Pinewood Fire Department

What Pinewood Fire Department does

Pinewood Fire Department is the operating name of the Pinewood Fire District, a governmental fire protection district formed in 1975 under Arizona law that delivers fire suppression, emergency medical services (EMS), and wildland fire management to the Munds Park community in Coconino County, Arizona. The district operates from a single station on Walapai Road housing Station 41 and Station 42 apparatus (engines, ambulances, brush trucks) and staffs each shift with five full-time members—a Captain, an Engineer, and firefighters—maintaining a minimum of three certified paramedics per shift to provide advanced life support. Beyond core emergency response, the department runs an extensive community safety portfolio including a Public Access Defibrillation (PAD) program, CPR training, Firewise home assessments, Knox Box key-safe installations, standardized green reflective house numbers, burn permits, the Bear Jaw green waste cleanup program, and an Adopt-a-Hydrant initiative. The organization is governed by an elected/appointed Board of Directors (Robert Rose as Chairman, Richard L. Drinen, Lois Barnes, and Barbara Timberman) with Fire Chief Josh Tope leading operations; full-time staff are represented by United Pinewood Fire Fighters Local 1505 (IAFF), organized in April 2006.

The department's technology stack is operationally focused rather than software-driven. Specialized equipment includes a thermal imaging camera (funded by a 2016 Governor's Office of Highway Safety Grant) used for victim identification through smoke and structural danger assessment, the Thorgard Lightning Alert System with rooftop air horns, and the Knox Box high-security key safe system. The organization participates in the Coconino County Emergency Notification System (Code Red) for community alerts. Its revenue model is non-commercial: the district is primarily funded by property tax assessments on the Pinewood Fire District service area, supplemented by competitive grants (e.g., the 2016 highway safety grant), a 2025 General Obligation Bond for capital improvements, and nominal fees for burn permits and Auxiliary merchandise (cookbooks at $15, coffee mugs at $7.50). Most core services are delivered at no cost to residents. Marketing and outreach are conducted through the district website, Facebook, Instagram, community events, and union-organized charity drives. The district is also a member of the Greater Flagstaff Regional Academy alongside Highlands Fire District, Flagstaff Fire District, Flagstaff ARFF, and Summit Fire and Medical District for joint firefighter recruitment and training, and holds a mutual aid agreement with Highlands Fire District.

Name

Pinewood Fire Department

Legal name

Pinewood Fire District

Website

https://pinewoodfire.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pinewood Fire Department (Pinewood Fire District) is a governmental fire protection district founded in 1975 that provides fire suppression, advanced-life-support EMS, wildland firefighting, and community safety programs to the residents of Munds Park, Arizona in Coconino County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection and Emergency Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (922160), Fire Protection (92216)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Wildfire Risk Assessment, Prevention & Suppression Services (IMAMAJAG), Wildfire Suppression & Incident Response (AFAMAEAE), Emergency Storm Damage Response & Hazard Mitigation (HSAIADAG)

Keywords

• Fire protection services
• Emergency medical services
• Wildland firefighting
• Wildfire prevention programs
• Community safety education

Headquarters

HQ city

Munds Park

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Fire District Property Tax Revenue: Public fire district funded through property tax assessments from residents of the Pinewood Fire District service area.
2. General Obligation Bonds: 2025 General Obligation Bond for capital improvements and district upgrades.
3. Grant Funding: Grant awards for specific equipment and safety initiatives, such as the 2016 Governor's Office of Highway Safety Grant for thermal imaging camera.
4. Fee-Based Services: Burn permits issued to residents for campfires and debris burning. Some community merchandise sold through Auxiliary (cookbooks, coffee mugs).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Pinewood Fire Department provides fire suppression, emergency medical services, and wildland fire management to the Munds Park community in Coconino County, Arizona. It delivers 24/7 response staffed with a minimum of three Certified Paramedics per shift, supported by Engines, Ambulances, and Brush trucks at Station 41. Beyond emergency response, the department operates community safety programs including CPR/PAD training, Firewise wildfire assessments, Knox Box installation, standardized house numbers, burn permits, and the Bear Jaw green waste cleanup program.

