Windsor Severance Fire Rescue

What Windsor Severance Fire Rescue does

Windsor Severance Fire Rescue (WSFR) is a Colorado Special Tax District, established in 1902 and governed by an elected five-member Board of Directors, that delivers all-hazards fire suppression, emergency medical response, technical rescue, and community risk reduction services to approximately 50,000 residents across a 100-square-mile service area covering Windsor, Severance, and unincorporated portions of Weld and Larimer Counties. Operations are conducted from four strategically placed fire stations and a headquarters facility at 100 N 7th St., Windsor, staffed by 65 personnel organized into operations, community risk reduction, and administrative divisions, who responded to approximately 5,218 calls for service in the most recent reporting year (a 29.4% increase from 4,034 calls five years prior).

The service portfolio spans emergency response (fire, EMS, wildfire, hazardous materials), a Community Connect secure platform built in partnership with First Due for resident-provided life-safety data, integration with Weld County CodeRed and Larimer LETA911 emergency notification systems, and a broad community risk reduction program that includes car seat safety checks, fire extinguisher training, fall prevention education, smoke alarm support, reflective address signage, Knox Box installations, station and museum tours, school visits, ride-along programs, and permitting for burn, hazmat, mobile food vehicles, underground firelines, and tents/temporary membrane structures.

WSFR is funded primarily through property taxes collected within its district boundaries, supplemented by development impact fees (effective August 1, 2021) intended to shift growth-driven infrastructure costs to new development, and by transactional fees for plan reviews and select permits. As a government entity, WSFR has no shareholders, no parent company, and no equity funding; the organization is currently communicating a budget deficit driven by rising wildfire risk, growing service demand, and cost pressures, and has completed 2026 Resource and Staffing Needs Assessments projecting the addition of Fire Station 5 by 2035, Fire Station 6 by 2040, and 33 new positions over the next decade.

Name

Windsor Severance Fire Rescue

Legal name

Windsor Severance Fire Rescue

Website

https://wsfr.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1902

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Windsor Severance Fire Rescue is a Colorado Special Tax District, established 1902, that provides fire suppression, EMS, rescue, and community risk reduction services to 50,000+ residents across 100 square miles in Windsor, Severance, and unincorporated Weld and Larimer Counties, operating from four fire stations with 65 personnel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection and Emergency Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216), Fire Protection (922160), Ambulance Services (62191)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Wildfire Mitigation (PSPS, Covered Conductor, Ignition Prevention) (EUADAHAB), Wildfire Suppression & Incident Response (AFAMAEAE), Evacuation Planning, Drills & Warden Programs (BPABANAE)

Keywords

• Fire suppression services
• Emergency medical response
• Community risk reduction
• Fire protection district
• Wildfire response

Headquarters

HQ city

Windsor

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: As a Colorado Special Tax District, WSFR is funded primarily through property taxes from residents within its district boundaries covering Larimer and Weld Counties.
2. Development Impact Fees: The district implements development impact fees effective August 1, 2021, as part of a strategy to ensure future development pays its own way and existing residents are not financially burdened by new growth.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Windsor Severance Fire Rescue is a Colorado Special Tax District delivering all-hazards fire suppression, emergency medical response, rescue, and community safety services across a 100-square-mile service area in Weld and Larimer Counties. Operations are run from four fire stations by approximately 65 personnel, supplemented by community risk reduction programs, permitting and inspection services, and emergency notification partnerships.

