New Hartford Volunteer Fire Department

What New Hartford Volunteer Fire Department does

The New Hartford Volunteer Fire Department is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit volunteer fire organization providing emergency response services to residents and property owners within Fire District 1 of New Hartford, Connecticut. Founded in 1832, the Department operates two stations — Station 1 (Downtown, built 1982 at 3 Greenwoods Road) and Station 2 (West Hill, built 1968 at 2 Arrowhead Drive) — staffed by approximately 65 volunteer members. Services include fire suppression, motor vehicle accident response, smoke and CO alarm investigations, downed power line and tree hazard mitigation, and certified Supplemental First Responder support to medical calls alongside New Hartford Volunteer Ambulance. The Department also maintains water and ice rescue capability through Marine 1, a 2021 Sea Eagle inflatable boat with jet drive.

The Department operates a mixed fleet of six fire apparatus: Engine 5 and Engine 7 (2005 and 2007 Ferrara engines, each with 1000-gallon tanks and 1500 GPM pumps), Rescue 6 (2017 Pierce Enforcer), Tanker 10 (2004 Kenworth 1900-gallon), Brush 2 (2022 Chevy 3500), and Utility 3 (2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD). Emergency response is dispatched through Litchfield County's 911 system, with multiple departments called during day hours due to limited volunteer daytime availability. Non-emergency services include burning permit issuance ($25), reflective address marker sales ($20–$25), free smoke and CO detector distribution, and basement water pumping.

The business model is funded primarily by Fire District 1 property tax revenue, with the District Commission setting the mill rate and managing the budget. Supplementary revenue is generated through tax-deductible donations via PayPal (supporting training, equipment, and fire truck purchases), $25 burning permits, and address marker sales. Non-emergency services like basement water pumping are provided free, and primary emergency services are delivered without charge to residents. Governance is exercised by an elected District Commission, with operational leadership held by Chief Mark Worsman (since 2003), Deputy Chief John Wabrek, Captains Zach Marcus and John Ryan, and Lieutenants Ben Marcus, Corey Sedgwick, and Jason Rindflesh. The Department is explicitly excluded from serving Districts 2 (Nepaug) and 3 (Pine Meadow), which are covered by separate volunteer departments.

Name

New Hartford Volunteer Fire Department

Legal name

New Hartford Volunteer Fire Department

Website

https://newhartfordfire.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The New Hartford Volunteer Fire Department is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit volunteer fire organization operating two stations and six apparatus to provide fire, medical, water, and ice rescue services to residents of Fire District 1 in New Hartford, Connecticut, funded primarily by property tax revenue and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Services / Volunteer Fire Protection

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216), Fire Protection (922160)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Safety Administration (Fire/EMS, Emergency Management) (BPAIACAL), Fire Watch & Safety Patrol Services (BPAKAAAK)

Keywords

• Volunteer fire services
• Emergency response
• Fire suppression
• Water rescue
• Medical first response

Headquarters

HQ city

New Hartford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Fire District Tax Revenue: Property tax revenue collected for Fire District 1 through the District Commission. The Commission sets the mill rate and collects taxes to fund the Department's operations and budget.
2. Donations: Tax-deductible donations from community members. The department is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations can be made via PayPal and support training, equipment updates, and new fire trucks.
3. Burning Permits: Permits issued for burning brush or small limbs on private property. Cost is $25 per permit.
4. Address Markers: Reflective green address signs sold to residents for improved home visibility. $20 for self-installation, $25 for professional installation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The New Hartford Volunteer Fire Department provides 24/7 volunteer emergency response services across Fire District 1 in New Hartford, Connecticut, including fire suppression, supplemental medical first response, water and ice rescues, motor vehicle accident response, smoke investigations, downed power line and tree hazard mitigation, and free smoke/CO detector distribution. The department operates two fire stations with six apparatus and a marine vessel, supplemented by burning permits, address marker sales, and a 501(c)(3) donation program.

Product overview

New Hartford Volunteer Fire Department operates as a volunteer, not-for-profit, 501(c)3 organization providing emergency response services through two fire stations (Station 1 - Downtown and Station 2 - West Hill). The department maintains six fire apparatus vehicles including Engine 5, Engine 7, Rescue 6, Tanker 10, Brush 2, and Utility 3, plus Marine 1 for water rescue operations. Services include fire suppression, medical response as Supplemental First Responders, water/ice rescue, motor vehicle accident response, and community safety programs including free smoke/CO detectors and address markers. The department also recruits volunteers and accepts donations to support operations.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Response Services Emergency response services for fires, motor vehicle accidents, smoke investigations, activated smoke detectors and CO alarms, trees across roads, downed power lines, and other emergency situations within Fire District 1.
• Medical Response Services Certified Supplemental First Responder service for medical calls within Fire District 1, responding alongside the New Hartford Volunteer Ambulance for serious or life-threatening medical emergencies.
• Water and Ice Rescue Services Water and ice rescue operations using Marine 1, a 2021 Sea Eagle 14' inflatable boat with a 20hp Mercury Jet drive motor capable of holding 5 personnel, deployed with Rescue 6 from Station 1.
• Burning Permits Permits issued for burning brush or small limbs on private property within New Hartford, priced at $25 per permit and obtained through town hall.
• Address Markers Reflective green signs with house numbers sold to residents for emergency responder visibility: $20 for self-installation or $25 for professional installation at the residence.
• Donation Program 501(c)(3) tax-deductible donation program accepting contributions via PayPal to support training, equipment updates, and fire apparatus purchases.
• Volunteer Firefighting Membership Volunteer membership program with 65 active members, recruiting community members to join the fire department through video outreach and application.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Nepaug Fire Department: Adjacent volunteer fire department in New Hartford, explicitly cited as the provider of Fire District 2 (South End/Nepaug). Operates the same volunteer/fire-protection model with similar scale and equipment, making it the closest direct peer.
• New Hartford Volunteer Ambulance: Co-located volunteer EMS provider that responds alongside New Hartford Volunteer Fire Department on medical calls. Operates as a peer 501(c)(3) volunteer organization delivering emergency services in the same service area.
• Barkhamsted Fire Department: Volunteer fire department serving the neighboring town of Barkhamsted in Litchfield County. Similar geography, rural/wooded terrain, and water/ice rescue exposure as New Hartford.
• Harwinton Volunteer Fire Department: Volunteer fire department serving Harwinton, CT, a small Litchfield County town. Comparable scale, geographic profile, and reliance on combined tax/donation funding.
• Avon Volunteer Fire Department: Volunteer/career fire department serving Avon, CT. Captain John Ryan previously served as a firefighter and EMT in Avon, evidencing direct cross-organizational overlap and a comparable Connecticut volunteer model.
• Canton Volunteer Fire Department: Nearby Litchfield County volunteer fire department serving the adjacent town of Canton. Comparable in size, volunteer structure, and small-town Connecticut service model.
• Burlington Volunteer Fire Department: Volunteer fire department serving Burlington, Connecticut, in the same Hartford County/Litchfield County region. Operates from multiple stations with a comparable volunteer-staffed model.

Regional players

• Winsted Fire Department: Fire service for the Winsted section of Winchester, CT, in the same Litchfield County region. Provides mutual aid and shares dispatch coordination with New Hartford, making it a regional comparator.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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Investments

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