Modena Fire Co

What Modena Fire Co does

Modena Fire Company (Station 37) is a volunteer fire and emergency medical services (EMS) organization founded in 1907 and operating in Chester County, Pennsylvania. The organization is structured as a nonprofit (Modena Firemen's Relief Association) and provides fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue operations, and hazardous materials response to seven municipalities: Modena, South Coatesville, East Fallowfield, Newlin, West Marlborough, and West Bradford, plus mutual aid support to neighboring communities. The organization is staffed by 11 paid employees and approximately 50-60 volunteer members, with leadership including Fire Chief Frank Dowlin and EMS Supervisor Luann Thomas.

The organization's business model is non-commercial: emergency services are provided free at point of use, with operating funding derived from municipal tax allocations and community donations. The organization maintains a fleet of fire engines, tankers, and ambulances, and operates within a 911 dispatch framework as the designated primary response provider for its coverage area. It coordinates with eight neighboring fire companies through mutual aid agreements and participates in regional recognition programs via the Chester County EMS Council. Online presence is limited to a Firehouse Solutions-hosted website (4.7M visitors since 2007), and the organization serves as a community anchor through events such as the East Fallowfield Summertime Music Series.

Incident volume has grown from 1,123 total calls in 2020 to 1,703 in 2025, with EMS calls driving the majority of growth (843 to 1,311 over the period). The organization has no proprietary technology platform, no AI/ML capabilities, and no disclosed financial statements; its competitive position is structural rather than technology-driven, resting on geographic franchise rights, multi-generational community integration, and regulatory designation as the primary emergency response provider for its chartered municipalities.

Name

Modena Fire Co

Legal name

Modena Firemen's Relief Association

Website

https://modena37.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1907

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Modena Fire Company (Station 37) is a volunteer fire and EMS nonprofit founded in 1907 in Chester County, Pennsylvania, providing free fire suppression, emergency medical, and rescue services to seven municipalities and surrounding communities via municipal tax funding and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216), Fire Protection (922160)

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

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Coatesville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Municipal Tax Funding: Fire companies in Pennsylvania typically receive municipal funding through tax revenues from served townships. Modena Fire Company serves Modena, South Coatesville, East Fallowfield, Newlin, West Marlborough, and West Bradford.
2. Community Donations: Accepts tax-deductible donations from community members through online platforms (Zeffy, Linktree). The organization actively solicits donations to support operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Modena Fire Company (Station 37) is a volunteer fire and EMS organization providing 24/7 emergency fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue operations, hazardous material response, and community safety education to residents and businesses in six municipalities across Chester County, Pennsylvania. The organization operates a fleet of specialized apparatus including Engine 37, Tanker 37, Squad 37, Ambulance 37, and utility units, dispatched via the Chester County 911 system.

Product overview

Modena Fire Company is a volunteer fire department and EMS provider serving Chester County, Pennsylvania (Station 37). The organization offers emergency response services including fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue operations, and community safety education. The department operates a fleet of specialized apparatus including Engine 37, Tanker 37, Squad 37, Ambulance 37, and utility units. As a volunteer emergency services organization, Modena Fire Company does not offer software products, platforms, or technology solutions for external customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Suppression Services
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
• Rescue Operations
• Mutual Aid Response

Quantifiable outcome

• Responded to over 1,700 incidents in 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Chester County EMS CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChester County EMS Council visits Modena Fire Company annually during National EMS Week to recognize and honor EMS staff. Presented Medal of Valor to EMS Supervisor Luann Thomas and award recognitions to staff members.
• Mutual Aid Fire Companies (Stations 38, 41, 39, 44, 31, 35, 49, 8)coreOthersReciprocal emergency response agreements with neighboring fire companies for mutual aid during large incidents. Modena Fire Company responds to incidents in surrounding townships and receives support during major emergencies in its coverage area.
• County Fire MarshalsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborate with county fire marshals for fire investigation following incidents. Engine 37 stayed on scene with fire marshals during investigation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Keystone Valley Fire Department: Chester County volunteer fire department serving rural townships; closely comparable given its non-hydrant service area, tanker operations, and community-funded model.
• Goodwill Fire Company: Long-standing volunteer fire company in Chester County providing fire suppression and EMS; directly comparable in operating model, geographic context, and reliance on municipal tax funding.
• West Whiteland Fire Department: Chester County fire and EMS provider serving West Whiteland Township; comparable as a suburban volunteer/combination department with dual fire-EMS response and tanker capabilities.
• Lionville Fire Company: Volunteer fire company in Chester County providing fire and EMS service to Uwchlan Township; comparable in organizational structure, scale, and emergency response scope.
• Coatesville Fire Department: Adjacent municipal fire service operating in Coatesville, PA; directly comparable as a Chester County fire/EMS responder serving overlapping populations and frequently coordinating mutual aid with Modena.
• Wagontown Fire Company: Volunteer fire company based in Chester County, PA, providing fire suppression and EMS to surrounding townships; matches Modena in scale, volunteer model, and mutual aid participation.

Others

• Firehouse Solutions: Software vendor providing website hosting and content management to volunteer fire departments, including Modena; adjacent as the technology infrastructure provider enabling Modena's community engagement and incident reporting.

Regional players

• Chester County Department of Emergency Services: County-level emergency services authority overseeing dispatch and coordination of fire/EMS in Chester County; comparable as the institutional layer that Modena operates within, including dispatch and mutual aid coordination.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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