The Huntley Fire Protection District

What The Huntley Fire Protection District does

The Huntley Fire Protection District (HFPD) is a special-purpose municipal government entity organized under Illinois law (70 ILCS 705/, the Fire Protection District Act) and is one of the largest fire districts in McHenry and Kane Counties. Founded in 1957, HFPD delivers fire suppression, emergency medical services (including ambulance transport), hazardous-materials response, technical rescue, and a 9-mile Interstate 90 corridor emergency-response capability from five fire stations across approximately 55 square miles, serving roughly 55,000 residents in Huntley, Lake in the Hills, Algonquin, Hampshire, Gilberts, and adjacent rural portions of Kane and McHenry Counties. The organization is staffed by 83 full-time and 20 part-time members, of whom 80 are sworn personnel represented by IAFF Local 4106, and it fields an apparatus fleet that includes engines, ambulances, a tower, a tender, and battalion vehicles.

HFPD's technology stack is operational rather than software-platform oriented. Core capabilities include fire-suppression apparatus, EMS equipment, HazMat and sonar/technical-rescue gear, an in-house CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) facility for firefighter candidate certification under Illinois statute, a Knox Box high-security key-access system for residential and commercial properties, the Premise Alert Program for special-needs resident identification, the File of Life medical-history card, and a Lending Closet for home medical equipment. Community-facing programs such as Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) extend the District's role from emergency response into proactive home-based risk reduction for at-risk residents.

HFPD's revenue model rests on two streams: a recurring property-tax levy enacted under the Fire Protection District Act that funds the bulk of operations, and a secondary fee-for-service ambulance billing stream administered through vendor EMS-MC, with collections on non-resident balances outsourced to Lifeline Billing Systems. Resident ambulance costs are written off if uninsured, while non-residents remain responsible for balances. Ancillary transaction-fee revenue is generated from CPR/AED certification classes, CPAT testing fees, and Knox Box sales. There is no equity funding, no parent company, and no commercial ownership; governance is exercised by an elected five-member Board of Trustees that appoints the Fire Chief and an appointed three-member Board of Commissioners.

Name

The Huntley Fire Protection District

Legal name

Huntley Fire Protection District

Website

https://huntleyfpd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Huntley Fire Protection District is an Illinois municipal fire district founded in 1957 that delivers fire suppression, EMS, hazardous-materials response, and technical rescue from five stations to 55,000 residents across 55 square miles in McHenry and Kane Counties, funded primarily by a property-tax levy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216), Fire Protection (922160)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Prevention, Inspection & Code Enforcement (Life Safety) (BPAIAGAL), Fire & Life Safety Services (Inspection/Testing/Sprinklers/Alarms) (IMAIAAAI), Community Safety Administration (Fire/EMS, Emergency Management) (BPAIACAL)

Keywords

• Fire protection services
• Emergency medical services
• Hazardous materials response
• Mobile integrated health
• Community risk reduction

Headquarters

HQ city

Huntley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ambulance Billing / EMS User Fees: Billing for emergency ambulance services within the fire protection district. Residents are not responsible for balance, deductible, or co-pay after insurance; uninsured residents within district boundaries have ambulance bills written off. Non-residents are responsible for balances, deductibles, and co-pays after insurance, and unpaid bills are pursued through collection agencies.
2. Tax Levy Revenue: Separate taxing body generating revenue through property tax levies as mandated by the Fire Protection District Act. Annual tax levy ordinances fund district operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Huntley Fire Protection District delivers fire suppression, emergency medical services (ambulance transport), hazardous materials response, and technical rescue across a 55-square-mile jurisdiction in McHenry and Kane Counties, Illinois. In addition to emergency response, the district operates community-facing programs including Mobile Integrated Health home visits, CPR/AED certification classes, Knox Box key access systems, Premise Alert enrollment, a Lending Closet for home medical equipment, File of Life cards, fire safety education, commercial fire inspections, and a CPAT testing facility for firefighter candidates. Core services are accessed via 911 and five fire stations; community programs are accessed through the district website, direct contact, and online registration platforms.

Product overview

The Huntley Fire Protection District operates as a single-service government organization providing fire protection and emergency medical services from five fire stations across 55 square miles in McHenry and Kane Counties, Illinois. The district's offerings consist of core emergency response services (fire suppression, EMS transport, hazardous materials, technical rescue) supplemented by community-focused programs including CPR training certification, Mobile Integrated Health home visits, medical equipment lending, and safety programs like the Knox Box key access system, Premise Alert for special needs residents, and File of Life medical information cards. Administrative services include ambulance billing management, CPAT testing for firefighter candidates, and commercial fire prevention inspections. These programs operate as distinct community services rather than a unified software product or platform architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Protection Services Fire suppression, emergency rescue, and hazardous materials response serving 55,000 residents across 55 square miles in McHenry and Kane Counties, including a 9-mile corridor of Illinois Interstate 90, dispatched from five fire stations.
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Emergency medical services including ambulance transport, with billing handled through EMS-MC. The district provides services to over 7,000 EMS calls annually from five fire stations.
• CPR Classes American Heart Association certified Heartsaver CPR/AED classes offered to the public, including in-person and blended learning options. Classes cost $40 and are available to individuals ages 14 and older, limited to 10 people per class.
• Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) Program Community Paramedic Program providing non-emergent healthcare to at-risk residents through home visits for safety and medical assessments, medication reconciliation, blood pressure/blood sugar checks, fall prevention, and 911 follow-up, reducing unnecessary hospital transports.
• Residential Knox Box Program High-security key safe for single-family homes allowing emergency responders to access keys without forcing entry. Available in 1-key and 2-key versions with no monthly monitoring fees; UL listed against physical attack.
• Premise Alert Program Program enabling identification of special needs individuals to help emergency personnel prepare for specific conditions or needs before responding. Information stored securely for two years per Illinois Premise Alert Program Act.
• Lending Closet Free loan program for home medical equipment including walkers, wheelchairs, toilet seat risers, canes, crutches, and shower chairs for district residents.
• File of Life Card Mini-medical history card kept on refrigerator containing patient name, emergency contacts, medical history, and medication usage for emergency personnel access during critical situations.
• Fire Safety Education Fire prevention education including smoke alarm installation guidance, fire escape planning, and fire extinguisher usage information for community members.
• Commercial Fire Prevention Services Commercial Knox Box installation requirements, annual fire inspection checklists, building code compliance oversight, and fire department access road turning radius specifications for businesses.
• CPAT Testing Facility Candidate Physical Ability Test facility providing firefighter candidate testing including eight timed events and mandatory ladder climb as required by Illinois state law. Testing costs $150 (check) or $155 (credit card), with two included practice sessions.
• Cadet and Intern Programs Fire Cadet program for young individuals exposed to fire service aspects, and intern program for fire science or EMS students seeking career preparation in emergency services; up to 20 cadets advised by district personnel.

