CLINTON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

What CLINTON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT does

Clinton Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. is a Maryland-incorporated nonprofit corporation providing volunteer fire suppression, emergency medical services, and community safety education to Clinton, MD and surrounding Prince George's County communities. The department was established following a 1936 community planning meeting in which local citizens and business owners — including B.K. Miller of BK Miller's Meats & Liquors — organized the department, which became operational by 1938 with approximately fourteen members. Today the department fields approximately 40 active volunteer firefighter/EMTs trained to career-firefighter competency standards, operating an Engine Company, Truck Company, Water Supply Special Unit, and Emergency Medical Services staff. The service area covers Clinton and provides mutual aid to 11 surrounding communities (Camp Springs, Morningside, Silesia, Friendly, Allentown, Oxon Hill, Forestville, Brandywine, Baden, Waldorf, Silver Hill), with the 2026 transition of Prince George's County Fire Department (PGFD) to a 4-inch hose standard prompting equipment rehoming to Eastern Shore partners Grasonville VFD and Denton VFC.

The department operates as a publicly funded nonprofit, dependent on community financial support, tax-deductible contributions, and a small merchandise program. Revenue streams include direct community donations (e.g., $15,050 from the Miller family in March 2026), commemorative coin sales at $13 including shipping, and limited-edition collectible diecast models of the 1976 Kenworth Pierce fire engine at $45 plus shipping (limited to 2,500 serial-numbered units, produced by First Gear Inc. as a fundraiser toward a new Engine 253). E-commerce is processed via PayPal and credit card through clintonvfd.org, designed and hosted by Firehouse Solutions. The organization engages in regional coordination with PGFD, mutual aid partners, and county-level initiatives such as PG County Toys for Tots (supported by the CVFD Ladies Auxiliary).

Governance is exercised through an annually elected officer corps and Board of Directors. The 2026 slate includes President Jerry Spence, Vice President Robb VanVliet, Chief Renaldo Mason (second-year term), Secretary Sally Brown, Treasurer Barbara Padgett (second-year term), and Board members Theresa Kaiser, Lisa Faunce, Bernie Roussillion, and Mark Clagg. Technology and operational assets are conventional fire-service equipment; there is no proprietary technology platform, software product, or AI/ML capability disclosed. The department's primary distribution of service is through direct emergency response (911 dispatch), with secondary outreach via website content, social media (Facebook), fire safety education articles, and a public guestbook.

Name

CLINTON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

Legal name

Clinton Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.

Website

https://clintonvfd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Clinton Volunteer Fire Department is a Maryland nonprofit providing volunteer fire suppression, emergency medical services, and community safety education to Clinton, MD and 11 surrounding Prince George's County communities, funded primarily by community donations and tax-deductible merchandise sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medical Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (922160)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Volunteer fire suppression
• Emergency medical services
• Community emergency response
• Mutual aid firefighting
• Fire safety education

Headquarters

HQ city

Clinton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Public Donations and Tax-Deductible Contributions: Primarily publicly funded nonprofit corporation dependent on community financial support. Receives donations from local businesses and community members to support volunteer operations.
2. Merchandise Sales: Sells commemorative merchandise including Clinton VFD coins ($13) and collectible diecast fire engine models ($45). Used as fundraisers to support department operations and equipment purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Clinton Volunteer Fire Department provides volunteer fire suppression and emergency medical services to the greater Clinton, MD area and mutual aid to 11 surrounding Prince George's County communities. The department fields an Engine Company, Truck Company, Water Supply Special Unit, and EMS staff staffed by approximately 40 active volunteer firefighter/EMTs. It supplements operations through public donations and tax-deductible contributions, as well as merchandise sales (commemorative coins and limited-edition diecast collectibles).

