Kentland Volunteer Fire Dept

What Kentland Volunteer Fire Dept does

Kentland Volunteer Fire Department is an independent, private nonprofit fire and emergency services organization headquartered at 7701 Landover Road, Landover, Maryland, in Prince George's County minutes from Washington D.C. Founded on February 3, 1951 by ten neighbors and incorporated on July 11, 1951, the department has provided volunteer fire suppression, rescue, vehicle extrication, search, and emergency medical response services to county residents and critical federal facilities near the nation's capital for 75 years. Designated as Company 33 within the Prince George's County Fire and Rescue Association since 1953, the department is one of the busiest 100% volunteer fire companies in the world, responding to approximately 5,000 runs, 80+ working fires, and 13,000+ apparatus responses per year, and has maintained 100% volunteer staffing 24/7/365 continuously since 1995.

The department's core operating technology is a five-vehicle fleet of specialized apparatus: Engine 331 (2008 Seagrave Commander II), Engine 332 (2019 Pierce Enforcer), Rescue Engine 33 (2016 Pierce Arrow XT with 1,500 GPM pump and 500-gallon tank), Tower Ladder 33 (2011 Seagrave Aerialscope), and Mini-Pumper 33 (2014 Dodge Ram 5500 rapid response unit). Crew sizes range from 2 to 6 personnel per apparatus. The department also uses custom forcible-entry and ventilation tools — the Lund Bar, Vulcan Hook, and Lincoln Bar — adapted from designs originating at FDNY Rescue Company 2. Station facilities include three double bays, two single bays, 17 single-person rooms (capacity for 25 live-in members), two kitchens, a TV room, and four bathrooms. Membership is recruited via community outreach and a ride-along program, with a 3-4 month application pipeline and a live-in program open to in-state and out-of-state candidates.

Kentland's operating model is that of a community-supported nonprofit with no paid staff. Revenue is derived from community donations (accepted via PayPal), proceeds from Prince George's County's Ad-Valorem Fire Tax distributed through county and association channels, and direct municipal support (e.g., documented donations from the Town of Landover Hills). Services are provided at no charge to residents; apparatus and training are funded through donations. The department is governed by elected officers (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer) and operational chiefs (Fire Chief William Patelis, Deputy Fire Chief Daniel Webster, Assistant Fire Chief David Schoolnick), with a rotating Chief Acting Pool and designated officers for engine, truck, rescue, and training functions. Distribution is via the Prince George's County 911 dispatch system, with a Broadcastify live audio feed.

Name

Kentland Volunteer Fire Dept

Legal name

Kentland Volunteer Fire Department

Website

https://kentland33.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Kentland Volunteer Fire Department is a 100% volunteer nonprofit fire and rescue organization in Landover, Maryland, serving Prince George's County and critical federal facilities near Washington D.C. Founded in 1951, it operates a five-vehicle fleet and responds to roughly 5,000 runs annually.

Ownership category

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Product category

Fire and Rescue Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216), Fire Protection (922160)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Management & Disaster Response (EOC, Civil Defense) (BPAIAGAE), Community Safety Administration (Fire/EMS, Emergency Management) (BPAIACAL)

Keywords

• Volunteer fire services
• Emergency response services
• Fire suppression operations
• Rescue and extrication
• Emergency medical services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hanover

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Community Donations: The department relies on generous donations from the community to purchase equipment and provide essential training. Donations are accepted via PayPal.
2. Government/County Support: Receives support through Prince George's County Fire and Rescue Association membership and county fire protection services contracts

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kentland Volunteer Fire Department provides 24/7 volunteer fire suppression, emergency rescue, vehicle extrication, and emergency medical response services for Prince George's County, Maryland and critical federal facilities near Washington, D.C. The department operates a fleet of five specialized fire apparatus and supports an active volunteer membership program with live-in opportunities at the firehouse.

