Molalla Fire & Rescue

What Molalla Fire & Rescue does

Molalla Rural Fire Protection District #73, operating publicly as Molalla Fire & Rescue (or Molalla Fire District), is an Oregon special service fire district founded in 1924 and headquartered at 320 N. Molalla Avenue, Molalla, Oregon. It provides fire suppression, Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance transport, rescue, wildland fire response, fire prevention inspections, and public safety education to residents and property owners of a 101-square-mile service area in South Clackamas County, Oregon. The organization's primary customer segment is the geographically captive population within its district boundary; a secondary segment comprises three neighboring fire districts (Colton, Clackamas, and a portion of Monitor) that receive ambulance transport under mutual aid arrangements, extending the ambulance service area to approximately 350 square miles. In 2024 the district responded to 3,137 calls for service, of which roughly 80% were medical emergencies.

Service delivery is built around a combination career-and-volunteer staffing model: 14 full-time line personnel, 1 Fire Chief, 1 Office Administrator, and approximately 30 volunteers across three stations (Molalla Main Station 382, Mulino, and Sawtell). The main station maintains a minimum of four career personnel on duty 24/7, with an additional Lieutenant serving as Fire Marshal/Investigator on weekdays and a Recruitment/Retention Coordinator. Apparatus inventory includes three ALS-equipped Braun Northwest ambulances (Medic 382/384/386), multiple Type 1 pumpers with 1,250–1,500 GPM pumps, two Type 6 brush rigs on F550 chassis, a heavy brush unit, three 3,000-gallon water tenders, and a Polaris Ranger-based special rescue vehicle. Technology integrations are limited to public-facing tools: PulsePoint for community CPR alerts, Broadcastify for live dispatch audio, and a third-party ambulance billing platform (emspatient.com).

The business model is that of a tax-funded public agency rather than a commercial enterprise. Primary revenue is a property tax levy of $0.78 per $1,000 of assessed value, supplemented by ambulance transport billing, permit fees (motor fuel dispensing $100, access/water supply $50–$100), and minor programs such as the reflective address sign program. The district does not engage in commercial sales or marketing; outreach is community-based via social media, CPR training partnerships, and local events. Notable operational milestones include the 1987 merger with Molalla Ambulance Service, the 2014 SAFER grant and voter-approved levy/bond that funded six additional firefighter/paramedics and two water tenders, the 2019 seismic upgrades to two stations, and the achievement of an ISO Class 3 rating effective July 1, 2023.

Name

Molalla Fire & Rescue

Legal name

Molalla Rural Fire Protection District #73

Website

https://molallafire.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Molalla Rural Fire Protection District #73 (Molalla Fire & Rescue) is an Oregon special service fire district providing fire suppression, Advanced Life Support ambulance transport, and rescue services to residents of a 101-square-mile area in South Clackamas County, Oregon, with a 350-square-mile ambulance service area covering three neighboring districts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216), Ambulance Services (62191)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Safety Administration (Fire/EMS, Emergency Management) (BPAIACAL)

Keywords

• Fire protection services
• Emergency medical services
• Ambulance transport
• Wildland fire response
• Advanced life support

Headquarters

HQ city

Molalla

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Levy: Primary funding source through tax levy of $0.78 per $1,000 of assessed property value. District is a Special District governed byORS.
2. Ambulance Service Billing: Emergency medical transport services billed to patients and insurance providers. Also serves neighboring districts (Colton, Clackamas, Monitor).
3. Permit and Inspection Fees: Fees for motor fuel dispensing facility plan review ($100 flat), access and water supply applications (Commercial $100, Residential $50, Subdivisions $100), and other permits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Molalla Fire & Rescue (legally Molalla Rural Fire Protection District #73) is an Oregon special service fire district that delivers fire suppression, rescue, and Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance transport to residents, property owners, and neighboring fire districts. Operations are run by a combination of 14 career line staff plus approximately 30 volunteers across three strategically situated fire stations covering 101 square miles of fire district and a 350 square mile ambulance service area.

