clayton volunteer fire dept

What clayton volunteer fire dept does

The Clayton Volunteer Fire Department is a 501(c)4 non-profit volunteer fire service based in Clayton, New York, founded in 1886 and serving the Thousand Islands region along the St. Lawrence River. In January 2023, it merged with the Depauville Volunteer Fire Department to form the unified Town of Clayton Fire Department, now operating from two stations with a combined roster of roughly 100 firefighters, of whom approximately 74 are active members. The organization provides fire suppression, rescue, and emergency response services to the Town of Clayton fire district, with particular specialization in maritime response through its fireboat and airboat assets, as well as high-rise and large-structure capability via a 100-foot aerial platform acquired in 2011.

Its core "product" is emergency response capacity delivered through a volunteer-staffed fleet including pumpers, tankers, the aerial platform, fireboats, an airboat, and thermal imaging equipment, supplemented by a digital community sign used for public communications. There is no commercial technology platform; the technical stack is conventional emergency-services apparatus and station infrastructure.

The business model is non-commercial: the department is funded by community donations, fundraising events, auxiliary memberships, branded apparel sales, and mutual-aid arrangements, rather than by fees charged to customers. There are no disclosed financial figures, no contract revenue, and no paid customer relationships; support flows from the local population and the broader regional emergency-services network.

Name

clayton volunteer fire dept

Legal name

Clayton Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.

Website

https://claytonfiredepartment.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1886

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Clayton Volunteer Fire Department is a 501(c)4 volunteer fire service founded in 1886 in Clayton, NY, providing fire, rescue, and maritime emergency response to the Town of Clayton through two stations and roughly 100 volunteer firefighters following its 2023 merger with Depauville V.F.D.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Fire and Rescue Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216), Fire Protection (922160), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Emergency fire response
• Volunteer rescue services
• Community fire protection
• EMS first response
• Fire suppression services

Headquarters

HQ city

Clayton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Monetary Donations: As a 501(c)4 non-profit organization (Federal Tax ID # 23-7389134), the department accepts monetary donations via check. Donors can specify General Donations or Fire Boat Specific Fund.
2. Fundraising Events: Chicken Barbecues, Clam Bakes, and other community events to raise funds for annual expenses including station wear, uniforms, bereavement committee, installation banquet, historical records retention, Christmas activities, fire prevention programs, insurance, training equipment, scholarship program, and social media/website maintenance.
3. Apparel Sales: T-shirt, Hoodie, Hat, and other apparel sales through online shop. Proceeds go toward station wear for active members.
4. Auxiliary Membership: Adult membership (18+) with $5 application fee, meetings held second Tuesday of each month at Clayton station.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Clayton Volunteer Fire Department is a volunteer-based emergency services organization that provides fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical first response to residents and visitors of the Clayton, New York community. The department operates with trained volunteer firefighters and responds to fires, accidents, hazardous incidents, and medical emergencies, relying on community donations, fundraising, and auxiliary support.

Product overview

The Clayton Volunteer Fire Department (operating as Town of Clayton Fire Department since 2023 merger) provides fire and rescue services through a multi-company structure including Arrowhead Engine Company (Engines 1 and 2), St. Lawrence Maritime Company (Fire Boats Last Chance, Slim Chance, and airboat sNo Chance), Frontenac Hook & Ladder Rescue Company (rescue and ladder apparatus), and Calumet Drill Company. The department operates from two stations serving approximately 74 active members and maintains a fleet of 7 vehicles and 3 boats. Core services include fire suppression, maritime/water rescue, emergency medical response coordination, and community fire prevention education programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 660 calls responded to between January 2019 and December 2021
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Town of Clayton Fire DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment taxing entity that provides and houses all fire apparatus and related equipment. Provides operational oversight and funding for the volunteer department. The department joined forces with Depauville V.F.D. in 2023 under this district.
• Thousand Islands Emergency Rescue Service (TIERS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmbulance service provider located at 885 Graves Street. Provides emergency medical services coordination with the fire department at the same location.
• Depauville Fire DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCombined with Clayton V.F.D. in January 2023 to form the Town of Clayton Fire Department, now operationally managed by the Town of Clayton Fire District. Operates Station 2 in Depauville.
• New York State PoliceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated at 43341 State Route 12, Alexandria Bay, NY. Coordinates with fire department on emergency response and joint training exercises.
• US Coast GuardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaritime coordination for water rescue operations and emergency response on the St. Lawrence River and Thousand Islands region.
• Jefferson County Sheriff's DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinates on emergency response operations and participated in SADD drill exercises at Thousand Islands High School.
• Firemen's Association of NYminorOthersState firemen's association providing resources, training support, and networking for volunteer fire departments.
• NYS Office of Fire Prevention & ControlminorOthersNew York State agency providing fire prevention resources, training standards, and regulatory guidance.
• Utica National Insurance Co.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operations Course) training for Clayton and neighboring departments at Clayton Fire Hall.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Depauville Fire Department: Pre-merger partner organization that combined with Clayton V.F.D. in January 2023 to form the Town of Clayton Fire Department. Operates Station 2 in Depauville, NY. Direct peer given shared apparatus, mutual aid history, and now identical operational structure.
• Town of Clayton Fire District: Government taxing entity that provides and houses all fire apparatus and equipment for Clayton V.F.D. Operational and governance peer given its direct oversight of the volunteer department's capital assets and budget.
• Cape Vincent Fire Department: Neighboring Jefferson County volunteer fire department listed as a mutual aid partner. Directly comparable rural NY volunteer FD serving the St. Lawrence River region with overlapping mutual aid responsibilities.
• Dexter Fire Department: Neighboring volunteer fire department named as a mutual aid partner. Directly comparable volunteer FD serving adjacent Northern NY communities with similar apparatus, recruitment, and funding model.
• Chaumont Fire Department: Neighboring Jefferson County volunteer fire department in the mutual aid network. Comparable rural NY volunteer FD operating under the same regional emergency response framework.
• Fishers Landing Fire Department: Neighboring Thousand Islands volunteer fire department in the mutual aid network. Directly comparable rural NY volunteer FD with overlapping maritime/water rescue response responsibilities in the same region.

Regional players

• Thousand Islands Emergency Rescue Service (TIERS): Ambulance service provider co-located at 885 Graves Street, Clayton, NY that coordinates emergency medical response with the fire department. Regional peer providing complementary EMS in the same Thousand Islands service area.

Others

• Firemen's Association of the State of New York (FASNY): State firemen's association that provides training, resources, and networking support to New York volunteer fire departments including Clayton. Industry association peer relevant for benchmarking and shared advocacy on volunteer FD policy.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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