Quantifiable outcome

• 55,000 residents served across 55 square miles
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, primary, secondary and supporting.

• MABAS Division 5 and Division 4/5 Lake and McHenry County Specialized Response TeamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe district is a member of MABAS (Mutual Aid Box Alarm System) Division 5, providing regional mutual aid response capabilities. Also participates in Division 4/5 Lake and McHenry County Specialized Response Team for specialized emergency operations.
• IAFF Local 4106 (International Association of Fire Fighters)coreOthersThe Huntley Fire Fighters Union has 80 IAFF members belonging to the International Association of Fire Fighters and Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois. Represents sworn personnel in collective bargaining and professional standards.
• Northwestern Medicine Huntley HospitalprimaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary transport hospital destination for emergency patients. Located at 10400 Haligus Road, Huntley, IL 60142 within the district boundaries.
• Advocate Sherman HospitalsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmergency transport hospital destination. Located at 1425 N. Randall Road, Elgin, IL 60123 for patient transports requiring hospital care.
• AMITA Health Saint Joseph Hospital ElginsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmergency transport hospital destination. Located at 77 N. Airlite Street, Elgin, IL 60123 for patient transports.
• EMS-MC (Emergency Medical Services-MC)coreOthersAuthorized billing vendor for ambulance services. Located at PO Box 547, Wheeling, IL 60090-0547. Handles billing, insurance claims submission, and patient billing for emergency ambulance services.
• Lifeline Billing SystemssupportingOthersAuthorized collection agency for pursuing non-resident ambulance billing accounts. Located at N2930 State Road 22, Wautoma, WI 54982-5267 for collections on unpaid non-resident balances.
• Knox Box (Knox Company)coreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of high-security key box systems required for commercial buildings in the district. Provides residential and commercial Knox Boxes through direct purchase. The district is the only key holder with access to boxes within district boundaries.
• American Heart AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides certification for CPR/AED training classes offered to the public through the district. Heartsaver Program certification cards issued through AHA upon course completion.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department: McHenry County fire department providing fire suppression, EMS, and rescue services to a similar suburban population in the same regional market. Operates as a municipal fire department rather than a district, but delivers the same core service portfolio to comparable demographics.
• Fox Lake Fire Protection District: Lake County fire protection district operating under the same Illinois statute with fire suppression, EMS, and rescue capabilities. Comparable in scale, governance structure (elected board), and revenue mix (tax levy plus ambulance billing).
• Pingree Grove Fire Protection District: Kane County fire protection district providing fire and EMS services to a fast-growing suburban community on the I-90 corridor. Comparable in rapid-growth context, district governance, and mix of services.
• Wauconda Fire Protection District: Lake County fire protection district providing fire, EMS, and community risk reduction services to a suburban/rural mix. Operates as a direct peer under identical statutory authority and similar service portfolio.
• Cary Fire Protection District: Adjacent McHenry County fire protection district organized under the same Illinois statute, providing fire and EMS response to a similarly sized suburban community. Closely comparable governance, funding model, and operational scope.
• Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District: Neighboring Illinois fire protection district serving overlapping communities (Algonquin, Lake in the Hills) with comparable fire suppression, EMS, and prevention services under the same Fire Protection District Act. Most directly comparable peer given shared geography, regulatory framework, and service mix.
• McHenry Township Fire Protection District: Nearby McHenry County fire protection district delivering fire, EMS, hazardous materials, and technical rescue services through a station network and unionized workforce. Direct geographic and operational peer to HFPD.
• Countryside Fire Protection District: Kane County fire protection district serving suburban communities adjacent to HFPD's territory, including Hampshire. Provides the same core services under the same Fire Protection District Act with comparable funding mechanisms.

Broad incumbents

• American Medical Response (AMR): National private-sector EMS provider serving municipalities with ambulance transport and non-emergent services. Comparable on the EMS/ambulance-billing side of HFPD's operation, though AMR operates under contract rather than as a tax-funded district.
• Elgin Fire Department: Larger municipal fire department serving Elgin, one of HFPD's primary hospital transport destinations. Provides overlapping fire suppression and EMS capabilities but operates at significantly larger scale as a city department rather than a district.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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