Lockport Township Fire Protection District

What Lockport Township Fire Protection District does

Lockport Township Fire Protection District (LTFPD) is a government special taxing district headquartered in Lockport, Illinois, founded in 1895 and currently in its 130th year of continuous service. It provides all-hazards emergency response — fire suppression, Advanced Life Support emergency medical services, technical rescue, hazardous materials response, water rescue, and search and rescue (including drone and canine teams) — to approximately 85,000 residents across a 46-square-mile area covering the City of Lockport, City of Crest Hill, approximately half of the Village of Romeoville, portions of New Lenox, and unincorporated Will County areas. The district operates from six strategically located fire stations with a fleet that includes six ALS ambulances, five ALS engine companies, one ALS ladder tower, and an ALS off-road Gator, staffed by approximately 107-108 full-time personnel, all of whom hold dual firefighter/paramedic certifications.

The underlying technology stack centers on Zoll cardiac monitors with 12-lead ECG transmission capability that allows paramedics to send readings directly to hospital cardiac catheter labs (notably Silver Cross Hospital, which provides EMS medical direction), supplemented by CPAP respiratory equipment and NFPA 1911/1917-compliant apparatus maintenance. The district operates under HIPAA-compliant protocols, Illinois Department of Public Health paramedic licensure, and coordinates through MABAS Division 19 for mutual aid and WESCOM for 911 dispatch.

The business model is that of a public taxing entity: the district is funded primarily through annual property tax levies within its jurisdiction, with an annual budget of approximately $20 million. Secondary, immaterial revenue streams include fees for CPR/First Aid training classes ($50-$75 per participant), FOIA document copying (15 cents per page after 50 free pages, $1 certification fee), and community donations channeled to partner charities. There are no equity holders, no funding rounds, and no acquisition activity — the entity is governed by an elected five-member Board of Trustees and an appointed three-member Board of Fire Commissioners.

Name

Lockport Township Fire Protection District

Legal name

Lockport Township Fire Protection District

Website

https://lockportfire.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1895

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lockport Township Fire Protection District is a government taxing district in Will County, Illinois, founded in 1895, providing fire suppression, ALS emergency medical services, technical rescue, and hazmat response to ~85,000 residents across 46 square miles via six fire stations and ~107 dual-certified firefighter-paramedics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Prevention, Inspection & Code Enforcement (Life Safety) (BPAIAGAL), Fire & Life Safety Services (Inspection/Testing/Sprinklers/Alarms) (IMAIAAAI)

Keywords

• Fire protection services
• Emergency medical services
• Advanced life support
• Technical rescue
• Hazardous materials response

Headquarters

HQ city

Lockport

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Primary funding source through annual tax levies on property within the fire district. Tax extension amounts range from approximately $14-19 million annually based on historical data from 2007-2017.
2. Service Fees: Fees collected for specific services including CPR training classes ($50-$75), FOIA requests (15 cents per page after 50 free pages, $1 certification fee), and board-up services.
3. Donations: Voluntary donations from community members, with recommendations to donate to Lockport Love, Project Fire Buddies, or Lockport Fire Foundation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lockport Township Fire Protection District is a government special taxing district providing all-hazards emergency response across a 46-square-mile area serving approximately 85,000 residents. Core offerings include fire suppression, Advanced Life Support (ALS) emergency medical services, technical rescue, hazardous materials response, water rescue, and search and rescue. The district supplements emergency response with community programs including CPR/First Aid training, car seat installations, senior safety education, fire prevention inspections, and a youth Cadet Program.

