The Odessa Fire Company Inc

What The Odessa Fire Company Inc does

The Odessa Fire Company Inc is a private, non-profit volunteer fire company founded in 1926 and headquartered at 304 Main Street, Odessa, Delaware (P.O. Box 81). It operates two stations — Station 4 and Station 24 — within New Castle County and delivers fire suppression, emergency medical services (EMS), technical/vehicle rescue, and marine rescue operations to the residents of Odessa and surrounding communities. Its core technology consists of a multi-unit apparatus fleet including Pierce Arrow XT engines, an Emergency One 95' platform tower, Freightliner tankers, Type I ambulances, a Zodiac marine rescue boat, and supporting equipment such as Hurst hydraulic rescue tools, MSA thermal imaging cameras, QRAE-2 gas meters, and Rescue-42 stabilization struts.

The organization runs community programs alongside emergency response, most notably the Knox Box rapid-access system for buildings and residences, a Memorial Hall rental service for weddings and community events, a cadet training pipeline (ages 14-17) certified through the Delaware State Fire School, and active fire prevention education. Leadership comprises President Mike Adams and Fire Chief David Wilson for 2026, supported by a Board of Directors, Vice Presidents, a Treasurer and Secretary, and three Assistant/Deputy Chiefs overseeing the two stations.

Revenue mechanics are those of a community-supported non-profit rather than a commercial enterprise. Income is derived from tax-deductible donations (processed via a dedicated donation portal), Memorial Hall rental fees (pricing not publicly disclosed, inquiries handled at [email protected]), and a newly opened part-time staffing channel. The go-to-market motion is community-led: awareness and member recruitment are driven through the ofc424.com website, Facebook and Twitter pages, local events, and the company's mutual-aid partnerships with Townsend Fire Company, NCCEMS, and the Delaware State Fire Marshal's Office. The company does not generate commercial revenue from products or services and operates as part of Delaware's established volunteer fire service framework.

Name

The Odessa Fire Company Inc

Legal name

Odessa Fire Company

Website

https://www.ofc424.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Odessa Fire Company Inc is a non-profit volunteer fire company founded in 1926, operating Stations 4 and 24 in New Castle County, Delaware. It delivers fire suppression, EMS, technical rescue, and marine rescue services to local residents, supported by donations, hall rentals, and community programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Services / Fire and Rescue

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216), Ambulance Services (62191)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIAGAB

Fire & Rescue Services (Fire Suppression, Rescue)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Law Enforcement & Public Safety (Police, Fire, EMS)

SECONDARYEDAOAMAB

Firefighter & Fire Service Training

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Protective Services & Public Safety Training

SECONDARYBPAKAAAK

Fire Watch & Safety Patrol Services

Business & Public Services/Security & Investigations Services/Manned Guarding & Patrol Services

SECONDARYHLAJAGAG

Evacuation, Shelter, Mass Care & Family Reunification

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Emergency Preparedness, Disaster Response & EMS Coordination

Keywords

• Fire suppression services
• Emergency medical services
• Technical rescue operations
• Marine rescue services
• Volunteer firefighting

Headquarters

HQ city

Odessa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations: Tax-deductible donations from community members to support fire company operations and equipment.
2. Hall Rental: Memorial Hall available for weddings, receptions, anniversaries, birthdays, retirement parties, fundraisers, and meetings.
3. Part-time Staffing: Currently accepting applications for part-time staffing positions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Odessa Fire Company delivers volunteer-based fire suppression, emergency medical services (EMS), vehicle and technical rescue, and marine rescue operations across two stations (Stations 4 and 24) in New Castle County, Delaware. It complements emergency response with community programs including the Knox Box rapid access system, a Memorial Hall rental venue, and a Cadet Training Program for youth ages 14-17. The company operates as a designated non-profit fire company supported by community donations and hall rental income.

Product overview

The Odessa Fire Company Inc is a volunteer fire company operating Stations 4 and 24 in Odessa, New Castle County, Delaware, established in 1926. The organization provides a comprehensive suite of emergency response services including fire suppression, emergency medical services (EMS), technical rescue operations, and marine rescue. In addition to core emergency services, the company offers community programs including the Knox Box emergency access system, a Memorial Hall rental program for events, and a Cadet Training Program for youth ages 14-17. The company maintains a fleet of apparatus including engines, tankers, rescue vehicles, ambulances, a tower/aerial apparatus, command vehicles, and a marine unit. The organization also provides fire prevention education and accepts part-time staffing applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Fire Response Services Fire suppression, structure fire response, and firefighting operations for the Odessa and New Castle County area, delivered 24/7 through the 911 dispatch system.
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Emergency medical care and ambulance transport services operating from Stations 4 and 24, provided to residents of New Castle County.
• Technical Rescue Operations Vehicle extrication, rescue operations, and response to motor vehicle collisions with entrapment, using Hurst hydraulic rescue tools, Rescue-42 struts, and surface water rescue gear.
• Marine Unit Services Water rescue operations using marine vessels including a 16-foot Zodiac Marine Rescue Boat, serving the waterways within the Odessa Fire Company service area.
• Knox Box Program Emergency access system providing firefighters rapid entry to secured buildings and residences without forced entry damage. Sold and installed for businesses and homeowners in the service area.
• Memorial Hall Rental Event venue rental for weddings, receptions, parties, meetings, and fundraisers at the Odessa Fire Company Memorial Hall facility.
• Cadet Training Program Youth firefighting training program for ages 14-17 covering hose handling, ropes and knots, power equipment, ground ladders, fire behavior, and SCBA operations, delivered in partnership with Delaware State Fire School.
• Fire Prevention Education Educational programs and fire safety information for the community, supporting fire prevention and public safety awareness.

Quantifiable outcome

• 380 fire incidents and 1,036 EMS incidents responded to in 2026 YTD

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Townsend Fire CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual aid partnership for emergency response. Townsend Fire Company provides assistance during large incidents such as MVC with entrapment as shown in April 2023 incident response.
• Delaware State Fire SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining partnership providing Basic Firefighting Skills certification for cadet members ages 14-17. Seven cadets graduated from the program in April 2023.
• NCCFCA (New Castle County Fire Chiefs Association)minorOthersMonthly meetings for fire chiefs coordination and professional development.
• NCCVFA (New Castle County Volunteer Firefighter's Association)minorOthersMonthly association meetings for volunteer firefighters.
• NCCVLA (New Castle County Volunteer Ladies Auxiliary)minorOthersMonthly auxiliary meetings supporting volunteer fire departments.
• NCCFPA (New Castle County Fire Police Association)minorOthersMonthly association meetings for fire police coordination.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/odessafirede
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/Odessa-DE/Odessa-Fire-Company/44901903732

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments

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