LOUISVILLE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

What LOUISVILLE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT does

Louisville Fire Protection District is a Colorado special district (governmental entity) that delivers fire protection, emergency medical services, and fire-prevention programs to a defined territory covering the City of Louisville, the Town of Superior, and unincorporated areas of Boulder County. Headquartered at Fire Station #2 (895 Via Appia Way) with a secondary station at 1240 Main St, the district operates with approximately 20 employees under an elected five-member Board of Directors (President James Dubay, Vice President Ingrid Lechner, Treasurer/Secretary Larry Boven, Director Ben Carter, Director Don Brown Jr).

The district's core service portfolio is anchored on two revenue-generating activities: (1) ambulance transport and emergency medical services, billed at $900 for Basic Life Support and $1,170 for Advanced Life Support plus $15/mile, with recovery handled by third-party billing contractor Captivate Billing across Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance; and (2) a tiered Ambulance Membership Program ($25-$65/year) that absorbs member co-pays and deductibles. Supplementary revenue comes from fire permits and inspections for new construction and local businesses. The district supplements these with non-revenue community services — CARES (Community Assistance Referral and Education Services, registered with the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment), CPR/first-aid classes, free car seat inspections, station tours, ride-alongs, a Cardiac Arrest Survival Program, and wildfire home risk assessments conducted in partnership with the Ember Alliance.

The underlying technology stack is conventional public-safety equipment and standard fire-code compliance tooling; no proprietary platforms, APIs, or AI/ML systems are referenced. GTM is purely direct-to-resident/government service delivery within the statutory service area, with community education programs (CPR, station tours, BOCO Alert integration) functioning as soft outreach. The business model is a hybrid of tax-supported special-district funding (not directly disclosed) plus fee-for-service transport billing, subscription membership, and permit/inspection fees.

Name

LOUISVILLE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

Legal name

Louisville Fire Protection District

Website

https://louisvillefire.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Colorado special district providing fire protection, emergency medical/ambulance services, and fire prevention programs to Louisville, Superior, and unincorporated Boulder County, operated by an elected board across two fire stations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection and Emergency Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216), Ambulance Services (62191), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Fire Protection (922160)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Safety Administration (Fire/EMS, Emergency Management) (BPAIACAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire & Rescue Services (Fire Suppression, Rescue) (BPAIAGAB), Fire Prevention, Inspection & Code Enforcement (Life Safety) (BPAIAGAL), Wildfire Risk Assessment, Prevention & Suppression Services (IMAMAJAG), County/District/Local Health Departments (HLAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Fire protection services
• Emergency medical services
• Ambulance transport
• Fire inspections permits
• Community safety education

Headquarters

HQ city

Louisville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Ambulance Service Billing: Revenue recovery program billing Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance for ambulance transport services. Patients are not billed until all insurance options are exhausted. Financial hardship provisions available for those under $25,000 household income.
2. Ambulance Membership Program: Annual subscription program offering district residents coverage for ambulance co-pays and deductibles. Members pay annual fees ranging from $25-$65 depending on membership type.
3. Permits and Inspections: Fire permits and inspection fees for new construction and business fire inspections within the district.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Louisville Fire Protection District is a Colorado special district government that provides fire suppression, emergency medical response, and fire prevention services to residents and businesses within the City of Louisville, Town of Superior, and Unincorporated Boulder County. Its core paid offerings include ambulance transport (Basic Life Support $900 and Advanced Life Support $1,170, plus $15/mile), an annual ambulance membership subscription ($25-$65/year), and fire permits and inspections. It also delivers free community safety services such as car seat inspections, CPR/first-aid classes, station tours, CARES community outreach, and wildfire home assessments.

