What Midway Fire District does

Midway Fire District is a special-purpose fire protection district established in 1963 under Florida Statute Section 191.015, headquartered at 1322 College Pkwy, Gulf Breeze, Florida. The district operates as an independent political subdivision of the State of Florida, governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, and funded primarily through non-ad valorem fire assessment fees levied on property owners within its service area in Santa Rosa County. The district employs 39 certified firefighters, with 36 serving in operations on rotating 48-hour shifts across three watches deployed from two active fire stations (Station 35 on College Parkway and Station 37 on Abercrombie Road), with Station 36 referenced in site navigation.

The district's core service portfolio encompasses 24/7 fire suppression, Advanced Life Support (ALS) non-transport emergency medical services, boat operations for waterway emergencies, and special operations including truck company, motor vehicle accident rescue, and high-angle rope rescue. Supporting the Fire and Life Safety Bureau delivers code enforcement through building inspections, plan reviews, fire investigations, and public education. The district also offers free home smoke alarm evaluations and installations in partnership with the American Red Cross and issues fireworks display permits.

The revenue model is structured as non-ad valorem assessments rather than taxes, with rates differentiated by property use classification: residential properties up to 1,600 sq ft at $300, commercial properties up to 950 sq ft at $500, vacant land at $30.96, and unimproved acreage at $30.96 plus $10.32 per acre over 3 acres, with surcharges of $0.1544 per sq ft for properties exceeding threshold sizes. The district operates with no traditional go-to-market function; services are delivered directly to property owners within statutory boundaries, with mutual aid agreements extending service to the City of Gulf Breeze. The district achieved an ISO Public Protection Rating of 02/2Y effective August 1, 2023, indicating high service quality relative to peers.

Name

Midway Fire District

Legal name

Midway Fire District

Website

https://midwayfire.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Midway Fire District is a Florida special-purpose fire district providing 24/7 fire suppression, ALS emergency medical services, and technical rescue to residential and commercial property owners in the Gulf Breeze area of Santa Rosa County, operated by 39 certified firefighters from two fire stations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection and Emergency Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Fire & Life Safety Services (Inspection/Testing/Sprinklers/Alarms) (IMAIAAAI)

Keywords

• Fire protection services
• Emergency medical services
• Rescue operations
• Fire safety inspections
• Public safety education

Headquarters

HQ city

Gulf Breeze

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Fire Assessment Fees: Non-ad valorem assessments (not taxes) charged to property owners based on property use classification and billing units. Residential properties up to 1,600 sq ft: $300; Commercial properties up to 950 sq ft: $500; Vacant land: $30.96; Unimproved acreage: $30.96 plus $10.32 per acre over 3 acres. Additional $0.1544 per sq ft for properties exceeding threshold sizes. Homestead exemptions do not apply to these assessments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Midway Fire District is a Florida special-purpose fire protection district that delivers round-the-clock fire suppression, Advanced Life Support (ALS) non-transport emergency medical response, boat operations for waterway emergencies, and specialized technical rescue (truck company, high angle, motor vehicle accident). It also provides fire prevention services through its Fire and Life Safety Bureau, including building inspections, plan reviews, fire investigations, public education, free home smoke alarm evaluations, and fireworks display permitting.

