Algonquin-Lake Hills Fire Protection

What Algonquin-Lake Hills Fire Protection does

The Algonquin-Lake of the Hills Fire Protection District is a government special purpose unit organized under Illinois state law, serving approximately 40,000 residents across a 22 square mile jurisdiction in McHenry and Kane Counties, roughly 40 miles northwest of Chicago. Founded in 1895, the district operates three fire stations (Station 1 in Lake in the Hills, and Stations 2 and 3 in Algonquin) and provides fire suppression, emergency medical services, fire prevention, home safety inspections, and public education programming. The district holds an ISO Class 3 rating covering its entire response area, a high rating that directly impacts commercial property insurance rates within the district.

The district's technology stack consists of standard fire suppression and EMS apparatus with no proprietary software platform. Operational coordination relies on conventional infrastructure: SEECOM for emergency dispatch and McHenry County ETSB for EMS communications. The district maintains membership in the MABAS mutual aid network, linking it to 12+ neighboring fire departments for large-scale incident response, as demonstrated during the February 2026 commercial structure fire at 8913 S. Rt 31. Community engagement is supported by a civic engagement platform (CivicPlus), a website with online class registration, and active social media presence across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

Revenue is derived almost entirely from property taxes levied within the district's jurisdiction. Supplemental fee-based revenue comes from American Heart Association certified CPR/AED and First Aid training classes offered to the public twice monthly at $50-$60 per participant, and the annual Gordon Graham Conference for firefighters at $100 per attendee. The district employs 66 commissioned and non-commissioned firefighting personnel plus 3 civilian staff members, responding to approximately 5,600 emergency incidents in 2025. Leadership transitioned in 2024 when Fire Chief Kern retired and was succeeded by Chief John Knebl.

Name

Algonquin-Lake Hills Fire Protection

Legal name

Algonquin-Lake of the Hills Fire Protection District

Website

https://alfpd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1895

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Algonquin-Lake of the Hills Fire Protection District is a government fire protection agency serving ~40,000 residents across a 22 square mile area in McHenry and Kane Counties, Illinois, operating three fire stations with an ISO Class 3 rating and providing fire suppression, EMS, prevention, and public education services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216), Fire Protection (922160)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Prevention, Inspection & Code Enforcement (Life Safety) (BPAIAGAL), Community Safety Administration (Fire/EMS, Emergency Management) (BPAIACAL)

Keywords

• Fire suppression services
• Emergency medical services
• Fire prevention education
• CPR first aid training
• Public safety services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lake In The Hills

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Primary funding source from property taxes levied within the 22 square mile jurisdiction to support fire protection and emergency services operations.
2. CPR and First Aid Training Classes: Revenue from public CPR/AED and First Aid classes certified through the American Heart Association. Classes offered twice monthly with fees of $50-$60 per participant.
3. Conference and Training Events: Revenue from the annual Gordon Graham Conference and other training events for firefighters, with registration fees of $100 per attendee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Algonquin-Lake Hills Fire Protection District is a government special-purpose fire protection district providing fire suppression, emergency medical services (EMS), specialized emergency response, fire prevention, and home safety inspections across a 22 square mile jurisdiction. The district also delivers public education programs including American Heart Association certified CPR/First Aid training classes, smoke detector installations, and station tours for the 40,000 residents it serves from three fire stations.

Product overview

Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District operates as a public safety agency providing fire protection, emergency medical services, and community education. The district's offerings consist primarily of emergency response services and public education programs, including American Heart Association certified CPR and First Aid training classes offered twice monthly, home safety inspections, smoke detector installation programs, and educational station tours. The district operates three fire stations (Station 1 in Lake in the Hills, Station 2 and 3 in Algonquin) and provides facility rentals including conference and training rooms. The district also offers online bill payment services and public education event scheduling through its civic engagement platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Suppression and Emergency Medical Services 24/7 fire suppression, emergency medical services, and specialized emergency response (including water rescue and vehicle extrication) delivered to approximately 40,000 residents across a 22 square mile jurisdiction covering portions of McHenry and Kane Counties, Illinois.
• CPR and First Aid Training Classes American Heart Association certified CPR/AED and First Aid classes offered to the public twice monthly, including Heartsaver-AED for general public and BLS Healthcare Provider classes for healthcare professionals.
• Home Safety Inspections Free home safety inspections reviewing smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, heating devices, electrical cords, and home exits conducted by district personnel for residents.
• Smoke Detector Program (100% Club) 100% Club program providing free smoke detector checks and installations for qualifying residents within the district.
• Station Tours Educational tours of Fire Station 1 showcasing fire apparatus, bay floor, and living quarters. Tours accommodate groups with scheduling requirements and size limits.
• Block Party Appearances Fire department apparatus visits to neighborhood block party events with firefighter demonstrations of tools and equipment.
• Public Education Event Requests Request firefighter appearances for senior groups, school children, and civic organizations with educational themes.
• Fire Station Facility Rentals Three fire stations (Station 1 at 1020 W. Algonquin Road, Station 2 at 2440 Harnish Drive, Station 3 at 1691 Cumberland Pkwy) offering reservable facilities including Conference Room and Training Room for public use.
• Gordon Graham Conference Annual training conference for firefighters held on September 3, 2026, featuring a full-day program from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM at Northwestern Medicine Huntley Foglia Conference Room, with $100 registration fee.
• Online Bill Payment Online payment center for district services and fees via Collector Solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Responded to approximately 5,600 emergency incidents in 2025

