ROCHESTER VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY

What ROCHESTER VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY does

The Rochester Volunteer Fire Company is a combination fire and emergency medical services department established in 1927, headquartered at 31020 Academy Road, Burlington, Wisconsin, with mailing address P.O. Box 38, Rochester, WI 53167. The department serves the Village of Rochester and surrounding communities in Racine County — specifically the Towns of Waterford, Burlington, Lyons, and Spring Prairie — across a 167+ square mile response area encompassing more than 39,000 residents. Emergency response is dispatched through Racine County Dispatch, with the department answering over 400 calls per year covering structure fires, vehicle fires, grass fires, medical emergencies, vehicle accidents, and technical rescues. The department is led by Fire Chief Mike Vos and staffed by 40+ members comprising volunteers, part-time personnel, and a small full-time core (with two full-time staff on duty Monday through Friday from 08:00–16:00).

The department's core service offering spans four pillars: fire suppression, emergency medical services (both Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support via Ambulance 833 and Ambulance 835 with EMTs and paramedics), technical rescue operations (vehicle extrication, water/ice rescue, hazardous materials response via Heavy Rescue 832 equipped with Hurst extrication tools), and public safety education. Supporting capacity is delivered through a 10-vehicle fleet including Rosenbauer Engine 825 (1,000-gallon tank, 20-gallon foam tank, 2,000 GPM pump), Tender 862 (3,000-gallon pumper/tender with 750 GPM Darley pump and 3,600-gallon porta-tank), two engines, two ambulances, a heavy rescue unit, command vehicle, rapid response vehicle, and UTV/trailer. The department operates from a 40,000-square-foot fire station with 30,000 square feet of apparatus bays and has been a member of MABAS Division 102 since 1987, providing coordinated mutual aid access to 750+ fire departments across six states.

The business model is hybrid in nature and characteristic of a public-sector agency rather than a commercial enterprise. Primary funding flows through municipal tax appropriations and intergovernmental service agreements with the five jurisdictions in the service area. Supplemental revenue is generated via ambulance billing outsourced to EMSMC (and Lifequest Services for record requests) and through fundraising at the annual Car Show event the department assumed responsibility for in 2021. There is no equity ownership, no venture funding, and no parent company. Public safety services are delivered free of charge to residents, with the Explorer Program (ages 14-18, affiliated with Scouts of America) serving as a volunteer recruitment and workforce-development channel. The Women's Auxiliary, organized in 1951, continues to support department operations.

Name

ROCHESTER VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY

Legal name

Rochester Volunteer Fire Company

Website

https://rochestervolunteerfd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Rochester Volunteer Fire Company is a combination volunteer, part-time, and full-time fire and EMS department established in 1927, serving more than 39,000 residents across 167+ square miles of Racine County, Wisconsin through five municipal service agreements using a 10-vehicle fleet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire and Emergency Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Fire suppression services
• Emergency medical services
• Technical rescue operations
• Volunteer fire department
• Public safety education

Headquarters

HQ city

Burlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tax Revenue Support: Public fire department funded through municipal tax revenue and agreements with Village of Rochester and surrounding towns (Waterford, Burlington, Lyons, Spring Prairie)
2. Annual Car Show Fundraiser: Proceeds from annual car show support department's equipment needs
3. Ambulance Billing: EMSMC handles ambulance billing and record requests for services rendered

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Rochester Volunteer Fire Company is a combination (volunteer, part-time, and full-time) fire department delivering fire suppression, emergency medical services (BLS and ALS), technical rescue operations (extrication, water/ice rescue), and public safety education. It operates a 10-vehicle fleet from a 40,000 sq. ft. station, answers 400+ emergency calls per year, and supplements municipal tax funding with an annual car show fundraiser and ambulance billing through EMSMC.

