PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY

What PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY does

Plainfield Township Volunteer Fire Company is a private nonprofit volunteer fire company founded in 1961 when township residents mortgaged their homes to establish local fire protection. Headquartered at a state-of-the-art firehouse at 6480 Sullivan Trail in Wind Gap, Pennsylvania, the organization provides fire suppression, emergency medical services (QRS-certified), controlled burn coordination, fire prevention education, vehicle and rope rescue, and the Knox Box Rapid Entry System for secure building access across the varied terrain of Plainfield Township in Northampton County — from Blue Mountain to flat open farmlands.

The company's core operational assets are a ten-vehicle specialized apparatus fleet comprising two engines (a 2009 Sutphen S2 and a 2014 Freightliner/Spartan), a 2024 Sutphen SPH100 Tower 36-21 ladder truck, two tankers, a KME rescue unit, a Ram 5500 utility/traffic vehicle, two brush trucks, and a Polaris Ranger UTV. It maintains QRS-certified medical equipment with AED capability and Holmatro rescue tools across apparatus. Operational technology is modest: radio-based integration with the Northampton County E-911 dispatch center for Knox Box master key activation, use of the Wildland Fire Assessment System (WFAS) for burn ban decisions, and HIPAA-compliant patient information handling for EMS operations.

The revenue model is a hybrid of community-supported emergency services and ancillary fundraising. Primary funding is implied to come from community donations and modest municipal support, with the organization explicitly emphasizing that it does not burden tax dollars. Secondary revenue is generated through banquet facility rentals at the firehouse for weddings, corporate events, funerals, and community gatherings, and through annual fundraisers such as Breakfast with Santa ($6-$12 per person) and the Santa Toy Run ($10 per house visit). No revenue figures are publicly disclosed. The organization operates within a mutual aid network of other Northampton County volunteer fire companies.

Name

PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY

Legal name

Plainfield Township Volunteer Fire Company

Website

https://plainfieldfireco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Plainfield Township Volunteer Fire Company is a 1961-founded volunteer nonprofit providing fire protection, EMS, and emergency response to Plainfield Township in Northampton County, PA, operating a ten-vehicle apparatus fleet and a banquet facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection and Emergency Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Safety Administration (Fire/EMS, Emergency Management) (BPAIACAL), Wildfire Suppression & Incident Response (AFAMAEAE), Natural Disaster Preparedness & Recovery (Storm/Flood/Wildfire) (BPABANAI)

Keywords

• Volunteer fire protection
• Emergency medical response
• Fire suppression services
• Controlled burn management
• Banquet facility rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Wind Gap

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Banquet Facility Rentals: Hall rental services for banquets, weddings, receptions, birthday parties, Christmas parties, and funeral gatherings. Round tables available. Proceeds benefit continued operation of the fire company.
2. Community Events and Fundraisers: Annual events including Breakfast with Santa, Santa Toy Run, and other fundraisers. Toy Run costs $10 per house for Santa visit.
3. Emergency Services (Tax-Supported): Fire protection services provided to Plainfield Township. As a volunteer organization, does not burden tax dollars while maintaining emergency response capability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Plainfield Township Volunteer Fire Company provides volunteer fire suppression, emergency medical, rescue, and controlled burn management services to Plainfield Township residents using a fleet of 10 specialized apparatus. The organization also operates a Knox Box rapid entry system for secure building access and rents out its banquet facility for community events.

