New Hackensack Fire District

What New Hackensack Fire District does

New Hackensack Fire District is a volunteer fire company and municipal fire district established in 1949, headquartered at 217 Myers Corners Road in Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County, New York. The organization provides 24/7 fire suppression, emergency medical response, vehicle accident rescue, hazardous condition mitigation, and public safety education to residents and visitors within its defined service boundary, handling 417 to 494 emergency calls per year across 2022–2024. It is led by Chief of Department Raymond Valentin and a 2024 officer slate representing the 75th group of firematic and administrative officers sworn in to serve the company.

The district operates a fleet of 10 specialized apparatus: two engines (52-11 E-ONE 2009 and 52-12 Pierce 2024), a 3,000-gallon tanker (52-31), a 107-foot aerial ladder (52-45), a heavy rescue vehicle (52-55), and a brush/utility truck (52-61). Training infrastructure includes a center constructed by Fire Training Structures in November 2019, rehabilitated in May 2024 with CertaPro Painters, and used by New York State and Dutchess County firefighter classes. Over 50 active volunteer members completed more than 4,500 hours of combined training and community outreach in 2023.

Funding flows through municipal tax district revenues rather than commercial payments; the only direct customer-facing income is $15 E-911 address sign sales and pavilion rental for community events. The district maintains mutual aid agreements with Hughsonville Fire Department, East Fishkill Fire District, and Roosevelt Fire District, and operates community engagement channels via Facebook (NKFD52CREW), Instagram (nkfd52), and the nkfd.org website. The organization is not a commercial enterprise and has no private ownership, stock listing, or investor structure.

Name

New Hackensack Fire District

Legal name

New Hackensack Fire District

Website

https://nkfd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

New Hackensack Fire District is a volunteer fire company established in 1949, serving Wappingers Falls, New York with 24/7 fire suppression, emergency response, and rescue services through 50+ volunteer members and a fleet of 10 apparatus, funded by tax district revenues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216), Fire Protection (922160)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Safety Administration (Fire/EMS, Emergency Management) (BPAIACAL)

Keywords

• Volunteer firefighting
• Emergency response services
• Fire suppression services
• Public safety education
• Community emergency services

Headquarters

HQ city

Wappingers Falls

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Volunteer Fire Department: As a volunteer fire company, the organization does not generate commercial revenue. Funded through tax district revenues and public support rather than customer payments.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

New Hackensack Fire District operates as a volunteer municipal fire department providing 24/7 emergency response services including fire suppression, rescue operations, hazardous condition mitigation, and emergency medical response to Wappingers Falls, NY and surrounding Dutchess County areas. The department also offers community-facing services such as pavilion rental for events, E-911 address sign sales, public fire safety education, and firefighter training via its dedicated training center.

