Berwyn Fire Company

What Berwyn Fire Company does

Berwyn Fire Company is a registered 501c3 non-profit combination fire and emergency medical services organization providing primary fire suppression, EMS, and technical rescue services to the majority of Tredyffrin Township and Easttown Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1894 with the ambulance crew established in 1951, the organization operates from two stations located at 23 Bridge Avenue, Berwyn, and on Valley Forge Road, deploying a fleet of three fire engines, four ambulances, and one fire/EMS command vehicle licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Service is dispatched through the Chester County 9-1-1 Center and is provided free of charge to community residents and businesses, with the only direct charge being ambulance transport billing processed through a third-party billing line.

The organization runs a combination career-and-volunteer workforce that includes 28 Paramedic/PHRNs and 35 EMT/AEMTs, alongside additional firefighter and rescue personnel holding multiple national fire, rescue, and swiftwater certifications. Beyond reactive emergency response, BFC operates specialized rescue capabilities including vehicle extrication (sustained through a tax-deductible vehicle donation program managed by Capt. Evan Brazunas), swiftwater rescue, and urban search and rescue support, and conducts public safety education through school visits, holiday safety messaging, and collaboration with the National Fire Protection Association.

Revenue is generated through three streams: ambulance transport billing for EMS patients, community-supported annual fund drives, and tax-deductible donations accepted under its 501c3 status. The organization maintains formal mutual aid partnerships with Paoli Fire Company and Radnor Fire Company, and works closely with Tredyffrin and Easttown Township municipal governments and their respective police departments. Governance is member-driven, with quarterly votes on new member applications. In 2025, BFC achieved an all-time incident response record year, and in January 2026 Joshua C. Lichman succeeded Justin K. Brundage as Fire Chief.

Name

Berwyn Fire Company

Legal name

Berwyn Fire Company

Website

https://berwynfireco.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Berwyn Fire Company is a 501c3 non-profit combination fire and EMS organization providing fire suppression, emergency medical services, and rescue operations to Tredyffrin and Easttown Townships in Chester County, Pennsylvania, from two stations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire and Emergency Medical Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216), Ambulance Services (62191)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Emergency medical services
• Fire suppression services
• Technical rescue operations
• Public safety education
• Non-profit emergency response

Headquarters

HQ city

Berwyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. EMS Billing: Billing for emergency medical services provided to patients, including ambulance transport to hospitals such as Paoli Hospital
2. Community Fund Drives: Annual fund drives supported by the T-E community, including fire/EMS fund drives and special events
3. Tax-Deductible Donations: Registered 501c3 non-profit organization accepting tax-deductible contributions from the public

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Berwyn Fire Company provides primary fire suppression, emergency medical services (EMS) including ambulance transport, and technical rescue services to the majority of Tredyffrin and Easttown Townships in Chester County, Pennsylvania. The organization operates 24/7 from two stations using 3 fire engines, 4 ambulances, and 1 command vehicle staffed by certified Paramedic/PHRNs and EMT/AEMTs. Emergency response is dispatched through the Chester County 9-1-1 Center and is provided free of charge to community residents and businesses.

Product overview

Berwyn Fire Company is a registered 501c3 non-profit combination fire/EMS organization providing primary fire, EMS, and rescue services to the majority of Tredyffrin Township and Easttown Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Operating from two stations (Bridge Avenue and Valley Forge Road), the organization offers a portfolio of emergency services including fire suppression (3 fire engines), emergency medical services (4 ambulances, 1 command vehicle staffed by 28 Paramedic/PHRNs and 35 EMT/AEMTs), and technical rescue operations. The company also operates community programs including vehicle donation for training, volunteer recruitment, and public safety education. In 2025, BFC achieved an all-time incident response record with 2,618 EMS calls.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Suppression Services Primary fire suppression and emergency response services provided to Tredyffrin Township and Easttown Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania. The organization responds from two stations with 3 fire engines, dispatched through the Chester County 9-1-1 Center.
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Pre-hospital EMS care including ambulance transport to hospitals such as Paoli Hospital, staffed by 28 Paramedic/PHRNs and 35 EMT/AEMTs. BFC operates 4 ambulances and 1 fire/EMS command vehicle licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, responding to approximately 2,618 EMS calls in 2025.
• Technical Rescue Operations Technical rescue services including vehicle extrication, swiftwater rescue, and urban search and rescue capabilities. Personnel hold multiple national fire and rescue certifications and practice on donated vehicles through the Vehicle Donation Program.
• Community Safety Education Fire prevention and public safety education programs including school visits, holiday and severe weather safety tips, fireworks safety information, and community outreach distributed via the website and news releases in coordination with the National Fire Protection Association.
• Vehicle Donation Program Vehicle Donation Program Community program allowing residents to donate used vehicles to Berwyn Fire Company for emergency responder training in vehicle extrication. Donations are fully tax-deductible under current IRS regulations and coordinated through Capt. Evan Brazunas.
• Volunteer Membership Program Volunteer Membership Program Membership program recruiting community volunteers for Junior Firefighter (ages 16-17), Firefighter (18+), Junior Ambulance/EMS (16-17), Ambulance/EMS (18+), and Business membership categories. New member applications are voted on quarterly at company meetings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Responded to 2,618 EMS calls in 2025 (all-time record)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Paoli Fire CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Mutual aid partnership for emergency response. Paoli Fire Company assists with large-scale incidents and provides backup coverage. Mentioned in 2025 Annual Report as key mutual aid partner.
• Radnor Fire CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Mutual aid partnership for fire/EMS emergency response. Acknowledged in 2025 Annual Report as fellow first responder organization. Also supports Berwyn Fire Company with participation in community events such as Memorial Day parade.
• Tredyffrin Township Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal law enforcement partner providing traffic control and crash investigation support during fire/EMS incidents. Collaborates with Berwyn Fire Company on emergency response operations.
• Easttown Township Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal law enforcement partner assisting during emergency incidents. Supported tree branch rescue operation in May 2026.
• Tredyffrin TownshipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government partner; Berwyn Fire Company provides primary fire/EMS services to the majority of the township. Township supervisors and staff collaborate with BFC throughout the year.
• Easttown TownshipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government partner; Berwyn Fire Company provides primary fire/EMS services to the majority of the township. BFC works closely with elected officials and staff to meet community needs.
• Vehicle Donors (General Public)minorOthersCommunity members who donate used vehicles for emergency responder training. Donated vehicles allow firefighters and EMS personnel to practice vehicle extrications and hone rescue skills.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Goshen Fire Company: Combination fire/EMS organization serving Goshen Township in Chester County. Comparable 501c3 non-profit combination fire company with similar call volume profile and community-funded model.
• East Brandywine Fire Company: Volunteer/combination fire company serving East Brandywine Township in Chester County. Similar non-profit combination organization providing primary fire and EMS services to a single township.
• Paoli Fire Company: Combination fire/EMS company serving Willistown and East Whiteland Townships in Chester County. Direct mutual aid partner to Berwyn Fire Company for large-scale incidents and backup coverage, with virtually identical service model.
• Radnor Fire Company: Combination fire/EMS company serving Radnor Township in Delaware County. Named mutual aid partner that collaborates with Berwyn on community events such as the Memorial Day parade.
• West Whiteland Fire Company: Combination fire/EMS organization serving West Whiteland Township in Chester County. Comparable combination volunteer/career model serving a suburban community in the same county.
• Malvern Fire Company: Combination fire/EMS organization serving Malvern Borough and surrounding areas in Chester County. Comparable combination career/volunteer model with similar suburban service area profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/berwynfire
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/berwyn-fire-co-inc

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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