Riverdale Fire

What Riverdale Fire does

Riverdale Fire Department, Inc. (also known as Riverdale Volunteer Fire Department and Company 7) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit volunteer fire department incorporated on January 27, 1923, and headquartered at 4714 Queensbury Road, Riverdale Park, Maryland 20737. The department provides fire suppression, emergency medical services (EMS), technical rescue, and fire safety education to Riverdale Park, University Park, the Hyattsville Arts District, Edmonston, and surrounding areas of Prince George's County, responding to approximately 1,145 calls per year. The department operates a fleet of four primary apparatus: Engine 72 (1992 Seagrave with 750-gallon tank and 1500 GPM pump), Engine 73 (2009 Pierce Arrow XT, the first new engine delivered in over 15 years), Tower 7 (1993 FWD/Baker Aerialscope 95-ft, the first NFPA-compliant Baker/Aerialscope tower ever built for delivery), and Ambulance 79 (2014 Ford F450 4x4, the busiest unit in the station). Active membership currently stands at 23 volunteers, with a total roster of 60-70 including life members, probationary members, and FF/EMT personnel across 9 administrative and line officer roles for 2026.

The department operates as part of the Prince George's County Fire Department system, with mutual aid agreements across neighboring jurisdictions and compliance with county general orders (Divisions 01-13). Training is delivered through the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (Volunteer Recruit School, Firefighter I, EMT certification) and supplemented by specialist providers such as Spec Rescue International. The financial model is donation-dependent: there are no commercial fees for emergency services, with revenue drawn from community donations (PayPal @RVFD20738, Givebutter fundraising), the state-funded Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP), and a $3,500 Maryland income tax deduction for resident volunteers. The department runs a Student Recruitment Program with University of Maryland and other area colleges, offering live-in housing to Fire Protection Engineering and Fire Science majors in exchange for active firefighter/EMT service, providing a structured talent pipeline.

Commercially, the department has no product revenue, no patents, no certifications beyond regulatory compliance, and no AI/ML capabilities. Distribution is exclusively direct emergency response within a fixed geographic first-due area, with mutual aid expansion across Prince George's County. Marketing and community outreach operate through the website, Twitter (@RiverdaleFire), community events (Riverdale Park Day, career days, food basket deliveries), and word-of-mouth.

Name

Riverdale Fire

Legal name

Riverdale Fire Department, Inc.

Website

https://riverdalevfd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Riverdale Fire Department, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) volunteer fire department incorporated in 1923, providing fire suppression, EMS, technical rescue, and safety education to Riverdale Park and surrounding Prince George's County communities in Maryland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIAGAB

Fire & Rescue Services (Fire Suppression, Rescue)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Law Enforcement & Public Safety (Police, Fire, EMS)

Keywords

• Volunteer fire services
• Emergency medical services
• Fire suppression services
• Technical rescue operations
• Community fire safety

Headquarters

HQ city

Riverdale Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Community Donations: Relies heavily on community donations via PayPal (@RVFD20738) and checks mailed to the department. Donations fund apparatus replacement/repair, training equipment, facility maintenance, and recruiting efforts.
2. Government/Municipal Support: State-funded LOSAP (Length of Service Award Program) - a volunteer retirement program funded by the State of Maryland. Operates within Prince George's County Fire Department system.
3. Tax Incentive Programs: $3,500 income tax deduction for Maryland residents who volunteer as firefighters/EMTs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Riverdale Fire Department, Inc. is a volunteer fire department providing 24/7 fire suppression, emergency medical services (EMS), and technical rescue operations to Riverdale Park and surrounding Prince George's County communities. The department operates a fleet of fire apparatus (Engine 72, Engine 73, Tower 7, and Ambulance 79) and a student live-in recruitment program, while also delivering community fire safety education programs. Services are provided free of charge, funded through community donations and state-funded volunteer retirement programs.