Product overview

Pinewood Fire Department provides a comprehensive portfolio of emergency response and community safety services. Core operations include firefighting, emergency medical services (staffed with paramedics), and wildland firefighting. The department offers community-focused services including CPR and PAD training programs, fire station tours, standardized house numbering, Knox Box key safe systems, and the Firewise Assessment program. Additional services encompass burn permits, green waste cleanup, and an Adopt a Hydrant program. The department integrates with the Coconino County Emergency Notification System for community alerts. Services are delivered from Station 41 in Munds Park, Arizona, serving the Pinewood Fire District.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CPR and PAD Training Cardiopulmonary resuscitation training and Public Access Defibrillation program offering free hands-only CPR classes to community members (2-3 hour sessions, optional $5 healthcare provider card) and coordinating AED placement in local businesses for community-wide cardiac emergency response.
• Fire Station Tours Educational station tours where community members learn about fire station operations, meet fire crews, and tour response apparatus including firefighting and rescue equipment.
• House Numbers Program Standardized green reflective address numbering program providing house numbers to property owners at no cost to improve emergency response identification and reduce response times.
• Knox Box Program High-security KNOX-BOX key safe system allowing the fire department rapid access to properties during emergencies without forcing entry. Available in residential models (1501 and 1501B) and commercial models (3201 and 3261), accessible only to the Pinewood Fire Department.
• Adopt a Hydrant Community program encouraging residents to keep fire hydrants clear of snow and debris with 3-foot clearance maintained on all sides for rapid firefighting access.
• Green Waste Clean-up (Bear Jaw) Community cleanup program for green waste removal supporting fire prevention through reduction of hazardous vegetation and debris, with 517 hours logged and $38,641 spent on the cleanup effort.
• Firewise Assessment Program Homesite inspection and wildfire risk assessment program helping property owners create defensible space and reduce wildfire threats; part of the FIREWISE Communities USA program since 2011.
• Burn Permits Permit system for controlled open burning issued free of charge to residents on days without burning restrictions, with safety requirements including fire ring specifications, clearance distances, and charged hose requirements.
• Emergency Medical Services EMS division staffed with a minimum of three Certified Paramedics per shift providing advanced life support, continuous training, and medical equipment maintenance on response apparatus.
• Wildland Firefighting Wildland division tasked with prevention, mitigation, and suppression of wildfires, with all personnel trained in wildland firefighting and continuous training in suppression techniques.
• Fire Prevention Services Fire prevention division responsible for fire code development, fire code enforcement, and arson investigation to provide higher levels of life safety and property conservation.
• Emergency Notification System Integration with the Coconino County Code Red Emergency Notification System delivering community alerts via text messages or phone recordings, including evacuation notifications and emergency updates, complemented by an omni-directional siren reserved for true emergencies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Thermal imaging cameras enable identification of victims and structural dangers through smoke, improving survival outcomes
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Highlands Fire DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual aid partnership for fire suppression support. Highlands Fire District provides additional fire engine and battalion chief support during major structure fires in the Pinewood Fire District area. Response includes Kachina Village and Mountainaire coverage.
• Greater Flagstaff Regional Academy (GFR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional consortium for firefighter recruitment and training. Members include: Pinewood Fire District, Highlands Fire District, Flagstaff Fire District, Flagstaff ARFF, and Summit Fire and Medical District. Jointly recruits and trains members to highest standards.
• Pinewood Country ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated to resolve emergency notification issues with the omni-directional siren. Country Club maintains its own electronic siren near the pro shop to notify golfers. Partnership improves emergency communication to different segments of the community.
• Munds Park Sanitary DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated soil and large landscaping rocks for the Pinewood Fire District 40th Anniversary Memorial Garden construction.
• Pinewood Property Owners Association (PPOA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated $3,000 toward the purchase of materials for the 40th Anniversary Memorial Garden at the fire station.
• United Pinewood Fire Fighters L-1505coreOthersUnion chapter of Local 1505 of the International Association of Fire Fighters, organized in April 2006. Consists of full-time firefighting staff and Bear Jaw Fire and Fuels Module members. Officers include Caleb Garcia as President and Bennie Pospischel as Trustee. Involved in community charities including MDA Fill the Boot, food box delivery, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Christmas adopt-a-family, and Burn Camp.
• United Blood ServiceminorOthersBlood donation services provided during fire station events and open houses. Reached 96% of their donation goal at the 2015 open house event.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Flagstaff Fire Department: Municipal fire department co-located in Coconino County and fellow member of the Greater Flagstaff Regional Academy. Provides a larger-scale urban-interface benchmark for staffing, EMS, and wildland response practices Pinewood aspires to.
• Highlands Fire District: Adjacent Coconino County fire protection district that is Pinewood's primary mutual aid partner. Operates with similar small-staff structure serving a mountain community, making it the most directly comparable peer.
• Yarnell Fire District: Small Arizona fire district operating in a forested mountain community with significant wildfire history. Comparable in scale, wildland-urban interface exposure, and reliance on mutual aid partnerships.
• Mayer Fire District: Small Arizona fire protection district serving a rural, forested community with combination staffing. Comparable in geographic constraints, single-community funding base, and wildland response emphasis.
• Summit Fire and Medical District: Arizona fire and medical district that participates in the same Greater Flagstaff Regional Academy for joint training and recruitment. Directly comparable as a small-district combination fire/EMS provider in northern Arizona.

Others

• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): Industry standards body that publishes the Firewise program framework underpinning Pinewood's community wildfire preparedness program. Adjacent enabling organization rather than a direct operational peer.

Regional players

• Sedona Fire District: Northern Arizona combination fire district serving a wildland-urban interface community similar to Munds Park. Comparable for high-fire-risk WUI operations, defensible-space programming, and combined EMS service delivery model.
• Verde Valley Fire District: Nearby Arizona combination fire district operating in similar wildland-urban interface terrain in Yavapai County. Comparable for community risk reduction programs and combination paid/volunteer staffing models.
• Camp Verde Marshal's Office / Fire: Small Arizona municipality providing fire and EMS in a high-wildfire-risk corridor. Comparable operational scale and rural-interface service profile to Pinewood.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PinewoodFire
• Instagraminstagram.com/pinewoodfire
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pinewood-fire-department

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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