Product overview

Windsor Severance Fire Rescue is a Colorado Special Tax District providing all-hazards emergency response from four fire stations covering 100 square miles in Weld and Larimer counties. The organization operates with approximately 65 personnel across operations, community risk reduction, and administrative divisions. Core offerings include emergency response services, the Community Connect secure information platform (partnered with First Due), and coordinated emergency alerts through Weld County CodeRed and Larimer County LETA911 systems. Community engagement services include car seat safety checks, fire extinguisher training, fall prevention education, smoke alarm troubleshooting, reflective address signs, Knox Box installations, station/museum tours, school visits, ride-along programs, and community event fire engine appearances. The Community Risk Reduction Division manages fire safety permits including burn permits, plan reviews for fire alarms and sprinkler systems, hazardous materials, mobile food vehicles, underground firelines, and tent/temporary membrane structures. The department also operates a Fire Museum celebrating heritage dating to 1902.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire and Emergency Response Services All-hazards fire suppression, emergency medical, and rescue response delivered to residents and property owners across the district through four strategically placed fire stations and approximately 65 personnel in operations, community risk reduction, and administrative divisions.
• Community Connect Secure platform partnership with First Due that allows residents to share life safety information with WSFR, including home access details, family members, children, pets, and medical/functional needs, accessible to first responders at dispatch.
• Emergency Alerts Emergency notification coordination through Weld County CodeRed and Larimer County LETA911 systems, providing residents with alerts for fires, police activity, missing persons, and other critical community notifications.
• Community Risk Reduction Programs Comprehensive safety education and prevention programs managed by the Community Risk Reduction Division, including plans review, permitting, and policy development for fire safety across the district.
• Car Seat Safety Check Certified technicians provide 15-20 minute sessions to check car seat installation and walk families through proper setup using manufacturer instructions, delivered in partnership with Safe Kids Northern Colorado.
• Fire Extinguisher Training P.A.S.S. (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep) fire extinguisher training for businesses, providing education on proper use and safety protocols for commercial fire protection.
• Fall Prevention Program Education program for seniors 60 and older covering common fall risks, prevention strategies, emergency evacuation procedures, and home risk assessments.
• Smoke Alarm Troubleshooting Quick reference resource for smoke and carbon monoxide alarm sounds, battery replacement, and troubleshooting, with hands-on assistance available for seniors 65+ and residents unable to reach their alarms.
• Reflective Address Sign Program Manufacture and provision of durable aluminum reflective address signs visible from the road, including 2-inch white reflective numbers for mailboxes, fence posts, or t-bars to enable faster emergency response.
• Knox Box Key Installation Secure key access system installation for private residences and businesses using Knox Boxes and Knox Padlocks, allowing emergency responders secure property access during emergencies.
• Burn Permits Permitting for open burning outside Windsor and Severance city limits, covering slash pile burning with specific size requirements, clearances, and safety protocols.
• Plan Review and Permit Services Community Risk Reduction Division plan reviews and permitting for fire alarms, fire sprinkler systems, hazardous materials, mobile food vehicles, underground firelines, and tent/temporary membrane structures, including a construction and development procedures guide.

Named customers3 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

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• First DuecoreTechnology or IntegrationWSFR partners with First Due to deliver the Community Connect Program, which allows residents to share valuable life safety information with the department. Residents can provide details about their home, family, children, pets, medical needs, and more so first responders have the most information before arriving on scene.
• Safe Kids Northern ColoradominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWSFR participates in the Safe Kids Northern Colorado network for car seat safety resources. Safe Kids NOCO offers classes for families in need of low-cost car seats and provides inspection station referrals.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Greeley Fire Department: Greeley Fire Department is the municipal fire service for the city of Greeley, the largest community in Weld County. It is comparable in services offered (fire suppression, EMS, prevention) but operates as a city department rather than a special district, serving a larger urban population.
• Estes Valley Fire Protection District: Estes Valley FPD provides fire and EMS services to Estes Park and surrounding areas in Larimer County, with significant wildland-urban interface exposure. Comparable special-district model with elevated wildfire risk profile similar to WSFR.
• North Metro Fire Rescue District: North Metro Fire Rescue District is a Colorado special district providing fire, EMS, and rescue services in the north Denver metro area (Broomfield, Northglenn, Westminster). Comparable in governance and service mix, with a larger and more urbanized service area than WSFR.

Direct peers

• Poudre Fire Authority: Poudre Fire Authority provides fire suppression, EMS, and rescue services to the Fort Collins area in Larimer County, Colorado—WSFR's direct neighboring jurisdiction. Both are special-district-style providers serving similar Northern Colorado demographics and wildfire-prone terrain.
• Berthoud Fire Protection District: Berthoud Fire Protection District is a small Larimer County special district providing fire, rescue, and EMS services to a growing community south of WSFR. Directly comparable in governance model (elected board, property tax funding) and service mix.
• Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District: Frederick-Firestone FPD provides fire, EMS, and rescue services to the Frederick and Firestone communities in southern Weld County, immediately south of WSFR's service area. Directly comparable in size, growth profile, and special-district governance.
• Loveland Fire Rescue Authority: Loveland Fire Rescue Authority provides all-hazards fire and EMS response in Loveland and unincorporated Larimer County areas, directly adjacent to WSFR's service area. It is a comparable special-district model with similar staffing, station footprint, and wildland-urban interface exposure.
• Wellington Fire Protection District: Wellington Fire Protection District serves Wellington and surrounding areas in northern Larimer County, adjacent to WSFR. Comparable small-district fire/EMS provider with similar funding model and growth-driven demand pressures.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/wsfr.us
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/windsor-severance-fire-rescue
• Instagraminstagram.com/windsorseverancefirerescue
• Xx.com/FireWindsor

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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