SOUTH ADAMS COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT

What SOUTH ADAMS COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT does

South Adams County Fire Department (SACFD) is a public special district fire department established in 1942 and headquartered at 6050 Syracuse Street, Commerce City, Colorado. The department provides 24/7 fire suppression and emergency medical response across approximately 76 square miles of residential, commercial, industrial, and open lands in Adams County, including major highways, industrial zones, commercial centers, residential neighborhoods, and Colorado's only oil refinery. SACFD responds to more than 12,500 medical and fire emergencies annually, with operational infrastructure organized into divisions covering Chief Staff, Administration, Fire Prevention, Training, EMS, and Fleet/Facility Maintenance.

The department's service portfolio extends beyond emergency response to include a layered community safety and education program: fire prevention and permitting (construction, operational, open burn), Car Seat Inspections by five certified technicians, AHA-certified CPR/AED training, station tours, Fire and Life Safety Education (extinguisher training, smoke house trailer demonstrations, school visits), smoke and carbon monoxide alarm installation, a Youth Fire Setter intervention program, and free Community Room rental at Station 28. The department also runs the SACFD-27J Workforce Cooperative Program with local schools to develop career pathways in the fire service and skilled trades.

SACFD is funded primarily through property taxes and fees collected within its statutory service area, supplemented by modest fee-based revenue from CPR training ($21/person) and refundable community room deposits ($75). The department is governed by an elected District Board of Directors, publishes annual and monthly financial reports, and maintains a self-serve permit portal for fire prevention transactions. Distribution to residents is handled through 911 dispatch for emergencies and online request forms for non-emergency services; community awareness is supported through Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn channels.

Name

SOUTH ADAMS COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT

Legal name

South Adams County Fire Department

Website

https://sacfd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1942

Operating status

Operating

Short description

South Adams County Fire Department is a Colorado special district established in 1942 that provides fire suppression, emergency medical response, fire prevention, and community safety education across approximately 76 square miles of Adams County, responding to more than 12,500 emergencies annually.

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Product category

Public Fire and Emergency 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), Fire Alarm Systems (Inspection/Testing/Monitoring/Service) (IMAIAJAC)

Keywords

• Fire suppression services
• Emergency medical services
• Fire prevention permits
• Community safety education
• Special district fire department

Headquarters

HQ city

Commerce City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

South Adams County Fire Department is a Colorado special district fire department that provides 24/7 fire suppression, emergency medical response, and fire prevention services across roughly 76 square miles in Adams County. Beyond emergency response, it operates community safety and education programs including CPR/AED training, car seat inspections, smoke and carbon monoxide alarm installation, station tours, and youth fire setter intervention.

Product overview

South Adams County Fire Department is a public safety organization that provides emergency response services (medical and fire emergencies) across approximately 76 square miles of residential, commercial, industrial, and open lands in Colorado, including service to the state's only oil refinery. The department offers a portfolio of community safety and education programs including Car Seat Inspections, CPR/AED Training, Fire Extinguisher Training, Smoke House Trailer demonstrations, and a Youth Fire Setter intervention program. Additional community services include smoke and carbon monoxide alarm installation, station tours, community room rental, and workforce development partnerships with local schools. The department also handles fire prevention services including construction permits, plan review, and operational permits.

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Products and services

• Emergency Response Services 24/7 fire suppression and emergency medical response across approximately 76 square miles of South Adams County for residents, workers, and travelers.
• Fire Prevention and Permits Fire prevention services including construction permits, plan review, operational permits, and open burn permits for contractors, builders, and business owners operating in the district.
• Car Seat Inspections

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 27J SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative workforce cooperative program where students from 27J Schools gain hands-on career experience while building firefighter training structures. The program includes career expos, live fire demonstrations, and the Building Futures Golf Classic charity event supporting trade programs.
• Commerce City Police DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered for Youth Fire Setter Program referrals to help identify and intervene with at-risk youth displaying fire-starting behavior.
• Adams 14 School DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered school district for Youth Fire Setter Program referrals of at-risk students.
• South Adams County Firefighters AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in the workforce cooperative program, co-hosting events like the Building Futures Golf Classic and supporting community programs.
• Commerce City Ace HardwareminorOthersDonated buckets for the Bucket Brigade Campaign to promote firework safety and proper disposal in the community.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): National standards-setting body for fire and life safety. Comparable as the industry/standards ecosystem participant whose codes (NFPA 1, 101, 1500, etc.) directly shape SACFD's prevention, inspection, and training programs.
• VFIS (Volunteer Firemen's Insurance Services) / Glatfelter Public Entities: Specialized insurance and risk-management provider for fire departments and EMS agencies. Comparable as an adjacent industry participant serving the operational, liability, and training risk profile of districts like SACFD.
• Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC): State-level Colorado agency overseeing fire prevention, training, and incident response statewide. Comparable as an enabling/regulatory ecosystem participant that sets standards, training, and mutual aid frameworks SACFD operates within.

Direct peers

• Westminster Fire Department: Municipal fire department serving Westminster, CO. Comparable as a nearby Colorado fire agency providing fire suppression, EMS, fire prevention, and community education across a suburban/industrial service area.
• North Metro Fire Rescue District: Colorado special-district fire and rescue agency serving northern Denver metro communities. Comparable in structure (special district), service mix (fire + EMS + prevention + community programs), and suburban/industrial service profile.
• Arvada Fire Protection District: Colorado special-district fire department serving Arvada and surrounding areas. Directly comparable as a neighboring Colorado special-district fire protection district providing fire suppression, EMS, prevention, and community programs to a mixed residential/commercial service area.
• Aurora Fire Rescue: Municipal fire and rescue department for Aurora, CO. Comparable as a Colorado fire agency providing integrated fire suppression, EMS, prevention, and community risk reduction across a large and diverse service area.
• Denver Fire Department: Municipal fire department for the City and County of Denver. Comparable as a Colorado urban fire agency delivering fire suppression, EMS, prevention, and community risk reduction at larger scale but with the same core service mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SACFD200
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCCJEnaGuVrCmLjUNc2OnX1A
• Facebookfacebook.com/SACFD200
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/south-adams-county-volunteer-fire-department
• Instagraminstagram.com/SouthAdamsCountyFire

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