Product overview

Midway Fire District operates as a special purpose fire protection district providing a unified portfolio of emergency and public safety services. The core offerings include 24/7 fire suppression with Advanced Life Support (ALS) non-transport capabilities, boat operations for waterway emergencies, and special operations including truck company and high angle rescue. Supporting public safety services include building inspections, plan reviews, fire investigations, public education, and free home fire safety inspections with smoke alarm evaluations. The district also administers fire assessment fees based on property use classification and issues fireworks display permits. The district serves the Midway area from two fire stations with 39 certified firefighters on rotating 48-hour shifts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 24/7 Fire Protection and Fire Suppression Round-the-clock fire suppression services with aggressive and proactive fire culture, delivered from two fire stations (Station 35 and Station 37) by 39 certified firefighters on rotating 48-hour shifts.
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) - Non-Transport Emergency medical services providing proactive EMS protocols with aggressive treatment models for advanced life support without patient transport.
• Boat Operations Immediate emergency boat response operations in surrounding waterways, including jet ski fires and water rescues.
• Special Operations - Truck Company Special operations capabilities including truck company operations for elevated and complex incident response.
• Motor Vehicle Accident and Other Rescues Response services for motor vehicle accidents, including extrication, and various other rescue operations.
• High Angle Rescue Technical rescue services for high angle rescue situations, including rope rescue operations.
• Building Inspections Inspections on all new occupancies, commercial structures, fire alarm systems, fire suppression systems and fire mains, as well as annual and periodic inspections of all commercial buildings, day care centers, private schools, and health care facilities.
• Plan Reviews Review of construction plans for fire safety compliance, delivered by the Fire and Life Safety Bureau.
• Fire Investigations Investigation services to determine cause and origin of fires.
• Public Education Community education programs on fire safety and prevention, including the Back to School Bash event.
• Home Fire Safety Inspections and Smoke Alarm Evaluations Free home inspections and smoke alarm evaluations, including installation of free smoke alarms in partnership with the American Red Cross.
• Fireworks Display Permit Permitting services for authorized fireworks displays within the district.
• Impact Fees Processing Processing of fire assessment impact fees based on property use classification, supporting district funding.

Quantifiable outcome

• ISO Public Protection Rating of 02/2Y effective August 1, 2023 (improved rating that may lower homeowner's insurance premiums)

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American Red CrosscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for free smoke alarm program. The Midway Fire District provides and installs FREE smoke alarms in association with the American Red Cross as part of home fire safety initiatives.
• Santa Rosa County (AlertSantaRosa)coreOthersAlertSantaRosa emergency notification system enables the district and county to provide critical information to residents about severe weather, evacuations, and protective actions via phone, email, and text messages.
• Florida Forest ServiceminorOthersFlorida Forest Service regulates and permits all commercial and residential controlled burning within the district's service area. Contact: 850-957-5701.
• Insurance Services Office (ISO)minorOthersISO conducts Public Protection Classification ratings that affect homeowner's insurance premiums. Midway Fire District received rating of 02/2Y effective August 1, 2023.
• City of Gulf BreezecoreOthersMidway Fire District provides mutual aid assistance to the City of Gulf Breeze for fire and rescue services when requested.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fort Walton Beach Fire Department: Municipal fire department in Okaloosa County, FL, where current Midway Fire Chief Shannon Stone previously served as Operational Battalion Chief. Comparable service portfolio including ALS and special operations.
• Pace Fire Rescue District: Independent special fire district also operating in Santa Rosa County, Florida, providing fire suppression, EMS, and rescue services with similar fee-based funding. Directly comparable in geography, size, governance model, and statutory framework.
• Escambia County Fire Rescue: County-run fire rescue agency serving the adjacent Escambia County, Florida. Comparable in service mix (fire, EMS, hazmat, technical rescue) and Florida Panhandle operating environment; larger in scale.
• City of Gulf Breeze Fire Department: Neighboring municipal fire agency within Midway's service area; Midway provides mutual aid to this jurisdiction. Closely comparable in scale and geographic footprint in the Gulf Breeze / Santa Rosa Island corridor.
• Navarre Beach Fire District: Small Florida Panhandle special fire district serving a beach community. Comparable governance model (independent special district), service portfolio (fire, rescue, EMS), and assessment-based funding.
• Okaloosa County Fire Rescue: County-level fire rescue service in the adjacent Florida Panhandle county. Comparable ALS/fire/rescue capabilities and the prior employer of Midway's Fire Chief. Strong mutual aid overlap in the region.

Broad incumbents

• City of Pensacola Fire Department: Larger municipal fire department in the broader Pensacola metro area. Comparable full-service fire/EMS/rescue profile but operates at materially larger scale and over a denser urban geography.
• Santa Rosa County Emergency Management: Broader county-level public safety and emergency management authority that operates AlertSantaRosa and coordinates mutual aid. Not a direct fire service competitor, but the umbrella organization for regional emergency response.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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