Product overview

Riverdale Fire Department, Inc. is a volunteer fire department offering emergency response services including fire suppression, emergency medical services (EMS), and technical rescue operations. The department operates a fleet of apparatus including Engine 72 (1992 Seagrave), Engine 73 (2009 Pierce Arrow XT), Tower 7 (1993 FWD/Baker Aerialscope), and Ambulance 79 (2014 Ford F450). Services also include community fire safety education programs. The department has a Student Recruitment Program offering live-in housing for university students in exchange for active service. The department responded to 1,145 calls in the past year.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Suppression Services Structural firefighting and fire suppression operations protecting Riverdale Park and surrounding communities, with response capabilities including Engine 72, Engine 73, and Tower 7 apparatus.
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Advanced life support and basic life support EMS operations provided via Ambulance 79, providing medical treatment to Riverdale Park and surrounding areas.
• Technical Rescue Operations Specialized rescue services including technical rescue, bomb squad response, and hazardous materials incident response as outlined in Division 09 General Orders.
• Fire Safety Education Public fire safety education programs including smoke detector awareness, fire extinguisher training, E.D.I.T.H. (Exit Drills In The Home), Sparky's ABCs of Fire Safety for children, and seasonal safety information.
• Student Live-In Recruitment Program Live-in program for students (primarily Fire Protection Engineering/Fire Science majors at University of Maryland) offering semi-private housing, training, and experience in exchange for active firefighter and EMT participation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Responded to 1,145 emergency calls in the past year
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Singer AssociatesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Assisted Riverdale Fire Department with procurement of the 2009 Pierce Arrow XT Engine 73. Randy Schwartz and Singer Associates helped with the engine acquisition process.
• Prince George's County Fire DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntegrated county-wide emergency response system. Riverdale provides and receives mutual aid, operates under county general orders and training requirements.
• Maryland Fire and Rescue InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState training agency providing Volunteer Recruit School, Firefighter I, and Emergency Medical Technician certification courses required for department membership.
• Spec Rescue InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining provider for Advanced Search and RIT classes. Riverdale hosted training class with volunteers from multiple neighboring companies participating.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights13 records

Direct peers

• Hyattsville Volunteer Fire Department: Volunteer fire department serving Hyattsville, MD, adjacent to Riverdale Park in Prince George's County. Provides similar fire suppression, EMS, and rescue services with the same volunteer-based community model and donation-dependent funding.
• Greenbelt Volunteer Fire Department: Volunteer fire department serving Greenbelt, MD in Prince George's County. Similar volunteer-based model providing fire and EMS services with community focus and donation-based funding.
• Brentwood Volunteer Fire Department: Volunteer fire department serving Brentwood, MD in Prince George's County. Comparable community-led volunteer fire and EMS service provider with similar donation-funded model.
• District Heights Volunteer Fire Department: Volunteer fire department serving District Heights in Prince George's County. Similar volunteer fire and EMS service with donation-based funding and community focus.
• Landover Hills Volunteer Fire Department: Volunteer fire department serving Landover Hills and adjacent areas in Prince George's County. Similar volunteer organization providing fire and EMS services with comparable operational scale.
• Cheverly Volunteer Fire Department: Volunteer fire department serving Cheverly, MD in Prince George's County. Comparable volunteer fire service organization with similar donation-based funding and community engagement model.
• College Park Volunteer Fire Department: Volunteer fire department serving College Park, MD in Prince George's County. Comparable volunteer organization providing fire and EMS services to University of Maryland area, with similar student recruitment pipeline opportunities.
• Berwyn Heights Volunteer Fire Department: Volunteer fire department serving Berwyn Heights in Prince George's County. Comparable volunteer fire service organization with similar service area characteristics and community-centered operating model.
• Kentland Volunteer Fire Department: Volunteer fire department serving the Kentland area of Prince George's County. Comparable volunteer model providing fire and emergency services to local community with similar funding structure.

Broad incumbents

• Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department: County-wide emergency services organization that provides the overarching framework within which Riverdale operates. Provides mutual aid, training standards, and broader emergency services including hazmat and technical rescue. Acts as the broader industry incumbent.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RiverdaleFire
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/riverdale-fire

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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