Robertson Fire Protection District

What Robertson Fire Protection District does

The Robertson Fire Protection District is a Missouri political subdivision that provides fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue, and fire prevention services to residents and businesses in portions of Bridgeton, Hazelwood, and unincorporated St. Louis County. The district was established in April 1949 as an all-volunteer department and transitioned to a paid force in the late 1960s; it now operates with 40 paid employees across two fire stations, each equipped with a firetruck and ambulance staffed by licensed paramedics and firefighters. The service area covers approximately 14 square miles and serves over 5,000 residents and 600 businesses, with an ISO Protection Class 3 rating for areas within 5 miles of a recognized fire station.

The district's revenue model is anchored in property tax collections within statutory boundaries, supplemented by transactional permit fees (building permits at $100 plus $4 per $1,000 of project cost, occupancy permits at $100, fire reports at $18) and a one-time capital structure in the form of a $9.6 million General Obligation Bond on the April 7, 2026 ballot (Proposition G) for a new firehouse. Service delivery is direct: emergency response through two fire stations, plus in-person and online self-serve channels for permits and code compliance. Public education programs (quarterly CPR training, fire extinguisher training, smoke and CO detector installations, car seat installations, Knox Box Rapid Entry System) function as both community engagement and soft outreach.

The district is governed by a citizen-elected Board of Directors (President, Treasurer, Secretary) and led by a Fire Chief, Assistant Chief, Fire Marshal, and Medical Officer. Outside of the 2023 collective bargaining agreement that expired June 30, 2024, the 2022 CBA is in court proceedings, and the proposed facility replacement, the organization is operationally stable but structurally constrained by its fixed geographic mandate and tax-funded revenue base.

Name

Robertson Fire Protection District

Legal name

Robertson Fire Protection District

Website

https://rfpd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Robertson Fire Protection District is a Missouri government fire protection district providing fire suppression, emergency medical, and rescue services to over 5,000 residents and 600 businesses across a 14-square-mile area in Bridgeton, Hazelwood, and unincorporated St. Louis County, operating from two fire stations with 40 paid employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection and Emergency Medical 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 protection services
• Emergency medical services
• Fire prevention education
• Building permits
• Fire code enforcement

Headquarters

HQ city

Hazelwood

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. Property Tax Revenue: Primary funding from tax revenues within the district boundaries
2. Permit Fees: Building permits ($100 plus $4 per $1,000 project cost), occupancy permits ($100), and fire reports ($18)
3. General Obligation Bonds: Bond issuance (Proposition G - $9.6 million) for capital improvements including new firehouse construction and equipment purchase

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Robertson Fire Protection District is a Missouri political subdivision providing fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue operations, and fire prevention services to residents and businesses within a 14 square mile service area covering parts of Hazelwood, Bridgeton, and unincorporated St. Louis County. The district operates two fire stations with 40 paid employees (firefighters and licensed paramedics) equipped with firetrucks and ambulances, and also issues building permits, occupancy permits, and fire reports. Public education programs (CPR training, fire extinguisher training, smoke detector and car seat installations) complement the core emergency response services.

Product overview

Robertson Fire Protection District provides fire protection, emergency medical services, and public safety education to communities in Hazelwood and Bridgeton, Missouri. The district operates from two fire stations with approximately 40 paid employees serving over 5,000 residents and 600 businesses within a 14 square mile area. Core services include fire suppression, emergency medical response with paramedic-level care, fire prevention inspections, and public education programs. The district also issues building and occupancy permits, provides fire reports, and offers community safety services including CPR training, car seat installations, and smoke detector installations. The district follows 2021 International Code Council International Fire and Building Codes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Protection Services Fire suppression and emergency response services provided to residents and businesses within the district's 14 square mile service area, delivered from two fire stations each equipped with a firetruck and ambulance.
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Emergency medical response staffed by licensed paramedics with advanced life support equipment on rescue apparatuses, available 24/7 within the district.
• Building Permits Permits issued for construction projects including demolition, new construction, exterior and interior alterations, fire damage repair, and fire protection systems. Priced at $100 plus $4 per $1,000 of project cost.
• Occupancy Permits Permits required for new business occupants within the district, priced at $100.
• Fire Reports Fire reports available for purchase at $18 each from the Office of the Fire Marshal.
• Knox Box Rapid Entry System Specialized lock boxes, switches, and padlocks that give the fire department access to a property in emergency situations.
• Safety & Training Services Community safety services including car seat installations, community outreach, fire extinguisher training, residential lock boxes, Safe Place program, smoke detector and CO2 installations, and CPR training.
• CPR Training Free CPR training sessions offered on a quarterly basis to community members.
• Public Education Programs Tools and information for teaching people of all ages about fire safety and how to make choices regarding safety.
• Firefighter/Paramedic Employment Career opportunities for firefighter/paramedics with competitive pay, great benefits, and free healthcare coverage.

Quantifiable outcome

• Protection Class 3 rating for areas within 5 miles of fire stations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• IAFF Local 2665coreOthers · 1 January 2023International Association of Fire Fighters labor union representing district firefighters. Collective bargaining agreements govern employee compensation, benefits, and working conditions. The 2023 CBA expired on June 30, 2024 and the union declined to extend it. District is currently in negotiations over the collective bargaining agreement and benefits.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Mehlville Fire Protection District: A St. Louis County-allocated fire protection district funded by property taxes that provides fire suppression, EMS, and rescue services to a similar suburban population. Closely comparable in governance model, revenue mix, and mix of fire/EMS service delivery.
• Metro West Fire Protection District: A St. Louis-area fire protection district delivering fire suppression, EMS, and prevention services under a tax-funded political subdivision model. Comparable in regulation, scale, and service mix.
• Affton Fire Protection District: Another St. Louis County fire protection district with a similar tax-funded structure, paid staff, and dual fire/EMS service model. Highly comparable in scale, customer base, and regulatory structure.
• Community Fire Protection District: Missouri-based fire protection district operating under the same state statute and political subdivision model as the subject, providing fire and EMS services to a suburban St. Louis-area population. Highly comparable in regulatory and operational framework.
• Pattonville Fire Protection District: Adjacent St. Louis County fire protection district serving a comparable mix of unincorporated and incorporated areas. Directly comparable in service offerings, governance, and revenue model.
• Creve Coeur Fire Protection District: St. Louis County fire protection district with overlapping territory and similar mix of residential and commercial occupancies. Directly comparable in service offerings, customer base, and political structure.
• Monarch Fire Protection District: St. Louis County fire protection district providing fire and EMS services under the same Missouri political-subdivision framework. Closely comparable in service area, funding structure, and operational scale.

Regional players

• Kirkwood Fire Department: Municipal fire department in St. Louis County with ISO ratings and similar dual fire/EMS service delivery. Comparable in service quality and geography but functions as a city department rather than an independent district.
• Maryland Heights Fire Department: Municipal fire department in St. Louis County that delivers fire and EMS within an incorporated city boundary. Comparable in service mix and geography but operates under a city government rather than an independent fire district.

Others

• St. Louis County Police Department: Adjacent public safety provider in the same geography. Not a direct competitor, but overlapping in public safety mission and serving portions of the same unincorporated St. Louis County territory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/rfpd50
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/robertson-fire-protection-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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