WILMINGTON MANOR VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY INC

What WILMINGTON MANOR VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY INC does

Wilmington Manor Volunteer Fire Company Inc is a private nonprofit volunteer fire company founded in 1945 and headquartered at 301 North Dupont Highway, New Castle, Delaware. The organization operates Stations 28 and 32, providing fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue operations, and fire prevention education across approximately 15.2 square miles of New Castle County, including residential communities (Wilmington Manor, Penn Acres, Hampton Walk Apartments, Leedem Estates, Chelsea Estates) and commercial districts along Route 13 between Interstate 295 and Hares Corner.

The company maintains a fleet of specialized apparatus including a 2025 Seagrave Marauder Pumper (Engine 28), a 2018 Ferrara Inferno 107' Aerial (Ladder 28), a 2008 Rosenbauer (Rescue/Engine 28), two ambulances (A28 and A32), a 2004 Pierce Dash Engine (Squad 32), and command vehicles. Technology infrastructure includes a live dispatch radio system for monitoring county fireground operations and a public run log for real-time incident tracking. The organization operates a hybrid model combining approximately 7 core employees with ~100+ total members including volunteer firefighters, career EMTs, and administrative personnel.

Revenue is generated through tax-deductible community donations, annual fundraising events (including merchandise sales like challenge coins), and EMS/ambulance service billing reimbursements. The company operates under the New Castle County 911 dispatch system and maintains mutual aid agreements with six neighboring fire companies (Christiana, Delaware City, Goodwill, Holloway Terrace, Minquadale, Minquas). In 2024, the company responded to 1,583 fire/EMS alarms and 2,900 EMS calls. The organization is governed by elected administrative officers and a board of directors, with Chief Phil Goldhar overseeing fire operations and President R.T. Hopkins, III leading the administrative structure.

Name

WILMINGTON MANOR VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY INC

Legal name

Wilmington Manor Volunteer Fire Company Inc

Website

https://wmvfc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Wilmington Manor Volunteer Fire Company Inc is a nonprofit volunteer fire company in New Castle, Delaware, founded 1945, providing fire suppression, EMS, and rescue services across 15.2 square miles of New Castle County through a hybrid volunteer-career staff model serving residential and commercial communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Fire and Medical Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Evacuation, Shelter, Mass Care & Family Reunification (HLAJAGAG)

Keywords

• Volunteer fire services
• Emergency medical services
• Fire suppression services
• Rescue operations
• Ambulance transport services

Headquarters

HQ city

New Castle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tax-Deductible Donations: The organization accepts tax-deductible donations from community members to support operations and equipment purchases
2. Community Fundraising: Annual fundraising activities including donation drives, events, and sale of merchandise such as challenge coins
3. Government/Insurance Reimbursement: Revenue from ambulance and EMS service billing, typical for volunteer fire departments

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Wilmington Manor Volunteer Fire Company provides fire suppression, emergency medical services (EMS), and rescue operations across approximately 15.2 square miles in New Castle County, Delaware, dispatched through the county 911 system. The organization operates two stations (Station 28 and Station 32) with a hybrid volunteer and career staff model, responding to roughly 1,583 fire alarms and 2,900 EMS calls in 2024.

Product overview

Wilmington Manor Volunteer Fire Company operates a fleet of specialized fire apparatus and emergency response vehicles rather than a software product. The fleet includes Engine 28 (2025 Seagrave Marauder Pumper), Command 28 (2023 Ford Expedition), Ladder 28 (2018 Ferrara Inferno 107' Aerial), Rescue/Engine 28 (2008 Rosenbauer), Ambulance 28, Chief 28 (2008 Ford Expedition), Ambulance 32, and Squad 32 (2004 Pierce Dash Engine). The organization also provides community services including a Live Dispatch Radio System for listening to fireground operations, a Live Run Log for real-time incident reporting, an Event Calendar for community engagement, and a Career Staff Application system. This is not a technology product company; it is a volunteer emergency services organization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Suppression Services

