LINGOHOCKEN FIRE CO

What LINGOHOCKEN FIRE CO does

Lingohocken Fire Company is a 100% volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit fire and rescue organization founded in 1913 and headquartered at 1090 Washington Avenue, Wycombe, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It provides 24/7 fire suppression, emergency medical response, vehicle and specialized rescue (confined space, trench), and community safety education to three townships — Wrightstown, Buckingham, and Upper Makefield — plus surrounding areas through mutual aid. The company operates from two stations: the main Wycombe firehouse and the Forest Grove substation (Station 95), with a fleet including Engine 35, Engine 85, Engine 95, Field 35, Rescue 35, UTV 35, and Tanker 35, equipped with thermal imaging cameras, hydraulic extrication tools, Class A CAFS (Compressed Air Foam System), and air lift bags. The organization also operates the Bullex Fire and Weather Safety Training Trailer (introduced 2012, first in the region), a Junior Firefighter Program (originating 1923, restructured 1973), and sells blue reflective address signs at $15.00 each.

The company holds no patents and operates no commercial software, APIs, or apps. Its technology consists entirely of standard firefighting and rescue apparatus combined with community-facing safety education infrastructure. The business model is fundamentally a donation-funded nonprofit: revenue streams include community donations and memorial funds (which financed the Bullex trailer), fundraising events (Grange Fair parking, Food Truck Festival, envelope stuffing campaigns), and modest transactional revenue from address sign sales. Historical contribution structures included $2/year contributing member dues and $10 per service contribution. There is no paid staff; the organization is governed entirely by elected volunteer officers (President, Chief, Deputy Chief, Captains, Lieutenants, Secretary, Treasurer) and a separate Relief Association that provides insurance and equipment support.

The value proposition centers on community-embedded trust built over more than a century, specialized rescue capabilities uncommon for a volunteer force, and the 2010 ISO Rating of 6 for Wrightstown Township — a rating that lowers homeowners insurance premiums for served residents and is rare for fire companies without a public water supply. Distribution of emergency services occurs exclusively through the 911 dispatch system; community engagement occurs through school programs, the safety trailer, the annual Candlelight Carol Sing, social media, and donations via PayPal and the company's website (lfco.org).

Name

LINGOHOCKEN FIRE CO

Legal name

Lingohocken Fire Company

Website

https://lfco.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1913

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lingohocken Fire Company is a 100% volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit fire and rescue organization founded in 1913, providing emergency response and safety education to Wrightstown, Buckingham, and Upper Makefield Townships in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Fire and Rescue Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216), Fire Protection (922160)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Fire Prevention, Inspection & Code Enforcement (Life Safety) (BPAIAGAL)

Keywords

• Volunteer fire services
• Emergency rescue services
• Fire prevention education
• Community safety training
• Fire suppression services

Headquarters

HQ city

Wycombe

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization funded primarily through community donations. Historical funding included 'contributing members' paying $2 per year dues, and citizens contributing $10 for services performed.
2. Address Sign Sales: Sale of custom blue reflective address signs for community safety at $15.00 each.
3. Fundraising Activities: Ongoing fundraising through events like Grange Fair parking, Food Truck Festival, envelope stuffing campaigns, and community events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lingohocken Fire Company provides 100% volunteer fire suppression, emergency medical first response, vehicle and technical rescue (confined space, trench), and fire prevention education to residents of Wrightstown, Buckingham, and Upper Makefield Townships in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The organization also sells custom blue reflective address signs for $15 each and operates the Bullex Fire and Weather Safety Training Trailer for community safety education, all funded through 501(c)(3) donations and community fundraising.

