Morristown Volunteer Fire Dept

What Morristown Volunteer Fire Dept does

Morristown Volunteer Fire Department (legal name: Morristown Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company 1) is a nonprofit volunteer fire and rescue organization founded in 1894, serving the Morristown Fire District in St. Lawrence County, New York. The department provides fire suppression, BLS emergency medical services and ambulance transport, motor vehicle accident response and extrication, and water rescue operations to residents and visitors within its fire district and surrounding areas through mutual-aid agreements with neighboring departments (Hammond, Brier Hill, Ogdensburg, Heuvelton, Gouverneur, Redwood, Oxbow, and others). Annual emergency call volume has ranged from 447 to 713 between 2020 and 2025, with 594 calls in 2025.

The department operates a fleet of emergency vehicles including two ambulances (Ambulance 228 and 229), two pumpers (Engine 33 and Engine 34), two tankers (Tanker 2 with 2,000 gallons and Super Tanker 57 with 6,500 gallons), a 24-foot rescue boat (Marine 6), and a transport bus (Rescue 9). Specialized equipment includes thermal imaging cameras, preconnected extrication tools, SCBA seats, and a Class A foam system. The department is governed by an elected Fire Chief (Jay Moore since 2018) and supported by a Ladies Auxiliary and ~40 active volunteer members, some with 40+ years of service.

The business model is non-commercial. Services are provided free of charge to the community. Revenue is sourced from (1) Fire District tax levy (following the 2020 dissolution of the Village of Morristown and formation of the Morristown Fire District), (2) community donations from residents and local businesses, and (3) weekly bingo fundraising events held at the station's bingo hall (added 1976). The department expanded its facility footprint in 2020 with a cold storage addition and partnered with the St. Lawrence County Meals on Wheels Program to prepare and distribute approximately 180–190 meals daily from the fire station kitchen.

Name

Morristown Volunteer Fire Dept

Legal name

Morristown Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company 1

Website

https://morristownfirerescue.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1894

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Morristown Volunteer Fire Department is a nonprofit volunteer fire and rescue organization founded in 1894, serving the Morristown Fire District in St. Lawrence County, New York, with fire suppression, BLS ambulance, extrication, and water rescue services funded by tax levy, donations, and bingo fundraising.

Ownership category

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Product category

Fire and Rescue Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Volunteer fire services
• Emergency medical services
• Fire suppression services
• Water rescue operations
• Community fire protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Morristown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Community Donations: The department relies on community donations from residents and local businesses to fund operations and equipment purchases. Donations can be sent to the station with checks made out to the fire department.
2. Tax Revenue (Fire District): Following the dissolution of the Village of Morristown on January 1, 2020, the Morristown Fire District took over fire department responsibilities, likely funded through tax revenue.
3. Bingo Fundraising: Weekly bingo games held at the fire station generate revenue for the department. Games are held Thursday evenings with various prize structures.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Morristown Volunteer Fire Department is a community-based, volunteer fire and rescue organization that provides fire suppression, emergency medical/ambulance services, motor vehicle accident response, and water rescue to the Morristown Fire District in St. Lawrence County, New York. Operating since 1894, the department maintains a fleet of pumpers, tankers, ambulances, and a dive/rescue boat, and extends support to neighboring communities through mutual aid agreements.

Product overview

Morristown Volunteer Fire Dept is a volunteer fire and rescue organization providing emergency services to Morristown, NY and surrounding St. Lawrence County. The department operates a fleet of emergency vehicles including two ambulances (Ambulance 228 and Ambulance 229), two engines (Engine 33 and Engine 34), two tankers (Tanker 2 and Super Tanker 57), a rescue boat (Marine 6), and a transport bus (Rescue 9). Core services include fire suppression, emergency medical/ambulance services, rescue operations, and water rescue. The department also conducts community outreach through BINGO fundraising events, fire prevention education, and support for the St. Lawrence County Meals on Wheels program from its fire station facility at 200 Morris Street.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Firefighting Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Responds to approximately 500-700 emergency calls annually
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hammond Fire DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual aid agreement providing support during structure fires and other emergencies. Morristown provided pumpers, tankers, and manpower to assist Hammond with a structure fire at 128 Lead Mine Road.
• Brier Hill Fire DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual aid partnership for fire suppression support. Brier Hill Fire Chief Shawn Macaulay surveyed water supply during Kirk barn fire mutual aid call.
• Gouverneur Fire DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided mutual aid support to Hammond Fire Department for structure fire response.
• Redwood Fire DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided mutual aid support to Hammond Fire Department for structure fire response.
• Oxbow Fire DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided mutual aid support to Hammond Fire Department for structure fire response.
• Heuvelton Fire DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMorristown provided mutual aide to assist Heuvelton Fire Department in battling a house fire at Terry Wilson's home on Route 184 in DePeyster.
• Ladies AuxiliarycoreOthersInternal support organization providing assistance during calls, food and refreshments at events, fundraising through bingo and craft fairs, and community support activities.
• St. Lawrence County Meals on Wheels ProgramminorOthersThe fire department kitchen is used to prepare approximately 180-190 meals daily for distribution to elderly residents in Morristown, Hammond, and Ogdensburg.
• Ogdensburg Fire DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided mutual aid during structure fire response, including stand-by coverage at Hammond Fire Station.
• Prescott Ontario Canada Fire DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership where Prescott Fire Department donated a bronzed bell to Morristown Ladies Auxiliary and Morristown received a bronzed axe and pike pole.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Gouverneur Fire Department: Volunteer-based fire department in the same county that has provided mutual aid to Morristown. Comparable as a North Country NY volunteer/combination fire and rescue agency serving a small community.
• Redwood Fire Department: Nearby community fire department that has provided mutual aid support alongside Morristown to other departments. Comparable rural volunteer fire and EMS agency in St. Lawrence County.
• Hammond Fire Department: Neighboring volunteer fire department in St. Lawrence County, NY that has a direct mutual aid agreement with Morristown. Both are rural volunteer departments providing fire suppression, EMS, and rescue in adjacent communities in the same county.
• Heuvelton Fire Department: Neighboring St. Lawrence County fire department that has exchanged mutual aid with Morristown, including structure-fire response. Comparable as a small rural volunteer fire/EMS agency in the same region.
• Brier Hill Fire Department: Rural volunteer fire department in St. Lawrence County with active mutual aid partnership with Morristown for structure fires and water supply coordination. Directly comparable small-town volunteer fire/EMS provider.
• Ogdensburg Fire Department: City fire department that has provided mutual aid support to Morristown and other towns in St. Lawrence County. Compares as a public emergency-services provider in the same geographic region serving similar rural/small-city needs.

Regional players

• Finger Lakes Regional EMS Council: EMS coordination body that supports volunteer and combination EMS services across New York State. Comparable as an enabling/coordinating structure for rural ambulance operations similar to Morristown's BLS services.

Others

• National Volunteer Fire Council: National association supporting volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue organizations like Morristown with training, advocacy, and resources. Comparable as an industry/echo-system organization for community volunteer fire departments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/morristownnyfireandrescue
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/morristown-volunteer-fire-dept

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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