Product overview

New Hackensack Fire District operates as a volunteer fire department serving Wappingers Falls, NY, offering emergency response through a fleet of six specialized fire apparatus vehicles (engines, tanker, aerial ladder, heavy rescue, and brush/utility units). The department's product portfolio centers on firefighting apparatus (52-11 Engine, 52-12 Engine, 52-31 Tanker, 52-45 Ladder, 52-55 Heavy Rescue, 52-61 Brush/Utility), complemented by a training center for firefighter development and public safety education resources. Additional services include pavilion rental for community events and E-911 address sign sales for property identification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Response Services 24/7 fire suppression, emergency medical response, technical rescue, hazardous condition mitigation, and vehicle accident response dispatched through the 911 system for residents and visitors within the New Hackensack Fire District boundaries.
• Pavilion Rental Event pavilion rental service offering covered picnic areas, lawn space, kitchen facilities, picnic tables, and bathrooms for community events. Available for weekday or weekend rental from late April through September/October. Contact: Tony Marquez at 845-297-3897.
• E-911 Address Signs Dutchess County E-911 compliant address signs available for purchase at $15.00 to ensure emergency vehicles can locate properties. The fire department also offers installation services for district residents.
• Fire & Life Safety Information & Resources Public education resources covering fire safety topics including smoke alarm safety, home fire sprinklers, escape planning, fire extinguishers, cooking fire safety, carbon monoxide safety, and seasonal safety tips, provided to community residents.
• Training Center Facility Training facility constructed by Fire Training Structures in November 2019, providing realistic training experiences for firefighters. Used by New Hackensack members as well as New York State and Dutchess County firefighter classes.
• 52-11 Engine First Due Engine fire apparatus equipped with a 1000 gallon water tank, 1500 GPM pump, and 1500ft 5in LDH hose. Manufactured by E-ONE in 2009 with a 6-person cab. Part of the department's emergency response fleet.
• 52-12 Engine Frontline engine apparatus featuring a 1000 gallon water tank, 1500 GPM pump, and 1300ft 5in LDH hose. Manufactured by Pierce in 2024 with a 6-person cab. Part of the department's emergency response fleet.
• 52-31 Tanker Water tanker apparatus with a 3000 gallon tank, 750 GPM pump, 3 dump chutes, and 2500 gallon port-a-tank. Built on a Freightliner chassis by US Tanker in 2010 with a 2-person cab. Supports water supply operations during emergencies.
• 52-45 Ladder Aerial ladder apparatus with a 107-foot straight stick ladder, 500 gallon tank, and 1500 GPM pump. Manufactured in 2019. Provides elevated rescue and fire suppression capability.
• 52-55 Heavy Rescue Heavy rescue apparatus built on a Spartan chassis by Rescue One in 2012, designed for technical rescue and extrication operations. Supports vehicle accident and complex rescue responses.
• 52-61 Brush/Utility Brush and utility vehicle equipped with a 300 gallon tank and forestry equipment for off-road fire suppression and utility operations. Supports wildland and auxiliary emergency response.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hughsonville Fire DepartmentcoreOthersMutual aid partner providing coverage assistance during events and emergencies. Members stepped up to help with apparatus preparation and floor scrubbing during memorial services for Past Commissioner Roderick MacLeod. Coordinated coverage while New Hackensack members were on cruise.
• East Fishkill Fire DistrictcoreOthersMutual aid partner providing coverage assistance during events and emergencies. Extended family members assisted with coverage on calls while New Hackensack members were away on 75th anniversary cruise.
• Roosevelt Fire DistrictcoreOthersMutual aid partner that provided coverage during memorial services for Past Commissioner Roderick MacLeod, allowing New Hackensack members to properly pay their respects.
• Hughsonville Fire DepartmentcoreOthersCo-responded to structural fire incident demonstrating inter-department coordination and mutual aid relationships.
• CertaPro Painters of Middletown-KingstonminorOthersCommercial partner that provided building rehabilitation services including thorough cleaning and fresh coat of paint for training center and fire station.
• Fire Training StructurescoreOthersManufacturer that constructed the training center facility which has been in operation since November 2019, hosting numerous training sessions for members and various NY State and Dutchess County firefighter classes.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hyde Park Fire District: Volunteer fire district in Dutchess County serving Hyde Park and surrounding areas. Comparable in scale, governance structure, and volunteer-based operating model, with similar apparatus fleet and response volume profile.
• Pleasant Valley Fire District: Neighboring volunteer fire district in Dutchess County, NY. Comparable as a tax-funded volunteer fire district with similar apparatus mix, training program, and mutual aid participation within the same regional network.
• East Fishkill Fire District: Volunteer fire district in Dutchess County with mutual aid agreement with New Hackensack. Closely comparable in operating model, apparatus mix, and volunteer-driven service structure within the same regional emergency response ecosystem.
• Wappingers Falls Fire Department: Village-level fire department serving the same Wappingers Falls community where New Hackensack operates. Directly comparable as a municipal fire service covering an overlapping geography with similar apparatus-based response capabilities.
• Hughsonville Fire Department: Neighboring volunteer fire department in Dutchess County and active mutual aid partner of New Hackensack. Directly comparable as a volunteer fire company of similar size serving an adjacent community in the same region with similar apparatus and response profile.
• Fairview Fire District (Dutchess County): Volunteer fire district operating in Dutchess County under the same NY fire district legal framework as New Hackensack. Directly comparable governance, funding, and operational model within the same county mutual aid system.
• Roosevelt Fire District: Mutual aid partner fire district in Dutchess County, NY. Operates as a volunteer fire district with comparable service area scale, apparatus profile, and tax-funded revenue model to New Hackensack.
• Arlington Fire District: Established volunteer fire district in Dutchess County, NY serving nearby Poughkeepsie-area communities. Comparable in volunteer-driven operating model, district tax funding structure, and apparatus-based fire suppression mission.

Others

• National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC): National membership organization for volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue services. Ecosystem peer — sets standards, lobbies for federal grants (AFG program), and provides shared resources that materially shape the operating context for volunteer fire districts like New Hackensack.
• Firemens Association of the State of New York (FASNY): Statewide association representing volunteer fire service in New York. Adjacent/ecosystem peer — provides training, advocacy, and insurance programs that directly support volunteer fire companies like New Hackensack and influence their operating environment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/NKFD52CREW
• Instagraminstagram.com/nkfd52
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/new-hackensack-fire-district

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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