Product overview

The Clinton Volunteer Fire Department operates as a publicly funded nonprofit providing fire suppression and emergency medical services. The department fields an Engine Company, Truck Company, and Water Supply Special Unit, staffed by approximately 40 active volunteer firefighter/EMTs. Additionally, the department sells commemorative merchandise including a 1976 Kenworth Pierce Open Cab diecast collectible model ($45) produced by First Gear Inc as a fundraiser for new Engine 253, and Clinton VFD Commemorative Coins ($13).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Suppression Services Professional fire suppression and emergency response provided by approximately 40 active volunteer firefighter/EMTs trained to career firefighter standards, serving the greater Clinton area and providing mutual aid to 11 surrounding communities.
• Emergency Medical Services Emergency medical care provided by EMS staff as part of the department's emergency response capabilities to the greater Clinton, MD community and surrounding areas.
• Clinton VFD Commemorative Coin Commemorative coin featuring Clinton VFD branding, sold for $13.00 including US shipping as a tax-deductible fundraiser to support volunteer department operations.
• 1976 Kenworth Pierce Open Cab Diecast Collectible Fire Engine Collectible 1/34 scale diecast model of the department's 1976 Kenworth Pierce fire engine, produced by First Gear Inc. Limited to 2,500 units, serial numbered with letter of authenticity in a custom-designed box. Sold for $45 plus $20 shipping as a fundraiser for new Engine 253.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving greater Clinton area with mutual aid to 11 surrounding communities
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Grasonville Volunteer Fire DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 March 2026Eastern Shore partner department that received 1,300 feet of 5-inch Large Diameter Hose (LDH) to fully outfit a piece of apparatus. Equipment rehomed as Clinton VFD transitions to 4-inch hose standard, while 5-inch remains optimal for rural water-shuttle and tanker operations.
• Denton Volunteer Fire CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 March 2026Eastern Shore partner department that received 500 feet of LDH and adapters to bolster their tanker supply setups. Equipment sharing supports regional mutual aid coordination across the Chesapeake Bay area.
• BK Miller's Meats & LiquorscoreOthers · 10 March 2026Long-standing community partner since 1936 when citizens and business owners met to plan the establishment of the volunteer fire department. BK Miller was present at the start, and successive sons and family members have remained consistent supporters for nearly 90 years. Donated $15,050 in March 2026 to support volunteers and operations. Blaise Miller presented the check to CVFD members in front of the Kenworth Titan Support Pumper.
• First Gear IncminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerDiecast collectible manufacturer that produced the 1976 Kenworth Pierce Open Cab Fire Engine replica. Only 2,500 units produced. Firefighters who work with the actual Kenworth Pierce designed the detailed model. Fundraiser to help pay for new Engine 253.
• Prince George's County Fire Department (PGFD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty-level fire department coordinating regional standards. PGFD transitioning to 4-inch hose standard, prompting Clinton VFD to re-home surplus 5-inch LDH equipment to Eastern Shore partners. Clinton provides mutual aid coverage in coordination with county operations.
• PG County Toys for TotsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCounty-wide holiday toy distribution program. CVFD Ladies Auxiliary supports the event by staffing canteen and rehabilitation support unit. CVFD Secretary/Life Member Sally Brown participated as Ladies Auxiliary President.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department: Career countywide fire/EMS agency that coordinates regional standards (e.g., the 4-inch hose transition that prompted CVFD's equipment rehome). Overlaps with CVFD on service territory and operational standards but is the larger public-sector incumbent rather than a volunteer nonprofit.

Direct peers

• Oxon Hill Volunteer Fire Department: Prince George's County, MD volunteer fire department listed as one of CVFD's mutual aid partners. Comparable suburban Maryland volunteer fire/EMS provider with similar apparatus, training, and donation-funded operating model.
• Grasonville Volunteer Fire Department: Queen Anne's County, MD volunteer fire company that received 1,300 feet of 5-inch LDH from CVFD in 2026. Operates the same volunteer fire-suppression-plus-EMS model serving a small Eastern Shore community, making it a directly comparable peer.
• Denton Volunteer Fire Company: Caroline County, MD volunteer fire company that received 500 feet of 5-inch LDH and adapters from CVFD in 2026. Provides fire suppression, EMS, and mutual aid on the Eastern Shore — same mission, funding model, and rural/small-town context as CVFD.
• Camp Springs Volunteer Fire Department: Prince George's County, MD volunteer fire department explicitly listed in CVFD's mutual aid coverage area. Operates the same volunteer fire/EMS model for a suburban Maryland community, making it a directly comparable neighbor peer.
• Morningside Volunteer Fire Department: Prince George's County, MD volunteer fire department within CVFD's mutual aid network. Same volunteer fire-suppression/EMS mission in a small-town Maryland setting.
• Forestville Volunteer Fire Department: Prince George's County, MD volunteer fire department in CVFD's mutual aid network. Suburban Maryland volunteer fire/EMS peer with similar operating scale and funding model.
• Brandywine Volunteer Fire Department: Prince George's County, MD volunteer fire department listed in CVFD's mutual aid coverage area. Operates a directly comparable suburban Maryland volunteer fire/EMS service.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clinton-volunteer-fire-department

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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