Bryan's Road Volunteer Fire Department And Rescue Squad, Inc.

Name

Bryan's Road Volunteer Fire Department And Rescue Squad, Inc.

Legal name

Bryans Road Volunteer Fire Department And Rescue Squad, Inc.

Website

https://brvfd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216), Ambulance Services (62191)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Operations & Dispatch (HLAJAGAC)

Keywords

• Volunteer fire services
• Emergency medical services
• Technical rescue operations
• Community hall rentals
• Fire suppression services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bryans Road

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. County Fire Tax Funding: Funding derived from one percent of the annual Charles County fire tax, administered by the Charles County Commissioners and entrusted to an investment firm. Supports the LOSAP (Length of Service Award Program) retirement benefits.
2. Hall Rental Revenue: The department rents out its 50x50 hall (seating 185) for weddings, receptions, anniversaries, retirements, corporate functions, parties, and community events. Rental includes tables, chairs, pre-lit Fica trees, PA system, and optional kitchen use.
3. Donations: Community donations accepted via a dedicated donation link (tinyurl.com/nmjzytkr) to support the volunteer fire department's operations and equipment.
4. Maryland State Firemen's Association (MSFA) Programs: Benefits include LOSAP retirement program, scholarships, tuition reimbursement, and Wills for Heroes program administered through MSFA for qualified volunteer members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Bryans Road Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad provides 24/7 volunteer fire suppression, Basic Life Support (BLS) emergency medical services, and technical rescue operations to the Bryans Road area of Charles County, Maryland. The department operates a fleet of nine emergency apparatus including engines, aerial truck, tanker, brush units, and ambulances, and also rents its 50x50 community hall (seating 185) for weddings, corporate functions, and community events as a fundraising mechanism.

Product overview

Bryan's Road Volunteer Fire Department And Rescue Squad, Inc. is a volunteer emergency services organization offering fire suppression, emergency medical services (BLS), rescue operations, and community venue rental. The department operates a fleet of nine emergency response apparatus vehicles including fire engines, tanker, aerial truck, brush units, ambulance, and utility vehicles. The organization also provides hall rental services for community events through its dedicated event venue. The emergency services are the core offerings while hall rentals serve as a community benefit and fundraising mechanism.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Suppression Services Volunteer firefighting and fire suppression services for the Bryans Road area, including structure fires, brush/wildland fires, and mutual aid to surrounding Charles County fire companies. Provided free to community residents via 911 dispatch.
• Emergency Medical Services (BLS) Basic Life Support (BLS) emergency medical services including ambulance transport for medical emergencies, AED-equipped response, and pre-hospital patient care using Stryker Power-Pro stretchers and GPS-enabled Toughbook computers.
• Technical Rescue Operations Technical rescue services including vehicle extrication, search and rescue, and specialized rescue operations using Hurst hydraulic spreaders, cutters, rams, air bags, and Res-Q-Jack stabilization systems.
• Hall Rental Service A 50x50 community hall with seating for 185, available for weddings, receptions, anniversaries, retirements, corporate functions, and community events. Includes tables, chairs, pre-lit Fica trees, PA system, balcony, and optional kitchen access for an additional fee.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,372 fire calls and 2,044 EMS calls handled in 2023
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Bright First Emergency Service (BFES)minorOthers · 1 January 2021BRVFD sold its old Ambulance A119 to Bright First Emergency Service in April 2021. BFES is based out of Buea, Cameroon, Africa, and handles 911 calls as well as interfacility transports. This sale helped establish emergency care services in an area that previously had no established service to transport patients to hospitals.
• Charles County Fire/EMS Mutual Aid CompaniescoreOthers · 1 January 1962BRVFD maintains mutual aid agreements with 16+ fire and EMS companies across Charles County, Maryland, including LaPlata, Nanjemoy, Potomac Heights, Bel Alton, Newburg, Waldorf, Indian Head, Hughesville, Benedict, Pisgah, Dentsville, Cobb Island, Charles County Rescue, Charles County Dive Rescue, Charles County EMS, and Ironsides Rescue Squad. Unit 11 historically responded throughout the county providing breathing and lighting equipment support.
• Fort Myer Fire DepartmentminorOthersListed as a fire service link under 'Other Fire Service Links' on the department's website, indicating a cooperative relationship.
• University of MarylandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn February 1963, a basic firefighting course was started with 16 members sponsored by the University of Maryland to prepare members for fire protection and suppression duties.
• Charles County CommissionerscoreOthersAdminister the LOSAP (Length of Service Award Program) for Charles County volunteers, providing retirement benefits, disability benefits, reduced benefits, survivor benefits, and death benefits. Funding is derived from one percent of the annual county fire tax. The program started in 1973 to encourage participation in the Charles County Volunteer system.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Nanjemoy Volunteer Fire Department: Volunteer fire and EMS provider in Nanjemoy, Charles County, Maryland, listed among BRVFD's mutual aid partners. Comparable rural-suburban volunteer fire/EMS model in the same county.
• Newburg Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad: Volunteer fire and EMS organization in Newburg, Charles County, Maryland, and mutual aid partner of BRVFD. Directly comparable in scale, volunteer structure, and service offering.
• La Plata Volunteer Fire Department: Volunteer fire and EMS organization in La Plata, Charles County, Maryland, and a listed mutual aid partner of BRVFD. Operates a similar volunteer-based model providing fire suppression, EMS, and rescue services within the same county system.
• Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department: Volunteer fire and EMS department in Hughesville, Charles County, Maryland, listed as a mutual aid partner of BRVFD. Directly comparable as a volunteer combination fire/EMS organization in the same county system.
• Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department: Charles County volunteer fire and EMS company and mutual aid partner of BRVFD. Closely comparable in operating model, geographic setting, and service mix.
• Bel Alton Volunteer Fire Department: Volunteer fire and EMS provider in the Bel Alton area of Charles County, Maryland, and mutual aid partner of BRVFD. Operates a near-identical volunteer combination fire/EMS model.
• Indian Head Volunteer Fire Department: Volunteer fire and EMS department in Indian Head, Charles County, Maryland, identified as a mutual aid partner of BRVFD. Provides directly comparable volunteer fire suppression and EMS services in the same county.
• Cobb Island Volunteer Fire Department: Volunteer fire and EMS department in Cobb Island, Charles County, Maryland, listed as a mutual aid partner of BRVFD. Comparable volunteer combination fire/EMS model serving a small Charles County community.

Broad incumbents

• Charles County Department of Emergency Services: County-level public safety and EMS oversight authority that coordinates the broader Charles County volunteer fire/EMS system in which BRVFD operates. Provides funding and program administration (LOSAP) and is a structurally important counterpart rather than a direct competitor.

Others

• National Volunteer Fire Council: National membership organization supporting volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue organizations across the U.S. Provides training, legislative advocacy, and resources relevant to volunteer departments like BRVFD.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/brvfdrs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bryans-road-volunteer-fire

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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