Maryland Line Volunteer Fire

What Maryland Line Volunteer Fire does

Maryland Line Volunteer Fire Company (MLVFC) is a volunteer-run, nonprofit fire and emergency medical services organization founded in 1899 and headquartered at 21631 York Road, Freeland, Maryland, in northern Baltimore County. It operates from Station 32 as a 911-dispatched first-due provider of fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue operations, and fire prevention education to residents of northern Baltimore County and surrounding areas. The organization operates entirely on volunteer staffing under Baltimore County Fire Department protocols and conducts an in-house apparatus driver training program (classroom plus practical driving course covering diminishing clearance, serpentine, and alley dock maneuvers) to maintain operational readiness.

MLVFC's funding model is community-based rather than commercial: it receives no fees for emergency services and instead generates operational support through donations and a portfolio of community fundraising activities including Food Truck Fridays (recurring monthly), Gears & Grub Car Cruise, the annual Santa Run, the First Annual Cookie Walk (launched December 6, 2025 at $8/lb), flea markets, and participation in the state-wide Maryland Firefighter 50/50 Raffle (md.5050raffle.org, joined July 3, 2026). Its technology footprint is limited to firefighting and EMS equipment, basic website infrastructure hosted by Firehouse Solutions, and internal training simulators; it does not offer commercial technology products or services.

The organization is governed by elected officers and a Board of Directors. Following the 2026 election (announced December 17, 2025; officers took office January 1, 2026), Ed Schwartz Jr. serves as President, Carolyn Rosier as Secretary, Andrew Paton as Treasurer, Matt Underwood as Chief, Robert Rife as Captain, and Sam McCarty and Colin Webster as EMS Lieutenants. Service demand has grown meaningfully, with total annual incidents rising from 588 in 2014 to a 2023 peak of 1,049 and reaching 870 in 2025; however, volunteer shortages led to the cancellation of 2026 craft shows and flea markets (announced March 17, 2026), and several operational officer seats remain vacant, signaling capacity constraints rather than revenue-driven growth.

Name

Maryland Line Volunteer Fire

Legal name

Maryland Line Volunteer Fire Company

Website

https://marylandlinefire.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1899

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Maryland Line Volunteer Fire Company is a volunteer-run nonprofit fire and EMS organization founded in 1899, serving northern Baltimore County from Station 32 in Freeland, Maryland, funded entirely through community donations and fundraisers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire and Rescue Emergency Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216), Fire Protection (922160)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIAGAB

Fire & Rescue Services (Fire Suppression, Rescue)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Law Enforcement & Public Safety (Police, Fire, EMS)

SECONDARYBPAIACAL

Community Safety Administration (Fire/EMS, Emergency Management)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

Keywords

• Volunteer fire services
• Emergency medical services
• Fire suppression response
• Rescue operations
• Community fundraising events

Headquarters

HQ city

Freeland

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, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Community Fundraising Events: Organizes community events including flea markets, craft fairs, food truck Fridays, and car cruise-ins to generate operational funding
2. Maryland Firefighter 50/50 Raffle: Participates in state-wide weekly raffle where community members purchase tickets online at md.5050raffle.org, with proceeds supporting equipment, training, and operational needs
3. Donations and Community Support: Direct community donations and support from local residents and businesses
4. Cookie Walk Fundraiser: Annual holiday cookie sale event at $8/lb plus refreshments

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Maryland Line Volunteer Fire Company is a nonprofit, volunteer-run fire company providing fire suppression, emergency medical services (EMS), and rescue operations to residents of northern Baltimore County, Maryland. The organization operates from Station 32 at 21631 York Road in Freeland/Maryland Line and delivers these services free of charge to the community, funded through donations, raffles, and community fundraising events. It also runs community engagement programs including Food Truck Fridays, car cruises, flea markets, a Santa Run, and a Cookie Walk fundraiser.

Product overview

Maryland Line Volunteer Fire Company is a volunteer-run fire department serving northern Baltimore County, MD. The organization provides fire suppression, rescue, and EMS (Emergency Medical Services) to the community. The company does not offer commercial technology products or services; its offerings consist entirely of emergency response services and community fundraising events. Core services include structure fire response, emergency medical services, driver training programs for apparatus operators, and community engagement activities such as Food Truck Fridays, car cruises, flea markets, and Santa runs during the holiday season.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Suppression Services
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
• Community Events (Food Truck Friday, Car Cruises, Flea Markets)
• Maryland Firefighter 50/50 Raffle
• Santa Run Program
• Cookie Walk

Quantifiable outcome

• All occupants escaped without injury during structure fire at 21600blk of Middletown Road (May 2026)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Baltimore County Fire DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMLVFC operates under Baltimore County Fire Department protocols. Driver training includes review of BCoFD SOPs for accidents involving apparatus and use of BCoFD Reserve Apparatus.
• Maryland Firefighter 50/50 RafflecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWeekly raffle program (md.5050raffle.org) supporting local fire departments including MLVFC. Ticket sales fund equipment, training, and operational needs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Cockeysville Volunteer Fire Company: Volunteer fire company in Baltimore County operating under BCoFD protocols with the same donation-supported, community-event-driven operating model.
• Reisterstown Volunteer Fire Company: Volunteer fire company in Baltimore County providing fire, rescue, and EMS under a similar donation-supported, community-events-driven operating model.
• Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company: Volunteer fire company serving a Baltimore County area with the same nonprofit structure, donation-based funding, and BCoFD integrated operations.
• Hereford Volunteer Fire Company: Volunteer fire company also serving northern Baltimore County with a similar community-funding model and overlapping service area. Direct structural and operational comparable.
• Parkton Volunteer Fire Company: Volunteer fire company in northern Baltimore County operating a similar nonprofit, community-funded model serving a rural-suburban service area adjacent to Maryland Line.
• Jacksonville Volunteer Fire Company: Volunteer fire company in Baltimore County providing fire, rescue, and EMS services under a comparable nonprofit structure with community fundraising and BCoFD alignment.

Others

• Firehouse Solutions: Web infrastructure vendor specifically serving volunteer fire companies; the existing technology partner of Maryland Line VFC and an ecosystem enabler for the VFC space.
• Maryland State Firemen's Association: State-level membership association representing Maryland volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue companies, providing legislative advocacy, training, and coordination relevant to all Maryland VFCs.

Broad incumbents

• Baltimore County Fire Department: Career fire department that serves as the broader public safety authority and operational umbrella for Maryland Line VFC, providing protocols, dispatch, and reserve apparatus.

Regional players

• Pleasant Valley Volunteer Fire Company: Volunteer fire company operating in a neighboring Maryland region with a comparable community-funded, volunteer-driven operating model serving a rural service area.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maryland-line-volunteer-fire

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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