Product overview

Plainfield Township Volunteer Fire Company operates as a volunteer fire protection and emergency medical services organization in Wind Gap, PA. The company provides a fleet of specialized fire apparatus including engines, tankers, a tower/ladder truck, rescue units, brush trucks, and utility vehicles. Core services encompass fire suppression, controlled burns management, fire prevention education, HIPAA-compliant ambulance/EMS services, and community events. Additional services include banquet facility rentals and the Knox Box rapid entry system for secure building access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Protection and Emergency Response Services 24/7 fire suppression, vehicle rescue, rope rescue, and emergency response services provided by volunteer firefighters using a fleet of 10 specialized apparatus for Plainfield Township residents.
• Ambulance and EMS Services HIPAA-compliant emergency medical services with QRS-certified medical response, AED-equipped apparatus, and patient transportation services.
• Controlled Burns Management Controlled burn coordination, burn ban monitoring, and weather condition assessment using the Wildland Fire Assessment System (WFAS) and Red Flag Warning protocols for Plainfield Township.
• Fire Prevention Education Services Fire prevention education and safety programs including smoke, fire, and carbon monoxide alarm testing, installation guidance, and home fire safety recommendations for community residents.
• Banquet Facility Rental Hall rental services for banquets, weddings/receptions, birthday parties, Christmas parties, and funeral gatherings held at the firehouse, with round tables and a small meeting room available.
• Knox Box Rapid Entry System High-security rapid entry system using Knox Box technology for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings, enabling firefighters secure access without forced entry, integrated with Northampton County E-911 dispatch and audit trail.
• Fire Apparatus Fleet Fleet of 10 specialized emergency response vehicles including engines (Engine 36-11 Sutphen S2, Engine 36-12 Freightliner/Spartan), tower/ladder (Tower 36-21 2024 Sutphen SPH100), tankers (Tanker 36-31, Pumper/Tanker 36-32), rescue (Rescue 36-41 KME), utility/traffic (Utility 36-42 Ram 5500), brush (Brush 36-43, Brush 36-44), and UTV (UTV 36ATV1 Polaris Ranger).

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Northampton County Emergency Management CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinates with fire company on emergency response, burn permits, and Knox Box master key activation via E-911 dispatch system. Provides emergency management support and burn ban coordination for Plainfield Township area.
• Knox CompanycoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of Knox Box Rapid Entry System used for secure key storage at commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. Master key system integrated with Northampton County E-911 dispatch. Fire Chief/Fire Marshal Ryan Pool serves as authorization contact.
• Northampton County Fire CompaniesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual aid network including Allen Twp. Vol. Fire Co., Columbia Fire Co., Forks Twp. Fire Dept., Lookout Fire Co., Palmer Twp. Municipal Fire Dept., Tatamy Vol. Fire Dept., Wind Gap Vol. Fire Dept., and others in Northampton County for coordinated emergency response.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): Membership-driven standards organization that develops fire and life-safety codes used by fire departments. Comparable as an industry membership and codes body that supports fire service operations and public fire protection administration, paralleling the volunteer organization's membership-driven structure.
• WatchGuard Video (Motorola Solutions): Provider of in-car and body-worn video, evidence management, and public safety technology sold to law enforcement and fire/EMS agencies. Comparable as a public-safety technology ecosystem vendor adjacent to fire department operations.
• Pierce Manufacturing: Major U.S. manufacturer of custom fire apparatus (engines, ladders, rescues) supplying municipal and volunteer fire departments. Comparable as a key apparatus supplier and industry reference point for the company's fleet composition and procurement.
• E-ONE (Emergency One): Manufacturer of fire and emergency apparatus including engines, aerials, tankers, and rescues used by municipal and volunteer departments. Comparable as a supplier within the company's operational ecosystem.
• Knox Company: Provider of the Knox Box rapid entry system used by fire departments nationwide for secure building access. Comparable as the technology partner underpinning the company's Knox Box program with E-911 dispatch integration.
• International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC): Membership association for fire service chief officers, providing training, advocacy, and resources. Comparable as an ecosystem organization serving the fire-service leadership community aligned with the chief/line-officer structure of the Plainfield company.
• Sutphen: Family-owned manufacturer of custom fire apparatus including tower ladders, engines, and rescues. Directly comparable as the source of the company's 2024 Sutphen SPH100 tower and Sutphen S2 engine, serving similar volunteer/municipal departments.

Broad incumbents

• Cintas Fire Protection: Division of Cintas Corporation providing commercial fire protection services including inspection, suppression, and alarm. Comparable as a broad-incumbent fire protection services provider, though serving commercial customers nationwide rather than a single township.
• APi Group: Publicly traded parent of a portfolio of life-safety, fire protection, security, and specialty services businesses. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the fire and life-safety services space, operating at far greater scale and across multiple end markets.
• Koorsen Fire & Security: Privately held commercial fire protection, suppression, alarm, and life-safety services provider covering inspection, installation, and emergency response across multiple U.S. regions. Comparable as a commercial-scale fire protection services operator, though diversified across many jurisdictions rather than embedded in one.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FireStation36
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/plainfield-township-volunteer-fire-company

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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