Product overview

Lockport Township Fire Protection District operates as a public safety organization providing comprehensive emergency services through a portfolio of interconnected offerings. The core portfolio includes Fire Protection Services and Advanced Life Support Emergency Medical Services (ALS), supplemented by specialized capabilities in hazardous materials response, technical rescue, water rescue & recovery, and search and rescue with drone and canine teams. Community-focused services include CPR/First Aid training, car seat installations, senior citizen safety programs, and a community mental health program. The district also maintains a Cadet Program for youth career development. A planned Public Safety Training and Maintenance Facility will enhance training capabilities across all service areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Protection Services Fire suppression, rescue operations, and emergency response to fire incidents across the 46-square-mile district covering Lockport, Crest Hill, Romeoville, New Lenox, and surrounding unincorporated areas. Delivered through six strategically located fire stations and approximately 107 personnel including command staff, battalion chiefs, captains, lieutenants, and firefighters.
• Emergency Medical Services (ALS) 24-hour Advanced Life Support ambulance service using 6 ALS ambulances, 5 ALS engines, 1 ALS ladder tower, and 1 ALS off-road Gator. All firefighters are certified paramedics delivering dual-capability fire/EMS response with 12-Lead ECG monitoring and Zoll Cardiac Monitor technology for rapid cardiac care and cath lab activation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Emergency response volume increased from 6,467 calls (2007) to 11,245 calls (2022)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American Red CrosscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign to reduce home fire deaths and injuries through fire safety education, escape planning, and smoke detector installation in homes.
• Silver Cross HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilver Cross EMS System provides oversight for LTFPD's Advanced Life Support services. LTFPD paramedics operate under Silver Cross Hospital's medical direction for EMS protocols.
• Will County Department of HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative partnership between Fire District and Townships of Lockport and Plainfield with Will County Department of Health for Community Mental Health Program.
• Thriveworks Mental Health CareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health care provider partner for Community Mental Health Program connecting residents with long-term mental health solutions.
• Senior Services of Will CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Community Mental Health Program providing services to senior residents in the fire district.
• Lockport LoveminorOthersLocal charity supported by LTFPD for community donations in lieu of firehouse collections.
• Project Fire BuddiesminorOthersLocal charity supported by LTFPD for community donations supporting firefighters and first responders.
• Lockport Fire FoundationcoreOthersEstablished October 31, 2002, the foundation provides financial assistance to LTFPD for equipment and public service functions. Has purchased equipment including John Deere Gator, cardiac monitors, and maintains Station #5 property.
• Air MethodsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical helicopter service provider for critical patient transport when air evacuation is needed for traumatic injuries to trauma centers.
• Presence Saint Joseph Medical CenterminorOthersHospital transport destination for patients in Joliet service area.
• Silver Cross HospitalminorOthersHospital transport destination in New Lenox, IL for emergency patients.
• AMITA Health Adventist Medical Center BolingbrookminorOthersHospital transport destination in Bolingbrook, IL.
• Edward Hospital NapervilleminorOthersHospital transport destination in Naperville, IL for patients requiring specific care capabilities.
• IAFF Local #1544coreOthersInternational Association of Fire Fighters Local #1544 is the exclusive bargaining agent for full-time firefighters of rank Captain and below. Union represents firefighters in collective bargaining.
• MABAS Division 19coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual Aid Box Alarm System Division 19 provides mutual aid coordination with neighboring fire departments for large-scale incidents.
• WESCOMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDispatch center providing 911 dispatch services for the fire district. Residents can submit dispatch information through online forms.
• Lockport TownshipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent township government providing oversight and funding for the fire protection district services.
• WELL CARDminorOthersPrescription discount card program partner providing up to 65% savings on medications and discounts on vision, dental, and lab services for seniors.
• Illinois Fire Service InstituteminorOthersSource of historical information for Line of Duty Death documentation and firefighter memorial content.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Naperville Fire Department: DuPage/Will County municipal fire department explicitly named via Edward Hospital Naperville as LTFPD transport destination. Comparable ALS-equipped suburban Illinois fire/EMS service but serves Naperville city limits.
• Bolingbrook Fire Department: DuPage/Will County municipal fire department explicitly named via AMITA Health Bolingbrook as LTFPD hospital transport destination. Comparable suburban Illinois fire/EMS service but operates as a municipal department rather than independent district.

Broad incumbents

• Falck USA: International private ambulance and emergency services provider operating in the U.S. Comparable as a private-sector competitor providing ALS ambulance services and emergency response on a contracted basis with municipalities and healthcare systems.
• American Medical Response (AMR): National private ambulance and EMS services provider. Comparable as the dominant private EMS delivery model in the United States, offering ALS ambulance transport similar to LTFPD's EMS service, but operates on a contract/reimbursement model rather than tax funding.

Direct peers

• Mokena Fire Protection District: Will County fire protection district serving Mokena and Frankfort Township portions. Comparable suburban Illinois fire district with similar property tax funding, ALS ambulance service, and community risk reduction programs.
• Oswego Fire Protection District: Kendall County, Illinois fire protection district serving Oswego and surrounding areas. Comparable suburban Illinois district providing fire and ALS EMS under similar Illinois property tax funding framework.
• Homer Township Fire Protection District: Will County, Illinois fire protection district serving Homer Glen, Lockport Township portions, and surrounding areas. Directly comparable as a neighboring Illinois special taxing district offering fire and EMS under similar state regulations.
• Plainfield Fire Protection District: Will County fire protection district explicitly partnered with LTFPD through the Community Mental Health Program. Comparable suburban Illinois fire district with similar funding model and service portfolio.
• Frankfort Fire Protection District: Adjacent Will County, Illinois fire protection district providing comparable fire suppression, ALS EMS, and community risk reduction services to a similar suburban population. Operates under the same Illinois fire protection district statutory framework and tax structure.
• New Lenox Fire Protection District: Will County fire protection district explicitly named in LTFPD service area as a served community. Provides parallel fire and ALS EMS services using the same Illinois regulatory framework and property tax funding model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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