Madison Hose Company No. 1

What Madison Hose Company No. 1 does

Madison Hose Company No. 1 is an all-volunteer fire department established in 1907 that provides primary fire suppression, emergency medical response, and rescue operations for downtown Madison in New Haven County, Connecticut. The organization maintains a fixed station at 665 Boston Post Rd, responds through the 911 emergency dispatch system, and is responsible for maintaining and clearing all 320 fire hydrants in the town. Annual incident volume has trended upward from 569 in 2021 to 664 in 2025, indicating sustained operational activity across structure fires, vehicle fires, and other emergencies.

Beyond core emergency response, the department operates a portfolio of community-facing programs: an annual Santa Delivery service on a fire engine priced at $25 per gift, school-based fire prevention education delivered jointly with the Fire Marshal's Office, a Junior Hose Company youth engagement program, library storytime events, and community chili cookoff participation. The organization has also invested in modern hazard preparedness, including a February 2026 joint training session with North Madison Volunteer Fire Company on lithium-ion battery incident response, led by Tactical Resource Fire Training LLC.

The business model is non-commercial and not-for-profit. Operating funds are sourced from annual town budget allocations (covering core operations) plus tax-deductible community donations (covering equipment and supplies outside the budget). The Santa Delivery program generates modest transaction-based revenue at $25 per gift via Venmo, PayPal, or check. The website is hosted by Firehouse Solutions (a service of Technology Reflections, Inc.). There is no parent company, no external equity ownership, and no commercial revenue stream. The organization is governed by volunteer membership and local leadership, and its operational footprint is restricted to a single geographic district.

Name

Madison Hose Company No. 1

Legal name

Madison Hose Company No. 1

Website

https://madisonhoseco1.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1907

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Madison Hose Company No. 1 is an all-volunteer fire department established in 1907 that provides fire suppression, emergency response, and community education programs for downtown Madison, Connecticut, funded by town budget allocations and tax-deductible community donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Volunteer Fire Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (922160)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Medical Emergency Response & On-site First Aid/Paramedics (BPABANAG)

Keywords

• Volunteer fire services
• Emergency response services
• Fire prevention education
• Community fire protection
• Emergency medical response

Headquarters

HQ city

Madison

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Madison Hose Company No. 1 is a not-for-profit organization that relies on community donations for purchasing equipment and supplies not covered by annual town budget funds. Donations are tax-deductible.
2. Santa Delivery Program: Annual Santa Delivery service where families pay $25 per gift for Santa to deliver gifts to children on a fire engine. Payment accepted via Venmo, PayPal, or check.
3. Town Budget Allocation: Annual budget funds received from the town of Madison for operational expenses. Additional equipment and supplies beyond budget are funded through donations and fundraising.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Madison Hose Company No. 1 is an all-volunteer fire department providing fire suppression, emergency response, and rescue services to downtown Madison, Connecticut. In addition to core emergency response, it delivers community programs including fire prevention education at local schools, an annual Santa Delivery program on a fire engine, and a Junior Hose Company youth program. Its services are funded through town budget allocations and tax-deductible donations.

Product overview

Madison Hose Company No. 1 is an all-volunteer fire department offering a portfolio of emergency services and community programs. Core services include firefighting and emergency response, supplemented by fire prevention education at local schools, a youth Junior Hose Company program, and the annual Santa Deliveries holiday outreach. The organization also provides specialized training such as lithium-ion battery incident response and accepts tax-deductible donations through its online portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Firefighting and Emergency Response Services Volunteer fire department providing fire suppression, emergency response, and rescue operations for the downtown Madison, Connecticut community.
• Fire Prevention and Safety Education Educational programs delivered at local schools including fire safety awareness, fire extinguisher demonstrations, fire engine tours, and equipment showcases for children and teachers.
• Santa Deliveries Program Annual holiday gift delivery service where families pay $25 per gift for Santa to deliver gifts to children on a fire engine. Payment accepted via Venmo, PayPal, or check.

Quantifiable outcome

• Responds to 600+ incidents annually

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Tactical Resource Fire Training LLCminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 8 February 2026Jason Rivera of Tactical Resource Fire Training LLC led a joint departmental training session on lithium-ion battery incident response for Madison Hose Company #1 and North Madison Volunteer Fire Company. More than 50 firefighters attended this specialized training program.
• North Madison Volunteer Fire CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual aid partnership for emergency response and joint training. The two departments collaborated on lithium-ion battery incident training and fire hydrant clearing after snow storms. Mutual aid procedures are followed during major incidents.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Madison Ambulance Association: Non-profit emergency medical services provider serving Madison, CT. Co-responds to medical incidents with Madison Hose on the same geographic territory and shares the same community-funded operating model.
• North Madison Volunteer Fire Company: Direct peer and explicit mutual-aid partner; an all-volunteer fire company serving North Madison, CT. Operates the same volunteer model, holds joint training, and jointly maintains 320 fire hydrants with Madison Hose.

Broad incumbents

• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): The U.S. national standards-setting and advocacy body for the fire service. NFPA sets codes and training standards (including NFPA 1500 on volunteer fire service) that govern Madison Hose's operations and training programs.
• Connecticut State Firefighters Association: Statewide trade and advocacy organization representing Connecticut firefighters, including volunteer departments. Provides training resources, legislative advocacy, and networking relevant to Madison Hose's operations.

Regional players

• Guilford Fire Department: Adjacent-town fire service in Guilford, CT, providing emergency response along the Madison shoreline corridor. Comparable suburban New England volunteer/combination fire service model serving a similar residential demographic.
• Killingworth Volunteer Fire Company: Volunteer fire company serving Killingworth, CT. Comparable all-volunteer suburban Connecticut fire service model with similar municipal funding and donation-based operating structure.
• Clinton Volunteer Fire Department: Volunteer fire department serving Clinton, CT — geographically adjacent to Madison. Comparable volunteer-driven emergency response model serving a similar shoreline Connecticut community.
• Branford Fire Department: Combination career/volunteer fire department serving Branford, CT, adjacent to Madison in New Haven County. Comparable fire suppression, EMS, and community outreach mission for a similar shoreline community.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/madisonhose

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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