression Response Fire suppression and fire response services delivered to residents and visitors in the City of Laurel and parts of four counties in central Maryland through Engine Company 849 (Pierce Enforcer) and Rescue Engine 849, dispatched via the Prince George's County 911 system.
• Emergency Medical Services (BLS and ALS) Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support ambulance services provided through Ambulance 849, 849B, and 849C (Freightliner M2 Excellance EHD ambulances), delivering pre-hospital medical care and transport to residents of the Greater Laurel area.
• Vehicle Extrication and Heavy Rescue Heavy rescue and vehicle extrication services delivered via Rescue Squad 849 (2011 Pierce Arrow XT walk-in heavy rescue with Hurst extrication tools) and Rescue Engine 849, providing technical rescue capability at motor vehicle accidents and structural collapses.
• Water Rescue and Dive Operations Water rescue, swift water rescue, ice rescue, and dive operations delivered via Water Rescue 849 (Freightliner FL-60 support vehicle) and Boat 849B (2017 AB Inflatables 14-foot rigid hull aluminum inflatable rescue boat), requiring minimum 3 personnel.
• Live-In Volunteer Program Membership program that houses volunteers at Station 49 in exchange for service participation, providing free training (Firefighter I, EMT), on-station housing, amenities, and a structured pathway into fire/EMS careers for candidates aged 18+.
• Volunteer Membership Program (EMT/Firefighter and EMS Only)

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• College Park Volunteer Fire DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual aid partner allowing LVRS to borrow an engine while theirs was out of service for repairs. Reciprocal support during events and training exercises. Strong ongoing partnership between departments for community service.
• Baltimore City Fire DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual aid response during multiple alarm fire at Boston Street apartments. Engine 849B responded as fifth-due engine and arrived as second-due engine, operating on scene for approximately five hours.
• Goodman ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in heavy vehicle extrication training. Provided venue and hospitality for hands-on training exercises alongside AL's Towing.
• AL's TowingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTowing company partner for heavy vehicle extrication training exercises. Provided vehicles and venue for operational training alongside Goodman Services.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LVRS49
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCZ1CxJawczkBqy7ZTQNdkVw
• Facebookfacebook.com/LVRS49
• Instagraminstagram.com/laurelrescue49
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lvrs49

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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