Product overview

Molalla Fire District is a combination career and volunteer fire protection and emergency medical services agency serving South Clackamas County, Oregon. The organization operates three fire stations (Molalla Main Station, Mulino Station, and Sawtell Station) providing fire suppression, rescue services, Advanced Life Support ambulance transport, and public safety education. The district responds to approximately 3,000+ calls annually and serves an area of approximately 101 square miles with an ambulance service area of 350 square miles. Core services include firefighting, EMS/ambulance transport, CPR training, and various regulatory permit services. The agency is supported by approximately 14 career staff and 30+ volunteers, offering volunteer programs for firefighters, EMS professionals, and support personnel.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Suppression Services Firefighting and structural fire response delivered from three fire stations by career and volunteer personnel, including Type 1 pumpers with 1250-1500 GPM pumps and 750-1000 gallon water tanks.
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) Ambulance Transport Three ALS-equipped ambulances (Medic 382, 384, 386) manufactured by Braun Northwest on Ford and chassis platforms, providing Advanced Life Support transport across approximately 350 square miles including the district and neighboring Colton, Clackamas, and Monitor fire districts.
• CPR and First Aid Training
• Address Sign Program Reflective emergency address signage program ensuring residences are locatable by first responders during emergencies.
• Outdoor Burning Permits Permits for legal outdoor burning within the district in compliance with Oregon DEQ and Oregon Fire Code regulations.
• Motor Fuel Dispensing Facility Application Permit application for motor fuel dispensing facilities including public fueling stations, private facilities, fleet fueling, and mobile dispensing units, with requirements per 2022 Oregon Fire Code.
• Access and Water Supply Application Residential and commercial permit application for fire access requirements and water supply compliance per Oregon Fire Code.
• Mobile Food Truck Inspection Inspection and permitting service for mobile food units requiring compliance with Oregon Fire Code sections on cooking equipment, LP gas systems, hood suppression, and electrical safety.
• Volunteer Firefighter Program Volunteer firefighter program for district residents and out-of-district volunteers responding to fires, motor vehicle accidents, medical emergencies, and hazardous material incidents.
• EMS Volunteer Program Volunteer program for Oregon-licensed EMTs and Paramedics to practice skills on a transporting ALS ambulance, working shifts as second EMT in the ambulance or as BLS partner and driver.
• Wildland Fire Response Wildland fire response utilizing Type 6 Brush Rigs and a Heavy Brush unit with combined structural and wildland response capability for rural and interface areas.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of 3,137 annual calls are medical emergencies requiring ALS response
• +1 more outcomes

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

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PNW First Response Training LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMolalla Fire District contracts with PNW First Response Training LLC (owned by Lieutenant Loren Johnson) to provide CPR, AED, and First Aid training courses to the community. This partnership delivers professional-level training programs including CPR Pro for Professional Rescuers and CPR/AED/Basic First Aid combination courses.
• ADA Ally LLCminorOthersADA Ally LLC conducted website accessibility audit and remediation for Molalla Fire District website, ensuring WCAG 2.1 AA compliance. The audit was performed by an accessibility professional and DHS Section 508 Trusted Tester.
• Life Flight NetworkcoreOthersLife Flight Network provides FireMed emergency medical membership program. Molalla Fire District promotes FireMed membership to district residents, offering ambulance billing coverage for members.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Portland Fire & Rescue: Large metropolitan fire bureau in the same Oregon market providing structural fire, rescue, and ALS ambulance services. Relevant as a broader incumbent reference for capabilities, regulatory posture, and service-tier benchmarks Molalla may aim to align with.
• Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue: One of the largest combination fire and EMS agencies in Oregon, serving Washington County and parts of Clackamas County. Provides the broader regional benchmark Molalla is compared against for ISO ratings, response standards, and ambulance service-tier capabilities.

Direct peers

• Hoodland Fire District #74: Clackamas County special fire district covering the Mt. Hood corridor with a comparable combination career/volunteer model, wildland-urban interface risk profile, and ALS ambulance service. Strong parallel for service-area scale and call-volume profile.
• Colton Fire District: Neighboring Oregon rural fire protection district that contracts with Molalla for ambulance transport. Both serve small South Clackamas County populations with a similar combination of volunteer and paid personnel, and comparable tax-levy funding models.
• Canby Fire District #62: Clackamas County fire protection district with a career-plus-volunteer model, ALS ambulance transport, and similar property-tax-plus-ambulance-billing funding structure. Comparable size and operational scope within the same regional context.
• Clackamas Fire District #1: Adjacent special fire district in Clackamas County that has an existing mutual aid / ambulance coverage agreement with Molalla. Operates a larger combination career-volunteer model with ALS ambulance transport and similar revenue mix of property tax levies and ambulance billing.
• Monitor Fire District: Small Oregon special fire district in the same region that relies on Molalla for ambulance coverage for a portion of its territory. Structurally similar in size, funding mechanism, and service mix.
• Estacada Fire District #69: Clackamas County fire district serving a similar rural-to-suburban population with combination staffing, ALS ambulance transport, and wildland fire response. Closely comparable in scale, fleet composition, and revenue model.
• Aurora Rural Fire Protection District #63: Small Oregon special fire district in the same county, operating a combination career/volunteer model with ALS ambulance response. Functions as a direct operational peer for small-district benchmarking.

Regional players

• Lake Oswego Fire Department: Oregon municipal fire department operating in the Portland metro area with all-career staffing and ALS service. Comparable regional player for agency-design and EMS-service benchmarks, though without the volunteer component.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/MolallaFire
• Facebookfacebook.com/MolallaFire
• Instagraminstagram.com/molallafiredistrict

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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