Product overview

Kentland Volunteer Fire Department is a 100% volunteer emergency services organization serving Prince George's County near Washington D.C. The department operates a fleet of five specialized fire apparatus vehicles: Engine 331 (2008 Seagrave Commander II), Engine 332 (2019 Pierce Enforcer), Rescue Engine 33 (2016 Pierce Arrow XT), Tower Ladder 33 (2011 Seagrave Aerialscope), and Mini-Pumper 33 (2014 Dodge Ram 5500). The department provides firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical response services, responding to approximately 5,000 runs annually with 80+ working fires per year. The department offers membership programs including live-in opportunities with housing provided at the firehouse and ride-along programs for prospective volunteers.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Firefighting Services Emergency fire suppression and extinguishment services for residential, commercial, and industrial properties in Prince George's County, Maryland, responding to 80+ working fires per year.
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Response Emergency medical response capabilities including rescue operations and medical assistance as part of the fire department's emergency response operations across Prince George's County.
• Live-In Membership Program Volunteer membership program offering free housing at the firehouse (17 single-person rooms for up to 25 live-in members) in exchange for staffing coverage, available to both in-state and out-of-state members.
• Ride-Along Program Introduction program allowing prospective members to experience fire department operations before committing to full membership.
• Vehicle Extrication and Rescue Services Specialized rescue services including vehicle extrication, high-rise operations, and search company operations using dedicated rescue apparatus and specialized tools.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,128 runs in 2025 with 87 fires extinguished and 519 box alarms responded to
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FESCO / Laake FamilycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008FESCO, founded by Walter Laake in 1953, supplied Kentland with 12 consecutive Seagrave apparatus from 1953 to 1989. In 2008 when Kentland returned to Seagrave apparatus, Pete Laake Sr. was instrumental in helping order Engine 331, the Seagrave Commander II that still serves the Landover area today.
• Berwyn Heights VFDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipated in Kentland's 2-day Truck Company Skills seminar on December 6-7th as part of ongoing internal training program
• Hyattsville VFDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipated in Kentland's 2-day Truck Company Skills seminar on December 6-7th as part of ongoing internal training program
• Prince George's County Fire and Rescue AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKentland hosted the monthly Prince George's County Fire and Rescue Association meeting at the firehouse. Kentland has been a member since 1953 when it joined as Company 33.
• Town of Landover HillsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTown Manager Rommel Pazmino, council members, and residents of Landover Hills have provided continued support and generous donations to Kentland VFD
• Rice TireminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided tire replacement service for Truck 33 to get it back on the road quickly during a winter storm
• Prince George's County Department of General Services (pgfdamd)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssisted in getting Truck 33 back on the road quickly with tire replacement during emergency

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Prince George's County Fire and EMS Department: Career fire and EMS department that is the county's primary fire-protection provider and Kentland's principal contracting counterpart. Provides the dispatch infrastructure and funding pathway through which Kentland responds to calls.

Regional players

• Allentown Road Volunteer Fire Department (Company 32): Fellow founding member of the Prince George's County Fireman's Association alongside Kentland (Company 33) in 1953. Operates as a comparable volunteer fire company serving an adjacent area in the same county with similar funding model and dispatch integration.
• Hyattsville Volunteer Fire Department: Prince George's County volunteer fire company that participates alongside Kentland in joint Truck Company Skills training. Comparable 100% volunteer model, county association member, and direct competitor for volunteers and run assignments.
• Laurel Volunteer Fire Department: Prince George's County-area volunteer fire department operating within the same county funding and dispatch system. Comparable volunteer-driven structure with overlapping apparatus and run-volume profile.
• Berwyn Heights Volunteer Fire Department: Neighboring volunteer fire company in Prince George's County that participates in Kentland's training programs. Operates a similar all-volunteer model serving an adjacent geographic area and competes for the same county volunteer pool and dispatch allocations.
• Chillum-Adelphi Volunteer Fire Department (Company 34): Another founding member of the Prince George's County Fireman's Association alongside Kentland. Peers in scale, volunteer structure, county funding, and dispatch coverage within the same county system.
• College Park Volunteer Fire Department: Prince George's County volunteer fire company with a comparable all-volunteer operating model and shared county association membership. Competes with Kentland for volunteers and run volume in the same dispatch system.
• Bowie Volunteer Fire Department: Larger volunteer fire department also operating in Prince George's County under the same county funding and dispatch framework. Comparable volunteer model and apparatus scale make it a relevant operational peer for Kentland.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kentland33
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC50eBjiMem6d3af6Htwo9Og
• Facebookfacebook.com/Kentland33
• Instagraminstagram.com/kentland33
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kentland-volunteer-fire-department-inc-

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

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