NEWBURG VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

What NEWBURG VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT does

Newburg Volunteer Rescue Squad & Fire Department (Station 14) is a non-profit volunteer emergency services organization operating from Newburg in Charles County, Maryland. It delivers 24/7 fire suppression, rescue operations, and emergency medical services (EMS), including ambulance transport, to residents across the Charles County service area. Responses are dispatched through the county 911 system and delivered to community members free of charge.

Core offerings include Fire Rescue Services, Emergency Medical Services, Community Engagement Programs (awareness campaigns covering Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, Autism, and fireworks safety), and a Volunteer Recruitment program. Operations rely on standard firefighting and EMS apparatus; no proprietary technology, patents, or technology integrations are disclosed. The website is hosted on Firehouse Solutions. Incident volumes in FY25 (partial, July through April) reached 1,345 across fire (432) and EMS (913) categories. Multi-year data shows EMS calls grew from 722 in FY19 to 1,214 in FY24, while fire incidents have remained in a 387 to 523 band since FY11.

The organization is a volunteer non-profit with no disclosed revenue. Funding comes from community donations, fundraising events (Christopher Wright Memorial Car Show, Community Shred Day), and presumed county and tax support. Volunteers receive free CPR training, college credits, tuition assistance, tax credits, and retirement benefits as service incentives. The department participates in mutual aid partnerships with multiple regional volunteer fire and EMS organizations (Ironsides Rescue Squad, Ridge VFD, Brandywine VFD, Charles County Rescue Squad, Waldorf VFD, Sudlersville VFD, Grasonville VFD) and cross-agency collaborations with the La Plata Police Department and Pathfinders for Autism. There are no funding rounds, M&A activity, or AI/ML initiatives disclosed. Named leadership includes EMS Chief Lisa Yates and EMS Captain Liz Murphy.

Name

NEWBURG VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

Legal name

Newburg Volunteer Rescue Squad & Fire Department

Website

https://nvrsfd.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Newburg Volunteer Rescue Squad & Fire Department (Station 14) is a non-profit volunteer organization providing 24/7 fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services to Charles County, Maryland residents. Services are free, funded by donations and community fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medical Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216), Ambulance Services (62191)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Operations & Dispatch (HLAJAGAC), Emergency Management & Disaster Response (EOC, Civil Defense) (BPAIAGAE)

Keywords

• Volunteer fire services
• Emergency medical services
• Fire suppression response
• Community rescue operations
• Public safety education

Headquarters

HQ city

Newburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Volunteer Emergency Services: As a volunteer fire department and rescue squad, the organization provides emergency fire suppression and EMS services to the community at no direct charge to residents. Funding comes through community donations, fundraising events (car shows, shred days), and likely county/tax support. Members receive tax credits and retirement benefits as incentives for volunteer service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Newburg Volunteer Rescue Squad & Fire Department provides volunteer fire suppression, rescue operations, and emergency medical services (EMS) including ambulance transport to residents of Newburg and surrounding areas in Charles County, Maryland, dispatched through the 911 system from Station 14. The organization also delivers community safety education (fireworks safety, health awareness, disaster preparedness) and operates volunteer recruitment with member benefits including free CPR training, college credits, tuition assistance, tax credits, and retirement benefits.

Product overview

Newburg Volunteer Rescue Squad & Fire Department operates as a unified emergency services organization providing fire rescue and emergency medical services to Charles County, Maryland. The department functions as a single integrated operation (Station 14) rather than a platform with separate modules. Core services include fire suppression and rescue operations alongside EMS/ambulance transport capabilities. Additionally, the department engages in community outreach through health awareness campaigns, safety education, and volunteer recruitment programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Rescue Services Fire suppression, rescue operations, and emergency response services provided by trained volunteer firefighters to the Newburg community in Charles County, Maryland, dispatched through 911 from Station 14.
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Emergency medical care and ambulance transport services delivered by EMS personnel to Charles County residents, handling hundreds of medical incidents annually including emergency responses and patient transport.
• Community Engagement Programs Public education and awareness initiatives including health awareness months (Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, Autism), safety campaigns (fireworks safety), and community events such as car shows and Community Shred Day for Charles County residents.
• Volunteer Recruitment Program Volunteer firefighter and EMT recruitment program offering benefits including free CPR training, college credits, tuition assistance, tax credits, and retirement benefits to attract new members to Station 14.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,345 total emergency incidents (FY25 partial)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Ironsides Rescue SquadminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual aid relationship for emergency response support between volunteer fire departments in Charles County region. Expressed condolences and support following line-of-duty loss.
• Ridge Volunteer Fire DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual aid partner providing emergency response support. Extended sympathies following department loss.
• Brandywine Volunteer Fire DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual aid partnership in Prince George's County. Offered support following line-of-duty death.
• La Plata Police DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on community events including the Autism Awareness Cruiser and 'Rev'ed Up for Autism' Car Show. Corporal Jordan Madison serves both departments.
• Charles County Rescue SquadminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual aid partner within Charles County providing EMS and rescue support during events and emergencies.
• Sudlersville Volunteer Fire CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual aid relationship with out-of-county volunteer department. Stood by for events and look forward to returning.
• Pathfinders For AutismminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization providing training for first responders to support individuals with autism. Partners with La Plata Police Department and Newburg VFD supports their events.
• Waldorf Volunteer Fire DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual aid partner in Charles County with positive comments about Newburg VFD crew and operations.
• Grasonville Volunteer Fire DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual aid relationship. Thanked Newburg VFD for hospitality and look forward to future visits.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Sudlersville Volunteer Fire Company: Out-of-county mutual aid partner in Maryland. Small volunteer fire company with similar organizational structure and community-service orientation.
• Ironsides Rescue Squad: Mutual aid partner for emergency response support in Charles County region. Volunteer rescue organization with similar operational scope and funding model.
• Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department: Mutual aid partner in Charles County. Operates as a volunteer fire and EMS organization in the same county, with similar service offerings and shared incident response coordination.
• La Plata Volunteer Fire Department: Mutual aid partner in Charles County. Provides fire suppression and EMS services to a neighboring community with similar volunteer-based operating model.
• Charles County Rescue Squad: Mutual aid partner within Charles County providing EMS and rescue support. Direct peer in volunteer EMS operations in the same geographic market.
• Grasonville Volunteer Fire Department: Mutual aid partner in the Maryland region. Comparable volunteer fire department model serving a similar community demographic.
• Brandywine Volunteer Fire Department: Mutual aid partner in Prince George's County. Similar small volunteer fire department model serving a Maryland community with comparable EMS/fire response structure.
• Ridge Volunteer Fire Department: Mutual aid partner providing emergency response support in the Charles County region. Comparable small-volunteer department operating under similar funding dynamics.

Broad incumbents

• International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF): National labor union representing professional firefighters. While Newburg is volunteer-based, IAFF represents the broader industry shift toward professionalization that pressures volunteer models like Newburg's.
• National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC): National membership organization supporting volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue services. Represents the collective interests of volunteer departments like Newburg and provides training, equipment grants, and advocacy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/newburg-volunteer-fire-department

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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