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Seagrave Fire ApparatuscoreTechnology or Integration · 28 May 2025Seagrave is the manufacturer of fire apparatus including the 2025 Seagrave Marauder pumper delivered to Wilmington Manor. The company provides custom-built emergency vehicles with specifications including Cummins engines, Waterous pumps, and advanced safety features.
• Matheny Fire & EmergencycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 28 May 2025Matheny Fire & Emergency serves as the dealer for Seagrave apparatus in the region. They facilitated the order and delivery of the new 2025 Seagrave engine and provided hospitality during final inspections.
• Christiana Fire Company (Stations 3, 6, 12)coreOthersMutual aid partnership for emergency response. Christiana assists Wilmington Manor and vice versa during large-scale incidents including multi-alarm fires and major emergencies.
• Delaware City Fire Company (Station 15)coreOthersMutual aid partnership providing backup coverage during events and large-scale emergencies.
• Goodwill Fire Company (Station 18)coreOthersMutual aid partnership for fire suppression and emergency response operations.
• Holloway Terrace Fire Company (Station 20)coreOthersMutual aid partnership for residential and commercial fire response.
• Minquadale Fire Company (Station 22)coreOthersMutual aid partnership supporting fire suppression and rescue operations.
• Minquas Fire Company (Station 23)coreOthersMutual aid partnership for emergency response in the New Castle County network.
• HR Strategies, LLCminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConducted harassment prevention training class for company officers in August 2024.
• Brandywine Hundred Fire CompanyminorOthersNeighbor company where Assistant Chief Steven Wray serves as Career Lieutenant.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Christiana Fire Company: Volunteer fire company operating Stations 3, 6, and 12 in New Castle County, Delaware, with an active mutual aid partnership with Wilmington Manor. Directly comparable in service offering, volunteer/career hybrid model, and county dispatch coverage.
• Delaware City Fire Company (Station 15): Volunteer fire company in New Castle County with mutual aid agreement with Wilmington Manor. Comparable in service scope, geographic footprint, and volunteer-based operating model.
• Minquadale Fire Company (Station 22): New Castle County volunteer fire company providing fire suppression and rescue services with mutual aid coordination with Wilmington Manor. Comparable volunteer/career hybrid structure.
• Holloway Terrace Fire Company (Station 20): Volunteer fire company in New Castle County, mutual aid partner with Wilmington Manor. Similar in organizational structure, service offerings, and community-based fundraising model.
• Claymont Fire Company: Volunteer fire company in northern New Castle County that hosted the New Castle County Firefighters Association poster contest luncheon. Comparable service scope and community-oriented volunteer operating model.
• Goodwill Fire Company (Station 18): Volunteer fire company serving New Castle County with mutual aid agreement with Wilmington Manor. Provides fire suppression and emergency response with a comparable volunteer fire service operating model.
• Minquas Fire Company (Station 23): Volunteer fire company in the New Castle County mutual aid network alongside Wilmington Manor. Comparable in service offering, governance structure, and EMS billing-plus-donation funding model.
• Brandywine Hundred Fire Company: New Castle County fire company with a hybrid career/volunteer model where Wilmington Manor's Assistant Chief serves as a Career Lieutenant. Operates similar apparatus fleet and emergency response services in an adjacent district.
• Aetna Hose, Hook and Ladder Company (Newark): Newark, Delaware volunteer fire company considered the 'Father Company' of Wilmington Manor. Operates the same volunteer fire service model with fire suppression, EMS, and rescue capabilities in the Delaware region.

Others

• New Castle County Firefighters Association: County-level association coordinating volunteer fire companies including Wilmington Manor. Industry/peer association that supports mutual aid, training, and recognition (e.g., poster contests, 50-year awards) across the same Delaware fire service network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wmvfc
• Facebookfacebook.com/wmvfc2832
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wilmington-manor-volunteer-fire-company-inc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments

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