Product overview

Lingohocken Fire Company is a volunteer fire and rescue organization serving Wrightstown, Upper Makefield, and Buckingham Townships. The company operates a fleet of specialized firefighting apparatus including pumpers (Engine 35, Engine 85, Engine 95), a field truck (Field 35), rescue apparatus (Rescue 35), utility vehicle (UTV 35), and tanker (Tanker 35). Beyond emergency response, the company offers community safety products including blue reflective address signs and operates a Bullex Fire and Weather Safety Training Trailer for public education. The organization also runs a Junior Firefighter Program for youth aged 14-17 to develop future emergency responders.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Volunteer Fire and Emergency Rescue Services 24/7 volunteer fire suppression, first responder medical services, vehicle rescue, confined space rescue, trench rescue, and technical rescue operations delivered free of charge to residents of Wrightstown, Buckingham, and Upper Makefield Townships in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, dispatched through the 911 system.
• Fire Prevention and Safety Education Community fire safety education delivered via fire prevention programs at local elementary schools (Wrightstown and Woodhill Elementary Schools), safety training using the Bullex Fire and Weather Safety Training Trailer, and open burning regulation guidance for township residents.
• Blue Reflective Address Signs

Quantifiable outcome

• ISO Rating 6 for Wrightstown Township (2010)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Doylestown Fire CompanyminorOthersMutual aid partner providing automatic assistance upon dispatch of any reported structure fire. One of the closest mutual aid departments.
• New Hope Eagle Fire CompanyminorOthersMutual aid partner providing automatic assistance upon dispatch of any reported structure fire.
• Newtown Fire RescueminorOthersMutual aid partner providing automatic assistance upon dispatch of any reported structure fire.
• Northampton Township Fire CompanyminorOthersMutual aid partner providing automatic assistance upon dispatch of any reported structure fire.
• Midway Fire CompanyminorOthersMutual aid partner providing automatic assistance upon dispatch of any reported structure fire.
• Upper Makefield Fire CompanyminorOthersMutual aid partner providing automatic assistance upon dispatch of any reported structure fire.
• Warwick Township Fire CompanyminorOthersMutual aid partner providing automatic assistance upon dispatch of any reported structure fire.
• Bucks County Fire Police AssociationminorOthersAssociation membership for coordination of fire police operations.
• Bucks County Fire Communications SystemminorOthersCounty-wide radio communications system that Lingohocken joined with FCC license for radios and base station.
• Bucks County Fire Chiefs and Firefighters AssociationminorOthersProfessional association offering scholarships and resources.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Northampton Township Fire Company: Mutual aid partner volunteer fire company in Bucks County serving a similar suburban community. Comparable in apparatus scale, training programs, and 501(c)(3) nonprofit structure.
• New Hope Eagle Fire Company: Volunteer fire company in New Hope, Bucks County that participates in automatic mutual aid with Lingohocken on structure fires. Closely comparable geographic and operational footprint.
• Doylestown Fire Company: Neighboring volunteer fire company in Bucks County, PA and a documented mutual aid partner of Lingohocken. Operates the same volunteer-based emergency response model to a similar suburban/rural community.
• Upper Makefield Fire Company: Mutual aid volunteer fire company in one of the same townships Lingohocken serves. Operates the same volunteer-based model with similar apparatus and community-funded approach.
• Newtown Fire Rescue: Volunteer fire and rescue company in Bucks County, PA providing direct mutual aid to Lingohocken. Comparable in operating model, geography, and service mix (fire suppression, rescue, EMS).
• Midway Fire Company: Volunteer fire company in the greater Bucks County area functioning as a mutual aid partner. Comparable in service scope, fundraising model, and rural/suburban coverage area.
• Warwick Township Fire Company: Adjacent Bucks County volunteer fire company providing mutual aid to Lingohocken. Operates a similar community-funded, volunteer-staffed model with shared coverage responsibilities.

Others

• Pennsylvania Fireman's Association: State-level association supporting volunteer fire companies across Pennsylvania. Peers/adversaries in advocacy for funding, training, and policies that directly affect Lingohocken's operating model.
• Bucks County Emergency Communications: County-wide 911 dispatch and emergency communications system that Lingohocken operates within. An ecosystem/infrastructure partner rather than a competitor, but plays a critical role in service delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Chester County Department of Emergency Services: Regional emergency services authority in adjacent Pennsylvania county that professionalizes many functions Lingohocken performs via volunteers. Represents a publicly funded alternative model for the same type of service.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lingohocken-fire-co

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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