brookfield fire department

What brookfield fire department does

Brookfield Volunteer Fire Company, Inc., operating as the Brookfield Fire Department, is a non-profit 501(c)(3) volunteer fire and emergency medical services organization incorporated in Connecticut in 1936 (founded 1934) that serves the Town of Brookfield. It delivers fire suppression, technical rescue, fire prevention, and Advanced Life Support (ALS) emergency medical services to approximately 17,600 residents across 19.8 square miles, operating from a 20,000 square-foot, 14-bay headquarters at 92 Pocono Road and a secondary Center Station at 6 Obtuse Hill Road housing EMS. The organization is staffed by 72 uniformed Fire and EMS volunteers and a medical staff of 22 paramedics and EMTs who maintain an average of 120 training hours per member annually and respond to roughly 1,600 EMS calls per year using three ALS ambulances, two paramedic fly cars, and a fleet of engines, tankers, rescue, and brush apparatus.

The company has no proprietary technology platform; service delivery relies on standard firefighting and EMS apparatus, Connecticut DPH-regulated ambulance licensing, and third-party billing through Shared Response Health Systems. Revenue is generated through three streams: (1) EMS billing/revenue recapture for ambulance transport, with rates set annually by Connecticut DPH and collection outsourced to Shared Response Health Systems; (2) donations accepted via an online store (brookfieldfirestore.com) to fund equipment and operations; and (3) fee-based training courses including Firefighter I & II ($2,200), HazMat ($400), EMT ($1,250), and Incident Safety Officer classes. The Town of Brookfield provides land, issued 20-year bonds for the 1991 headquarters construction, and remains the implicit anchor funder, with EMS billing framed as a mechanism to reduce taxpayer burden rather than fully replace it.

The go-to-market is community-led: recruitment runs through local outreach, family referrals, and generational involvement, with the roster including second, third, and fourth generation members. Distribution channels are 911 emergency dispatch within Brookfield, on-call EMS standby for hired events, and apparatus displays at community events. Key partnerships include Shared Response Health Systems (billing), the Town of Brookfield (municipal/land partner), mutual-aid agreements with Hawleyville and Stony Hill Fire Departments, and Connecticut DPH (regulatory/licensing). The company is governed by an elected President and Executive Board, with Fire Chief Derek Broadmeyer (as of 2024) leading operational leadership.

Name

brookfield fire department

Legal name

Brookfield Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.

Website

https://brookfieldfire.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1934

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire and Emergency Medical Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216), Ambulance Services (62191)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Volunteer fire services
• Emergency medical services
• Fire suppression response
• Firefighter training programs
• ALS ambulance transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Brookfield

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, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. EMS Billing and Revenue Recapture: Brookfield Volunteer Fire Company participates in revenue recapture through billing for EMS ambulance transport services. They are licensed by Connecticut DPH to provide ambulance transport services. Billing is handled by third-party Shared Response Health Systems. This reduces tax support required from taxpayers.
2. Donations: The organization accepts donations through their online store at brookfieldfirestore.com for fund drives and general support.
3. Training Course Fees: Revenue generated from EMS and Firefighter training classes including Firefighter I & II certification courses ($2,200 full combo), HazMat courses ($400), and EMT classes ($1,250).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Brookfield Volunteer Fire Company provides 24/7 fire suppression, technical rescue, fire prevention, and Advanced Life Support (ALS) emergency medical transport to the Town of Brookfield, Connecticut. The organization operates two stations with 72 uniformed Fire and EMS volunteers and 22 paramedics/EMTs, supported by a fleet of engines, tankers, ambulances, and fly cars. It also runs certified training courses (Firefighter I & II, HazMat, EMT, Incident Safety Officer), fire prevention education visits, and EMS standby services for community events.

