What South Davis Metro Fire Service Area does

South Davis Metro Fire Service Area (SDMF, DBA "South Davis Metro Fire") is a government-owned special service district headquartered at 255 S. 100 W., Bountiful, Utah, that delivers consolidated fire, ambulance/paramedic, hazardous materials, and technical rescue response to the cities of Bountiful, Centerville, North Salt Lake, West Bountiful, and Woods Cross, plus unincorporated areas of South Davis County. Operations run from five strategically positioned fire stations (Station #81 Headquarters, #82 Eagle Ridge, #83 Centerville, #84 Mueller Park, and #85 Foxboro) under the leadership of Fire Chief Jeff Larsen and a Board of Commissioners with representatives from each member municipality.

The district's service portfolio spans emergency response (fire suppression, EMS, hazmat, technical rescue), regulatory services (Fire Marshal plan reviews, business inspections, fire pit and firework permits, Tier II hazardous chemical reporting, Knox Box and BDA/DAS systems coordination), and community programs (Community Emergency Response Team training, First Aid and CPR classes, Home Assessment, and Home Protection/Mitigation wildfire services). All technical operations are governed by International Fire Code 2021 standards, including IFC Section 104.7.2 peer review authority for automatic fire protection systems, fire alarms, fire pumps, and standpipe systems.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid of property taxes and special service district fees (recurring), ambulance transport billing (transaction fees), plan review and fire inspection fees ($100 site plan, $300 suppression, $200 alarm reviews; tiered business inspection cadence by risk level), and permit fees (fire pits, firework sales). Customer access flows through 911 dispatch, the Microsoft Bookings inspection portal, Xpress Bill Pay for payments, and direct community engagement. The district is publicly funded, governed by its member municipalities, and operates without equity investors, parent companies, or M&A activity.

Name

South Davis Metro Fire Service Area

Legal name

South Davis Metro Fire Service Area

Website

https://sdmetrofire.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

South Davis Metro Fire Service Area is a Utah special service district providing fire suppression, ambulance and paramedic, hazmat, and technical rescue response across six municipalities and unincorporated areas of South Davis County from five fire stations, funded by property taxes and service fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire and Emergency Medical Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216), Ambulance Services (62191)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

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 suppression services
• Emergency medical services
• Fire code inspections
• Hazardous materials response
• Technical rescue operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Bountiful

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Emergency Medical Services (Ambulance Billing): Ambulance transport services billed to patients and insurance providers
2. Plan Review Services: Site plan reviews, suppression system reviews, and fire alarm system reviews with associated fees
3. Fire Inspection Fees: Business fire inspections required for new commercial business licenses and annual compliance inspections
4. Permit Fees: Fire pit permits, firework sales inspections, and other operational permits
5. Public Safety Fees: Service area funded through property taxes and special service district fees for fire protection and emergency services

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

South Davis Metro Fire Service Area provides 24/7 emergency response services including fire suppression, ambulance and paramedic emergency medical services, hazardous materials response, and technical rescue across six municipalities and unincorporated areas of South Davis County, Utah. It also delivers fire prevention and regulatory services — plan reviews, business fire inspections, fire pit permits, firework sales inspections, Tier II hazardous chemical reporting, and Fire Marshal coordination — along with public safety education programs such as CERT training, CPR and first aid classes, home assessments, and wildland fire mitigation.

