briaroaks fire department

What briaroaks fire department does

Briaroaks Fire Department (Briaroaks Volunteer Fire Department) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit volunteer fire department formed in 1971 and incorporated in Texas in 1976, providing structural and wild-land firefighting, technical rescue, and Basic and Advanced Life Support (ALS) emergency medical services to approximately 10,000 residents across more than 30 square miles of mostly unincorporated northern Johnson County, Texas. The department operates from two stations — Station 1 at 515 Ward Lane, Burleson (built in 1978 for ~$20,000 in donated labor and materials) and Station 2 at 8232 County Road 528 (opened February 17, 2012, partially funded by a competitive federal FEMA station construction grant) — with a fleet of three Class A fire engines, two brush trucks, two squad/rescue vehicles, one command vehicle, and a HazMat/air-support trailer. The 28 volunteer members are 95% certified firefighters and 100% certified Emergency Medical personnel, making Briaroaks one of only a few departments in Johnson County (and the only all-volunteer department) providing Advanced Life Support.

The department's revenue model is primarily dependent on the Johnson County Emergency Services District (ESD), which funds fuel, utilities, equipment maintenance, and personal protective equipment, with supplementary income from charitable bingo operations in Cleburne, Texas, tax-deductible donations, and a fire-station meeting-room rental program. All emergency services are provided free of charge to residents; ancillary services such as station rentals are priced on a tiered hourly basis ($100–$500), and full equipment outfitting for one firefighter costs $11,050. The department qualifies for an ISO Public Protection Class rating of 3 (on a 1-10 scale), an exceptional rating for a volunteer department that lowers homeowner insurance premiums in the district. Distribution is exclusively through 911 dispatch to the two service stations (divided by I-35W), with adjacent mutual-aid agreements extending coverage to neighboring Johnson County jurisdictions. There is no private equity, no fundraising events beyond community donations and bingo, no M&A activity, and no proprietary technology platform.

Name

briaroaks fire department

Legal name

Briaroaks Volunteer Fire Department

Website

https://briaroaksfire.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Briaroaks Fire Department is a 501(c)(3) volunteer fire department providing structural and wild-land firefighting, technical rescue, and Advanced Life Support EMS to approximately 10,000 residents across 30+ square miles of northern Johnson County, Texas, funded primarily by the Johnson County ESD.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire and Emergency Medical Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216), Fire Protection (922160)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Volunteer firefighting
• Emergency medical services
• Advanced life support
• Technical rescue
• Fire safety education

Headquarters

HQ city

Burleson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Emergency Services District Funding: Primary funding from Johnson County Emergency Services District (ESD) which provides operational budget for fuel, electricity, phone, equipment maintenance, and personal protective equipment.
2. Charitable Bingo Operations: Operates a charitable bingo facility in Cleburne, Texas as a fundraising mechanism.
3. Donations and Fundraising: Accepts tax-deductible donations as a 501(c)(3) organization. Holds numerous fundraisers throughout the year including brick sales. Donations help equip volunteer firefighters with necessary gear.
4. Station Facility Rentals: Generates revenue through rental of fire station meeting facilities to community groups for events such as family gatherings, seminars, and social meetings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Briaroaks Fire Department is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) fire and EMS department providing structural and wild-land fire suppression, Advanced Life Support medical first response, and technical/HAZMAT rescue services to approximately 10,000 residents across 30+ square miles of northern Johnson County, Texas. Operations are delivered from two fire stations covering districts east and west of I-35W, complemented by community safety programs (smoke detector distribution, blood pressure checks, medication disposal) and rental of station meeting facilities.