Product overview

Brookfield Volunteer Fire Company (BVFC) provides a comprehensive suite of emergency services to the Town of Brookfield, Connecticut. The organization operates as a non-profit combining volunteer and paid personnel across two core divisions: Firefighting Services (including fire suppression, technical rescue, and fire prevention) and Emergency Medical Services (ALS ambulance transport with 3 ambulances and 2 fly cars). Supporting these core services are community training programs offering Firefighter I & II certification, EMT classes, and specialized safety training; fire prevention educational visits; and well-equipped apparatus fleets for both fire and EMS operations. The organization was founded in 1934 and serves approximately 17,600 residents across 19.8 square miles, responding to approximately 1,600 calls annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Firefighting and Technical Rescue Services Fire suppression, technical rescue, and fire prevention services protecting residents and property in the Town of Brookfield, delivered by 72 uniformed volunteer firefighters using a fleet of engines, tankers, tower, rescue, and brush apparatus.
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) Emergency Medical Services 24/7 ALS ambulance transport and emergency medical care staffed by 22 paramedics and EMTs using three ALS ambulances and two Paramedic fly cars, licensed by the Connecticut Department of Public Health.
• Firefighter I & II Certification Training Course Full-combo Firefighter I & II + HazMat certification course priced at $2,200, designed for aspiring firefighters seeking state-recognized certification, including live burns and ICS training.
• EMT Certification Course EMT class priced at $1,250 that prepares students for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) exam and includes all required course materials and equipment.
• HazMat Awareness and Operations Course HazMat Awareness and Operations certification course priced at $400 for individuals needing hazardous materials response training.
• Fire Prevention and Community Education Services Fire safety visits for businesses, schools, and daycares featuring apparatus tours, educational lectures, and Q&A sessions to promote community fire prevention.
• On-Call EMS Standby for Events Hireable EMS standby services for community events such as sports games and public gatherings, coordinated through the [email protected] contact channel.
• Fire Apparatus Display for Community Events Fire company apparatus displays available for community fire safety and touch-a-truck events, scheduled through designated department contacts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Grew from 38 EMS calls in 1957 to approximately 1,600 calls annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Shared Response Health SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party billing services provider handling EMS billing and collections for Brookfield EMS. Located at 195 CT-80, Killingworth, CT 06419. Processes insurance claims on behalf of patients and manages billing inquiries.
• Hawleyville Fire DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual aid partner providing assistance during large incidents. Assisted BVFC with brush fire on High Ridge Road.
• Stony Hill Fire DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual aid partner providing assistance during large incidents. Assisted BVFC with brush fire on High Ridge Road.
• Town of BrookfieldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government partner providing land at 92 Pocono Road for headquarters firehouse. Town issued 20-year bonds for construction costs. Primary service area holder for EMS and fire services.
• Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH)coreOthersState licensing authority for ambulance transport services. Sets annual EMS billing rates through Office of Emergency Medical Services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hawleyville Fire Department: Adjacent CT volunteer fire department explicitly named as a mutual aid partner in the Brookfield dataset, providing direct assistance on incidents such as the High Ridge Road brush fire — operates the same volunteer model serving a neighboring community.
• Stony Hill Fire Department: Adjacent CT volunteer fire department listed as a mutual aid partner, providing comparable volunteer-based fire and EMS response in a neighboring community within the greater Brookfield region.
• Bethel Volunteer Fire Department: Volunteer fire department serving Bethel, CT — adjacent town operating a comparable community-led volunteer fire/EMS model and serving as a near-direct comparable for budget, recruitment, and service-area economics.
• Newtown Hook & Ladder Company No. 1: Volunteer fire company serving adjacent Newtown, CT — comparable historical volunteer model with similar mix of suppression and EMS response, and overlapping mutual aid geography in the same Connecticut region.
• New Fairfield Volunteer Fire Department: Volunteer fire department in New Fairfield, CT — adjacent lake-community suburb with similar size and demographic profile, providing a near-direct comparison for service volume and funding model.

Broad incumbents

• Danbury Fire Department: Larger municipal fire department serving Danbury, CT — adjacent city of ~85,000 residents and the historically larger service provider before BVFC's founding; represents a scaled-up version of the same mission operating under a paid-professional model rather than volunteer.
• American Medical Response (AMR): Largest U.S. private EMS provider — comparable in delivering ambulance transport and 911 medical response, including in Connecticut, but operates as a commercial multi-state operator rather than a single-community volunteer model.
• Falck USA: Major U.S. private EMS provider — comparable in operating ALS ambulance services and contracted 911 response, but as a national/international commercial operator rather than a community volunteer fire company.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BrookfieldFD
• Instagraminstagram.com/brookfieldfire

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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