Beltsville Volunteer Fire Dept

What Beltsville Volunteer Fire Dept does

Beltsville Volunteer Fire Department (BVFD, Station 31) is a nonprofit, volunteer-run emergency services organization serving Beltsville and surrounding areas of Prince George's County, Maryland. It delivers 24/7 fire suppression, emergency medical services (ambulance/EMT), and rescue response through two operational stations — Station 31 and Station 41 — responding to approximately 5,889 emergency calls in 2024 (2,757 engine, 247 truck, 2,885 ambulance) and 2,145 calls in the first five months of 2025. The department's core technology consists of standard firefighting and EMS apparatus (fire engines, trucks, ambulances) supported by a Firehouse Solutions-hosted website that handles news, volunteer applications, and online donations.

The organization is funded through a combination of community donations (PayPal and Venmo @Beltsville_VFD), proceeds from recurring community events such as Beltsville Day and Pizza with Santa, facility rental of the fire hall, and state grants — including a grant currently funding Station 31 accessibility renovations (elevator installation, stair replacement) with hall reservations expected to resume in early 2027. Services are provided free of charge to the community; there is no commercial pricing model. Its go-to-market is community-led, relying on local events, word-of-mouth, an active Facebook/Twitter presence, and coordination with Prince George's County Fire Department's volunteer recruitment pipeline. The department also operates a live-in volunteer program and offers firefighter/EMT training with no prior experience required.

Name

Beltsville Volunteer Fire Dept

Legal name

Beltsville Volunteer Fire Department

Website

https://beltsvillevfd.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Beltsville Volunteer Fire Department is a nonprofit, volunteer-run emergency services organization providing fire suppression, EMS/ambulance response, and rescue operations to Beltsville and surrounding Prince George's County, Maryland residents through two stations, funded by community donations, grants, and event proceeds.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Services / Volunteer Fire and Rescue

NAICS

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Volunteer firefighting services
• Emergency medical services
• Fire suppression and rescue
• Community emergency response
• Fire prevention education

Headquarters

HQ city

Beltsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: The department accepts online donations through PayPal and Venmo (@Beltsville_VFD). Community support through financial contributions.
2. Hall Rental: The fire hall is available for community rental (currently under renovation until 2027 due to state grant for accessibility improvements including elevator installation).
3. Event Proceeds: Revenue generated from community events such as Beltsville Day food sales and merchandise. Proceeds support Station 31 rehabilitation.
4. State Grant: Received state grant for hall accessibility improvements including replacing stairs and installing new elevator.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Beltsville Volunteer Fire Department provides volunteer fire suppression, emergency medical services (ambulance/EMT), and rescue operations from two stations in Beltsville, Prince George's County, Maryland. In addition to 24/7 emergency response, the department conducts fire prevention education, runs community events (Beltsville Day, Pizza with Santa), and recruits and trains volunteer firefighters and EMTs. Emergency services are provided free of charge to community residents.

Product overview

Beltsville Volunteer Fire Department is a volunteer emergency response organization serving Prince George's County, Maryland. The department provides fire suppression, emergency medical services (EMS), and community outreach programs. Key services include fire and rescue response, ambulance/EMS transport, fire prevention education, community events such as Beltsville Day and Pizza with Santa, volunteer firefighter and EMT recruitment, and hall rental facilities (currently under renovation). The department operates two stations (Station 31 and Station 41) and responds to approximately 5,889 calls annually (2,757 engine calls, 247 truck calls, and 2,885 ambulance calls in 2024).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Volunteer Fire Suppression Services 24/7 fire suppression response using fire engines and trucks dispatched to fire emergencies in Beltsville and surrounding Prince George's County, Maryland.
• Emergency Medical Services (Ambulance/EMT) 24/7 ambulance and EMT response for medical emergencies, including patient transport, provided by volunteer EMTs from Station 31 and Station 41.
• Rescue Operations Search, rescue, and elevated operations support provided by trained volunteer firefighters using trucks and specialized equipment.
• Fire Prevention Education Fire prevention materials and educational activities delivered to children and families at community events such as Beltsville Day.
• Volunteer Firefighter and EMT Recruitment Program Recruitment and training of volunteer firefighters, EMTs, and junior/cadet members, including a live-in program for dedicated volunteers, with full training provided.
• Fire Hall Rental Rental of the Beltsville VFD fire hall for community events and private gatherings; currently unavailable until 2027 due to state-funded accessibility renovations.
• Community Event Participation (Beltsville Day, Pizza with Santa) Department participation in and hosting of community events such as Beltsville Day, Pizza with Santa, and station tours, including food sales and family activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• ~5,889 emergency calls responded to in 2024
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Prince George's County Fire DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 May 2025County-level fire department coordinating volunteer application days and emergency response operations. Beltsville VFD participates in Volunteer Application Day events hosted at county fire stations.
• Firehouse SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite design, hosting, and content management services provider for beltsvillevfd.com. Maintains the technical infrastructure for the department's online presence.
• Branchville Volunteer Fire CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for Prince George's County Volunteer Application Day on May 17, 2025 at 4905 Branchville Road, College Park, MD 20740. Part of the county volunteer fire department network.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hyattsville Volunteer Fire Department: Volunteer fire and EMS company in neighboring Hyattsville, MD, within Prince George's County's mutual aid network. Same volunteer-driven, community-funded operating model serving a contiguous catchment.
• Branchville Volunteer Fire Company: Direct neighbor and mutual-aid partner (host of 2025 Volunteer Application Day). Operates as a volunteer fire company in Prince George's County with the same EMS/fire mission, governance model, and funding structure, making it the most directly comparable peer.
• Kentland Volunteer Fire Department: Volunteer fire/EMS company in the Kentland area of Prince George's County. Same nonprofit volunteer structure, dual fire/EMS service offering, and shared county coordination framework.
• College Park VFD / University Park VFD: Adjacent volunteer fire company in College Park, MD. Same Prince George's County volunteer fire ecosystem with directly comparable mission, scale, and funding model.
• Bowie Volunteer Fire Department: Volunteer fire company serving Bowie, MD, within the same Prince George's County system. Directly comparable in structure, scale, and mission — community-funded volunteer fire/EMS provider.
• Riverdale Volunteer Fire Department: Volunteer fire/EMS company in Prince George's County, MD. Operates under the same county volunteer framework with overlapping mutual aid responsibilities and similar donation-driven funding base.

Others

• National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC): National membership organization supporting volunteer fire/EMS departments. Not a competitor but an industry association whose resources, training, and advocacy directly affect BVFD and similar volunteer fire companies.

Broad incumbents

• Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department: The larger, publicly funded county agency that coordinates Beltsville VFD's volunteer operations and hosts joint recruitment events. Operates in the same fire and EMS space at materially greater scale and scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BVFD31
• Facebookfacebook.com/bvfd31
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/beltsville-volunteer-fire-dept

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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