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MABAS (Mutual Aid Box Alarm System)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 February 2026Mutual aid partnership providing coordinated response system for large-scale fire emergencies. The February 2026 commercial structure fire at 8913 S. Rt 31 utilized MABAS Box Alarm, bringing in multiple neighboring departments.
• Cary Fire Protection DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual aid partner providing fire suppression and water supply assistance during major incidents.
• Fox River Grove Fire Protection DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual aid partner assisting with fire suppression operations during large-scale incidents.
• Huntley Fire Protection DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual aid partner providing fire suppression and emergency response support.
• Crystal Lake Fire DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual aid partner assisting with major fire incidents.
• SEECOM DispatchcoreTechnology or IntegrationEmergency dispatch services providing coordinated communications for the district and mutual aid partners.
• American Heart AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertification partner for CPR/AED and First Aid training classes offered to the public. District is an authorized training site.
• Northwestern MedicineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVenue partner for the Gordon Graham Conference - hosting the event at Northwestern Medicine Huntley Foglia Conference Room.
• McHenry County ETSBcoreTechnology or IntegrationMcHenry County Emergency Telephone System Board - provides EMS communication infrastructure.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of IllinoisminorOthersProvides medical insurance benefits to district employees.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Aurora Fire Department: Major Kane County municipal fire department serving Illinois' second-largest city. Provides the same fire/EMS/prevention service bundle as ALFPD but at metropolitan scale, useful as a broad incumbent reference point for service delivery design and capital planning.

Regional players

• Schaumburg Fire Department: Large northwest-suburban Chicago fire department in the broader MABAS region. Comparable mission (fire/EMS/prevention/community risk reduction) at significantly larger population scale, useful as a regional benchmark for operating model and ISO performance.
• Elgin Fire Department: Larger municipal fire department serving the City of Elgin in neighboring Kane County. Operates with similar core capabilities (fire suppression, EMS, prevention, public education) but at materially greater scale and budget, making it a useful regional comparator for advanced services and capital programs.
• Palatine Rural Fire Protection District: Illinois special-purpose fire protection district serving unincorporated and suburban areas in northern Cook County. Same governance model, overlapping service mix, and comparable scale to ALFPD; useful as a non-adjacent regional peer for benchmarking.

Direct peers

• Cary Fire Protection District: Adjacent Illinois fire protection district serving the Village of Cary; named mutual aid partner of ALFPD and operates under the same Illinois fire district statute, providing nearly identical fire/EMS/public-education services to a comparable suburban footprint.
• Lake Zurich Rural Fire Protection District: Suburban Lake County fire protection district providing fire suppression, EMS, and prevention services under the same Illinois special-purpose district statute as ALFPD. Closely comparable in scope, jurisdiction size, and operating model.
• Fox River Grove Fire Protection District: Small neighboring Illinois fire protection district named as an ALFPD mutual aid partner. Closely comparable in structure (special-purpose district), services (fire suppression, EMS, public education), and operating scale to ALFPD.
• Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department: Adjacent municipal fire department in McHenry County listed as an ALFPD mutual aid partner. Provides comparable fire/EMS response and prevention services to a larger population center, making it a natural regional peer in terms of operational scope and mutual aid integration.
• Huntley Fire Protection District: Neighboring McHenry/Kane County fire protection district explicitly listed as an ALFPD mutual aid partner. Same Illinois special-purpose governance model, overlapping service mix (fire suppression, EMS, prevention), and similar suburban jurisdiction profile.

Others

• Citizens Advocacy Group (MABAS): Illinois-based mutual aid organization coordinating emergency response across MABAS member fire departments including ALFPD. Not a competitor but a structural peer in the regional emergency-response ecosystem that shapes ALFPD's operating capacity.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ALFPD
• YouTubealfpd.org/youtube
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• Instagramalfpd.org/instagram
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/algonquin-lake-in-the-hills-fire-protection-district

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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