Product overview

Louisville Fire Protection District provides comprehensive fire protection and emergency medical services to the City of Louisville, Town of Superior, and Unincorporated Boulder County areas. The district operates as a portfolio of interconnected services centered on core emergency response capabilities (ambulance transport with membership program, fire code compliance through permits and inspections) supplemented by community education and outreach programs (CARES fall prevention, CPR/first-aid training, car seat inspections, station tours, ride-alongs) and risk reduction initiatives (wildfire home assessments). Services are primarily offered to district residents and local businesses rather than as a commercial technology product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ambulance Services & Membership Emergency ambulance transport services for district residents with an optional annual membership program that covers co-pays and deductibles. Pricing is $900 for Basic Life Support (BLS), $1,170 for Advanced Life Support (ALS), plus $15 per mile transport, with insurance billing handled by a third-party billing contractor.
• Plan Reviews, Permits & Inspections Fire code compliance services including new construction plan review, permit issuance, and routine fire inspections for properties within the district boundaries covering City of Louisville, Town of Superior, and Unincorporated Boulder County.
• Car Seat Inspections Free car seat safety inspections performed by certified technicians, available 7 days a week from 8 AM to 5 PM, with appointments available via online form or email to district residents and community members.
• Community Assistance Referral and Education Services (CARES) Registered community outreach program through the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment connecting residents with resources to reduce illness, injury, 911 calls, and ER visits. Includes fall prevention services and partnerships with Boulder County agencies.
• CPR & First-Aid Classes Community education classes teaching CPR and first-aid skills to district residents.
• Station Tours & Safety Talks Fire station tours and safety education presentations delivered to community members.
• Wildfire Home Assessment Requests Home assessments to evaluate wildfire risk and provide recommendations for defensible space and ignition-resistant measures.
• Community Room Request Fire station community room rental for local events and gatherings.
• Ride-Along Program Opportunity for community members to ride along with fire department personnel to learn about emergency services.
• Cardiac Arrest Survival Program Community education initiative focused on improving cardiac arrest survival rates, including Lighthouse Community Designation for areas with demonstrated commitment to response readiness.

Quantifiable outcome

• Falls are the leading cause of injury each year in Louisville and the top reason for a Louisville ambulance response

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Boulder CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoulder County is a valued partner offering resources to improve quality of life in the Louisville community. The district collaborates with Boulder County on emergency notifications (BOCO Alert) and connects residents to county services including Area Agency on Aging and Housing & Human Services.
• CultivateminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultivate provides volunteer-powered services for seniors in partnership with Louisville Fire's CARES program to connect people to resources and reduce injury and illness.
• City of Louisville Senior ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with City of Louisville to provide senior services through their Recreation and Senior Center, integrated with CARES fall prevention programs.
• Captivate BillingcoreOthersThird-party medical billing company contracted to handle ambulance billing. Located at 2919 17th Ave – Suite 217, Longmont, CO 80503. Processes payments and insurance claims for ambulance services.
• Ember AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Ember Alliance to conduct the Louisville Wildfire and Conflagration Risk Assessment, improving understanding of fire behavior in urban and suburban areas.
• Living with FireminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLiving with Fire has created materials for residents that have been shared and applied to fire-prone regions throughout the country. Provides fire safety and evacuation planning resources.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Longmont Fire Department: Neighboring Boulder County municipal fire department providing fire and EMS to the City of Longmont. Operates similar ambulance billing, prevention, and community outreach programs, serving as a regional benchmark.
• Boulder Fire-Rescue: Municipal fire department serving the City of Boulder within the same county. Provides fire suppression, EMS, and wildland fire response with overlapping mutual aid relationships, offering a comparison point for service breadth within Boulder County.

Direct peers

• Mountain View Fire Protection District: Colorado special district providing fire suppression, EMS, and fire prevention to adjacent Boulder County communities. Operates under the same Colorado special district statute with elected board governance and similar service portfolio including ambulance billing and community education.
• North Metro Fire Rescue District: Colorado special district providing fire and EMS across multiple north-metro Denver communities. Operates ambulance billing, subscription membership programs, and community risk reduction services comparable in structure and regulatory framework.
• Rocky Mountain Fire District: Colorado special district delivering fire, EMS, and fire prevention across Boulder County and Broomfield. Comparable in size, service mix (ambulance, inspections, community programs), and Colorado statutory framework as Louisville FPD.
• Falcon Fire Protection District: Colorado special district providing fire protection and EMS in the Falcon/Peyton area near Colorado Springs. Comparable special-district governance model, ambulance membership program, and community risk reduction focus including wildfire assessments.
• Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District: Colorado special district west of Denver providing fire, EMS, prevention, and community education. Operates under the same Colorado special-district statute with ambulance subscription program, fire inspections, and similar community outreach model.

Others

• Captivate Billing: Third-party ambulance billing contractor based in Longmont, CO. Serves as Louisville's revenue cycle vendor and is relevant as a dependency and a reference for industry-standard EMS billing practices.
• Ember Alliance: Nonprofit partner that co-produced Louisville's Wildfire and Conflagration Risk Assessment. Relevant as a strategic collaborator in WUI fire science, not a competitor, but a useful reference for the wildfire risk assessment service line.

Broad incumbents

• South Metro Fire Rescue Authority: Larger Colorado fire authority serving south-metro Denver with comprehensive fire, EMS, and community paramedicine services. A scaled-up reference for how Louisville's CARES-style program could evolve into a major community health platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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