Sound Beach Fire District

What Sound Beach Fire District does

Sound Beach Fire Department (historically the Red Hill Volunteer Fire Company), based at 152 Sound Beach Blvd, Sound Beach, NY 11789, is a volunteer fire district serving the Sound Beach community in Suffolk County, New York. The department provides 24/7 fire suppression, emergency medical services (EMS), vehicle extrication, search and rescue, and mutual aid support to neighboring fire departments. Its fleet comprises Engine 9, Ambulance 16, Rescue 4, First Responder 80, and Chief vehicles 30–32, equipped with standard hydraulic rescue tools including Jaws of Life. In 2025, the department responded to 722 total incidents, with monthly call volumes ranging from 45 to 83.

The department operates as a public non-profit, funded primarily through community fundraising events—most notably an Annual Steak Dinner attracting 200+ attendees and a December Christmas raffle—supplemented by local taxpayer support as a designated fire district. Its go-to-market model is community-led volunteer recruitment, emphasizing no prior experience required, full training, and skill development (vehicle extrication, rescue operations, firefighting). The department maintains active mutual aid partnerships with Rocky Point Fire Department, Miller Place Fire Department, and Brookhaven National Laboratory Fire Department, and conducts live fire training at the Suffolk County Fire Academy.

Technology is limited to standard firefighting and emergency response equipment. The department's website (soundbeachfd.org) is designed and hosted by Firehouse Solutions. Leadership comprises Chief Dan Ryan and Ex-Chief John Drews III, with a broader volunteer membership handling incident response, community safety education, and event-driven fundraising.

Name

Sound Beach Fire District

Legal name

Sound Beach Fire Department

Website

https://soundbeachfd.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sound Beach Fire Department is a volunteer fire district in Suffolk County, NY, providing 24/7 fire suppression, EMS, rescue, and mutual aid response to the Sound Beach community, funded by local taxpayers and community fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire and Rescue Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (922160), Ambulance Services (62191)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) & Ambulance Services (BPAIAGAC), Community Safety Administration (Fire/EMS, Emergency Management) (BPAIACAL)

Keywords

• Volunteer fire department
• Emergency medical services
• Fire suppression services
• Vehicle rescue operations
• Public safety education

Headquarters

HQ city

Sound Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Community Fundraising Events: Primary revenue generation through community fundraising events including the Annual Steak Dinner (attended by over 200 guests), Chinese auctions with local merchant donations, and annual December Christmas raffle tickets. These events support department operations and equipment.
2. Taxpayer Support: As a fire district, receives operational funding from local taxpayers in the Sound Beach community.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sound Beach Fire District provides 24/7 volunteer fire suppression, emergency medical response and ambulance transport, and vehicle extrication/heavy rescue services to the Sound Beach community in Suffolk County, New York. The department also delivers community safety education and participates in mutual aid operations with neighboring fire departments. All emergency services are delivered at no direct cost to residents and are supported through taxpayer funding, community donations, and fundraising events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Suppression and Structure Fire Response 24/7 structure fire response and suppression services delivered to Sound Beach residents and businesses, including overhaul, mop-up, and mutual aid support to neighboring fire departments.
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Ambulance Transport Emergency medical response and ambulance transport services operated via Ambulance 16, serving medical emergencies across the Sound Beach fire district.
• Vehicle Extrication and Heavy Rescue Heavy rescue and vehicle extrication operations, including use of hydraulic rescue tools (Jaws of Life), delivered via Rescue 4 and supporting apparatus for motor vehicle accidents and other rescue incidents.
• Community Safety Education and Outreach Public safety advisories, seasonal safety messaging (e.g., 4th of July, extreme heat), and volunteer recruitment engagement for Sound Beach community members.
• Mutual Aid Response Services Mutual aid emergency response coordinated with Rocky Point, Miller Place, and Brookhaven National Laboratory fire departments for structure fires and other large-scale incidents beyond the Sound Beach district.

Quantifiable outcome

• 722 incidents handled in 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rocky Point Fire DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026Primary mutual aid partner providing structure fire response coordination. Sound Beach responded to Vine Road structure fire (preliminary cause: lightning strike) with Rocky Point's Engine 61 crew. All units back in service in under 2 hours.
• Miller Place Fire DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026Mutual aid partner assisting with searches and overhaul during structure fire operations. Also trained alongside Sound Beach at Suffolk County Fire Academy.
• Brookhaven National Laboratory Fire DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026Provided Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) support during mutual aid structure fire response, ensuring safety of operating crews.
• Rocky Point Fire Department (Commercial Structure Fire)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2026Sound Beach Engine 9 responded to mutual aid for commercial structure fire on Main St. Rocky Point. Secured backup fire hydrant and assisted with overhaul and mop-up for over an hour before returning to service around 4:00 AM.
• Chuck Varese JOLT Tournament (Multiple Long Island Departments)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 May 2026Annual vehicle extrication tournament honoring firefighter Chuck Varese. Featured 30+ teams from approximately 17 different departments across Long Island. Sound Beach sent two teams that advanced to quarterfinals. Event provides training, competition, and knowledge-sharing opportunities.
• Suffolk County Fire AcademycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLive fire training facility providing realistic training scenarios including the 'Taxpayer' building simulating storefronts with apartments above. Sound Beach conducted first live fire training of 2026 alongside Miller Place Fire Department, training in fire extinguishment, forcible entry, ventilation, and search and rescue.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Nesconset Fire Department: Long Island volunteer fire department with similar suburban service profile, district funding model, and combination of fire suppression and EMS response.
• East Setauket Fire Department: Volunteer fire department serving the East Setauket area adjacent to Sound Beach. Operates the same suburban Long Island district model with fire, EMS, and rescue services.
• Setauket Fire Department: Volunteer fire department serving the Setauket area of Suffolk County. Comparable in geographic context (Long Island suburban community), funding model (district taxes plus donations), and service mix.
• Selden Fire District: Suffolk County fire district operating on a similar volunteer-plus-district funding model, providing fire and EMS coverage to a comparable suburban Long Island community.
• Coram Fire Department: Volunteer fire department serving Coram in Suffolk County. Comparable in service mix (fire, EMS, rescue), geographic setting, and community-funded operating model.
• Centereach Fire District: Suffolk County fire district providing fire, EMS, and rescue to a nearby suburban community. Comparable in organizational structure (tax-funded fire district), service portfolio, and reliance on volunteer and paid staff.

Emerging players

• Brookhaven National Laboratory Fire Department: Specialized fire department providing Rapid Intervention Team support within the same mutual aid network. Comparable in emergency-response scope but distinct in serving a federal research facility rather than a residential district.

Broad incumbents

• Smithtown Fire Department: Larger, more established fire department in western Suffolk County. Comparable core services but broader service area and a more institutionalized staffing and funding model.

Direct peers

• Rocky Point Fire Department: Neighboring Suffolk County volunteer fire department listed as Sound Beach's primary mutual aid partner. Comparable in size, volunteer model, service mix (fire, EMS, rescue), and community-funding structure.
• Miller Place Fire Department: Adjacent volunteer fire department in Suffolk County that trains jointly with Sound Beach at the Suffolk County Fire Academy and provides mutual aid. Operates the same volunteer-driven fire/EMS/rescue model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sound-beach-fire-district

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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