Product overview

Rochester Volunteer Fire Company operates as a combination fire department staffed by volunteers, part-time, and full-time personnel providing fire suppression, emergency medical services (BLS and ALS), rescue operations, and public safety education. The department maintains a fleet of 10 emergency vehicles including two engines (Engine 824 and Engine 825), two ambulances (Ambulance 833 and Ambulance 835), two tenders (Tender 861 and Tender 862), Heavy Rescue 832, Command 840, Rapid Response 870, and UTV/Trailer 871. The organization also offers a youth Explorer Program for ages 14-18 and hosts an annual car show event. Response coverage spans over 167 square miles serving more than 39,000 residents across Rochester, Waterford, Burlington, Lyons, and Spring Prairie.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Suppression Services Fire suppression response to structural fires, vehicle fires, and grass fires across the 167+ sq. mi. service area, delivered with a fleet of engines, tenders, and rescue units including Rosenbauer Engine 825 (1,000-gallon water tank, 2,000 GPM pump). Provided to residents and property owners in Rochester, Waterford, Burlington, Lyons, and Spring Prairie.
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) emergency medical response with two ambulances (Ambulance 833 and Ambulance 835) staffed by EMTs and paramedics. Billing is administered by EMSMC. Provided to residents and visitors within the service area.
• Rescue Operations Technical rescue services including vehicle extrication, water/ice rescue, and specialized rescue operations delivered using Heavy Rescue 832 equipped with Hurst extrication tools, water/ice rescue gear, and spare SCBA cylinders with a filling system. Provided to residents and motorists in the service area.
• Public Safety Education Community outreach programs including fire prevention tips, home portable fire extinguisher training, emergency preparedness guidance, and outdoor burning requirements education. Provided to residents, property owners, and visitors across the service area.
• Explorer Program Youth career-exploration program for ages 14-18, affiliated with Scouts of America, allowing participation in department meetings, trainings, and limited emergency calls with parental consent. Targeted at high school students in the service area interested in fire and EMS careers.
• Annual Car Show Event Annual community car show held on the third Saturday in September as part of Day in the Country, featuring more than 20 vehicle classes with participant-voted awards. Open to vehicle entrants and visitors; proceeds support department equipment needs. Pre-registration is $10 per vehicle and day-of registration is $15 per vehicle.

Quantifiable outcome

• Responds to over 400 calls annually with combined volunteer and career staff model

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MABAS (Mutual Aid Box Alarm System)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1987Rochester Volunteer Fire Company is a member of MABAS Division 102 (Racine County) and part of the Wisconsin MABAS Box Alarm System. MABAS includes over 750 member fire departments organized within 75 divisions across Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Missouri, and Michigan. The organization provides mutual aid, standardized incident command, and coordinated response through pre-scripted run cards. MABAS agencies operate on a common radio frequency (IFERN) and can respond to over 950 extra alarm incidents annually. Wisconsin MABAS was signed into law by Governor Jim Doyle in April 2006.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• ESO: ESO provides EMS, fire, and hospital data software including ePCR, NFIRS reporting, and billing integrations. Closely comparable to RVFC's software stack needs as a combination department managing both fire and EMS records under one operating structure.
• ImageTrend: ImageTrend provides electronic patient care reporting (ePCR), fire incident reporting, and health-information exchange software used by thousands of fire/EMS agencies. Comparable to RVFC as the technology infrastructure layer that combination departments rely on for NEMSIS-compliant reporting and EMS billing workflows.

Others

• ZOLL Medical: ZOLL manufactures defibrillators, monitors, AEDs, and data-management software used by EMS agencies worldwide. Comparable to RVFC as a key equipment supplier whose products (e.g., X Series monitors, AED Plus) outfit ALS-capable ambulances like Ambulances 833 and 835.
• Pierce Manufacturing: Pierce is the largest U.S. manufacturer of custom fire apparatus, including pumpers, aerials, and custom chassis used by municipal and combination fire departments. Comparable to RVFC as a major supplier to the same Rosenbauer/Pierce-class engine market that includes Engine 825.
• Stryker: Stryker manufactures powered ambulance cots, stretchers, and emergency medical equipment used by ALS and BLS ambulance services globally. Comparable to RVFC as a key equipment vendor for ambulance outfitting.

Direct peers

• Falck: Falck is a global provider of ambulance, fire, and rescue services, with U.S. operations concentrated in California, Alabama, and Georgia. Comparable to RVFC on integrated EMS + fire/rescue delivery, though Falck serves larger contract territories and operates under municipal contracts similar in structure to RVFC's jurisdictional agreements.
• American Medical Response (AMR): AMR is the largest private ambulance and EMS provider in the United States, operating in 40+ states. It is directly comparable to RVFC's ALS/BLS ambulance service line, although AMR operates in higher-volume urban/suburban markets and serves as a private-sector analog to RVFC's public ambulance operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Rochester-Volunteer-Fire-Company-227152037870511
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rochestervfc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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