Product overview

South Davis Metro Fire Service Area operates as a consolidated emergency services agency providing a unified portfolio of services across five fire stations to six municipalities (Bountiful, Centerville, North Salt Lake, West Bountiful, Woods Cross) and unincorporated Davis County areas. The core offering consists of emergency response services (fire, ambulance/paramedic, hazardous materials, and technical rescue) complemented by fire prevention and public safety programs. Public-facing services include the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training, First Aid and CPR classes, Home Assessment Program, and Home Protection/Mitigation services. Regulatory and administrative services encompass Fire Marshal operations (plan reviews, business inspections, permits), Plan Review Services, Business Inspection Services, and Tier II hazardous materials reporting. The organization follows IFC 2021 Fire Code standards and participates in board meetings and administrative committee activities governed by the SDMFSA Board of Commissioners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Fire Response Fire suppression and emergency response delivered 24/7 by five fire stations (#81 Bountiful HQ, #82 North Salt Lake Eagle Ridge, #83 Centerville, #84 Bountiful Mueller Park, #85 Woods Cross Foxboro) serving Bountiful, Centerville, North Salt Lake, West Bountiful, Woods Cross, and unincorporated South Davis County.
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Ambulance transport and paramedic-level emergency medical care provided to residents across the six-jurisdiction service area, with billing handled through the Xpress Bill Pay portal.
• Hazardous Materials Response Specialized response to hazardous material incidents including chemical spills and toxic substance containment, supported by a dedicated hazmat contact channel ([email protected]) and Tier II EPCRA reporting services.
• Technical Rescue Services Specialized rescue operations including vehicle extraction, structural collapse rescue, and other technically complex rescue scenarios.
• Business Inspection Services Fire safety inspections for commercial businesses using IFC 2021 Fire Code standards, required for new commercial business license applications and scheduled annually or on a multi-year cycle based on hazard classification.
• Plan Review Services Technical review of construction plans for fire protection systems, fire alarms, fire pumps, standpipe systems, and related equipment, including site plan reviews ($100 base), suppression system reviews ($300 base, includes 2 inspections), and fire alarm reviews ($200 base, includes 2 inspections).
• Fire Marshal Services Coordination of plan reviews, business license fire clearances, operational permits, Knox Box installation, BDA/DAS system review, and public education through the Fire Marshal's office (Cole Fessler, [email protected]).
• Fire Pit Permitting and Guidelines Regulations, safety requirements, and permitting for recreational fire pits within the South Davis Metro Service Area, governed by IFC 2021 Section 307.
• Tier II Hazardous Chemical Reporting EPCRA Tier II hazardous chemical reporting submission service for facilities storing reportable quantities of hazardous chemicals within the service area (submissions handled via [email protected]).
• Wildland Fire Information and Education Educational resources on wildfire preparedness and mitigation for residents living in wildland-urban interface areas of South Davis County, in coordination with the Utah Department of Natural Resources.
• Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training Training program that teaches community members how to respond effectively during emergencies, covering basic disaster response skills as part of the district's community programs portfolio.
• First Aid and CPR Training Public education classes offered to community members covering first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills.
• Home Assessment Program Home safety assessment initiative that helps residents identify and address fire safety hazards within their properties, using Google Forms for assessment data collection.
• Home Protection and Wildfire Mitigation Services Wildfire mitigation services helping homeowners protect their properties through defensible space assessments and vegetation management, tracked via Google Forms.
• Ride Along Program Program allowing community members to ride along with fire department personnel to observe and learn about emergency services operations.
• Records Request (GRAMA) Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA) request process administered by the Records Officer ([email protected]) for public records from the fire department.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• City of CentervillecoreOthersMember municipality of South Davis Metro Fire Service Area special service district. SDMF provides fire protection and emergency services to Centerville residents and businesses.
• City of West BountifulcoreOthersMember municipality of South Davis Metro Fire Service Area special service district. SDMF provides fire protection and emergency services to West Bountiful residents and businesses.
• Davis CountycoreOthersDavis County provides representation on the SDMF Board of Commissioners (Bob Stevenson) and SDMF serves unincorporated areas of the county.
• City of BountifulcoreOthersPrimary member municipality of South Davis Metro Fire Service Area. Headquarters (Station #81) located in Bountiful. City provides representation on Board of Commissioners (Kate Bradshaw).
• City of Woods CrosscoreOthersMember municipality of South Davis Metro Fire Service Area special service district. City provides representation on Board of Commissioners (Ryan Westergard).
• City of North Salt LakecoreOthersMember municipality of South Davis Metro Fire Service Area special service district. Station #82 Eagle Ridge located in North Salt Lake.
• DNR (Utah Department of Natural Resources)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDNR partners with SDMF for community education. Contact number 801-538-7200 provided for fire safety and mitigation information.
• NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSDMF refers to NFPA resources for public fire safety education, aligning with NFPA standards for community fire prevention programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue: Large consolidated special service district in Oregon covering multiple municipalities. Closely comparable governance model (special service district with member cities), service mix, and revenue model (taxes plus user fees), albeit at a larger scale.
• Salt Lake City Fire Department: Municipal fire department immediately adjacent to SDMF's service area along the Salt Lake City border. Direct comparable in service portfolio (fire, EMS, hazmat, technical rescue, prevention) and customer base in the same metro region.
• Unified Fire Authority: Consolidated special service district serving multiple municipalities in Salt Lake County, Utah. Closest comparable in governance model, multi-jurisdictional structure, and service mix (fire, EMS, hazmat, technical rescue) to SDMF and a direct regional peer.
• Poudre Fire Authority: Consolidated fire authority in northern Colorado serving multiple municipalities. Comparable in consolidated-district governance, mix of fire, EMS, hazmat, and prevention services, and wildland-urban interface risk profile.
• Boulder Fire-Rescue: Municipal fire department serving a city with significant wildland-urban interface exposure. Comparable in service portfolio (fire, EMS, hazmat, technical rescue), regulatory complexity, and wildfire mitigation program emphasis.

Others

• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): National standards body whose codes (including those adopted under IFC 2021) underpin SDMF's plan review, inspection, and suppression system requirements. Industry-level reference point rather than a direct competitor.
• Utah Department of Natural Resources (DNR): State agency partnered with SDMF on community fire safety and mitigation education. Comparable in public-sector wildfire education and mitigation mandate within the same state.

Regional players

• Davis County Sheriff's Office: Public safety agency for the same county SDMF serves. Comparable in governance (county-level public entity), funding model (taxes), and community-facing service delivery, with overlap in emergency coordination and community risk reduction.
• North Summit Fire Service District: Utah-based special service district with similar governance and funding model. Comparable in structure and service mix, though operating in a more rural mountain environment than SDMF.

Broad incumbents

• CAL FIRE: State-level fire agency providing wildfire protection, prevention, and code enforcement across California. Comparable in scope of fire prevention, inspection, and wildfire mitigation mandate, though far larger in scale and jurisdiction.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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