Product overview

BriarOaks Fire Department operates as a volunteer fire department providing integrated fire protection and emergency medical services to approximately 10,000 residents across 30+ square miles of northern Johnson County, Texas. The department offers a unified suite of public safety services centered on its core firefighting and EMS capabilities (including Advanced Life Support), complemented by community outreach programs including fire safety education, smoke detector distribution, blood pressure checks, and medication disposal. Additional services include fire station rental facilities, incident report requests, donation programs, and volunteer firefighter recruitment. The department operates from two stations (Station 173 and Station 273) with a fleet of fire engines, brush trucks, squad/EMS vehicles, and specialized equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Protection Services Structural and wild-land firefighting services for the Briaroaks Fire District covering approximately 10,000 residents across 30+ square miles of northern Johnson County, Texas. Delivered via 911 dispatch from two stations with 3 Class A fire engines, 2 brush trucks, squad/rescue vehicles, and a command vehicle.
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Medical first response with Basic and Advanced Life Support (ALS) capabilities, including paramedic-level care. Provided at no charge to district residents via 911 dispatch. The department is the only all-volunteer department in Johnson County providing ALS.
• Technical Rescue Services Specialized rescue operations including hazardous materials (HAZMAT) incidents, vehicle accidents, and other technical rescues. Supported by a dedicated HazMat/Air Support trailer, squad rescue vehicles, and member HazMat training.
• Fire Station Rental Program Rental of fire station meeting room facilities at Station 173 (515 Ward Lane, 900 sq ft, capacity 50 with projector, big screen TV, sound system, kitchen) and Station 273 (8232 CR 528, 300 sq ft, capacity 20 with big screen TV). Tiered pricing from $100 to $500.
• Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment Program Structured recruitment program for volunteer firefighters (Johnson/Tarrant County residents age 21+) with no experience necessary. All training and equipment provided at no cost; applications accepted four times yearly (February, May, August, November). Funnel: pre-qualification form, Physical Assessment Test, panel interview, background check (Intellicorp), drug screen.
• Tax-Deductible Donation Program Tax-deductible donation program supporting a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations fund firefighter protective gear ($11,050 to fully outfit one firefighter), equipment, training, and operations. Donors receive a thank-you letter with deduction information; brick sales are a recurring fundraiser.
• Free Smoke Detector Program Distribution of free smoke detectors to residents who cannot afford them, plus assistance with battery replacement for existing detectors. Available at both fire stations.
• Free Blood Pressure Checks Walk-in blood pressure screening available at both fire stations without appointment during station hours.
• Medication Disposal Program Secure mailer envelopes for prescription medication disposal available at the front entrance of each fire station at no charge.

Quantifiable outcome

• ISO Public Protection Class rating of 3 on scale of 1-10 - exceptional for volunteer department
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Johnson County Emergency Services DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary funding source for department operations. Provides operating budget covering fuel costs, electric and phone costs, equipment maintenance, personal protective equipment, and other basic operational expenses.
• Texas State Firemen's and Fire Marshal's AssociationcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides Introductory Firefighter certification through the state association. Department provides this training to new recruits at no cost as part of initial fire training.
• Texas Department of State Health ServicescoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides Emergency Care Attendant (ECA) certification through state health services department. Required for firefighter applicants within 6 months of joining; department provides this training at no cost.
• National Volunteer Fire CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreated Family Guide for volunteer firefighters to help families understand the commitment to public service. Provided as resource for prospective volunteers and their families considering joining the department.
• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)minorOthersReferral partner for child safety seat installation and inspection. Department does not offer this service but directs residents to NHTSA's 1-866-SEAT-CHECK line and seatcheck.org.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• National Volunteer Fire Council: National advocacy and resource organization for volunteer fire/EMS services. Briaroaks is a partner/affiliate organization receiving recruitment and family-support materials. Industry-level peer rather than direct operational peer.
• TEEX (Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service): State-level training provider delivering fire extension and certification programs at no cost to Texas firefighters. Briaroaks is an active consumer of TEEX training; relevant as an ecosystem partner and capability multiplier rather than a competitor.
• Texas State Firemen's and Fire Marshal's Association: Texas state firefighter/marshal membership association providing Introductory Firefighter certification. Listed as a core training partner for Briaroaks; ecosystem peer that shapes statewide certification standards.

Direct peers

• Crowley Fire Department: Fire department serving the City of Crowley in Tarrant County, immediately adjacent to Briaroaks' recruitment area. Same response mission with similar suburban/rural interface; potential overlap in volunteer recruitment catchment.
• Alvarado Fire Department: Fire department serving Alvarado in Johnson County, Texas. Same regional fire/EMS service category with mutual-aid ties and similar community-protection remit.
• Keene Volunteer Fire Department: Volunteer fire department serving Keene, Texas in Johnson County. Closest small-volunteer FD peer in the same county with a comparable service-area model.
• Mansfield Fire Rescue: Larger combined fire/EMS service in Tarrant County near Briaroaks' western service edge. Comparable ALS-capable fire-based EMS model, though operated as a career department at significantly larger scale.
• Cleburne Fire Department: Career fire department for the City of Cleburne in Johnson County. Provides overlapping fire and EMS response, mutual aid, and is geographically proximate — Briaroaks also operates a charitable bingo facility in Cleburne.
• Joshua Fire Department: Volunteer fire department serving the City of Joshua in Johnson County, Texas. Same all-volunteer model, similar Johnson County service environment, and a direct peer in the mutual-aid network.
• Burleson Fire Department: Career municipal fire department serving the City of Burleson adjacent to Briaroaks' service area. Comparable fire/EMS mission and overlapping response territory, with Briaroaks providing automatic/mutual aid; key difference is career vs. volunteer staffing model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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