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Volunteer firefighters companies

There are 13,624 volunteer fire departments in the United States. Combined, these volunteer fire departments employ 34,831 people, earn more than $4 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $12 billion.
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Job trends for Volunteer fire departments

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
5,679
1-10
 
688
11-25
 
559
26-100
 
491
101 to 1,000
 
17
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of volunteer fire departments

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
6,103
$250k to $1M
 
2,709
$1M to $5M
 
660
$5M to $25M
 
56
$25M to $100M
 
4
$100M+
 
1
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Directory of volunteer fire departments

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1-20 of 13,624

International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC)

IAFC's mission is to provide leadership to career and volunteer chiefs, chief fire officers, company officers and managers of emergency service organizations throughout the international community through vision, information, education, services.
Revenue
$16.2m
Assets
$14.5m
Employees
53
EIN
13-1846552
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mill Creek Fire Company

Mill Creek improves the quality of life of residents and visitors within the Mill Creek Fire District and mutual-aid districts by providing protection of life and property threatened by medical emergencies, fires, accidents and severe weather conditions.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$18.6m
Employees
66
EIN
51-6028916
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Fire Protection Association

The National Fire Protection Association advances fire and electrical safety by developing codes and standards, delivering research, training, education, and supporting risk-reduction policies.
Revenue
$115.2m
Assets
$435.2m
Employees
447
EIN
04-1653090
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Backstoppers

The BackStoppers recognizes the tremendous sacrifices that public servants make every day when they go to work. We understand the burdens placed on surviving spouses and children when tragedies occur.
Revenue
$8.6m
Assets
$74.0m
Employees
7
EIN
43-6032561
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company

Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company provides fire suppression and emergency services to the surrounding areas of Bel Air and Forest Hill, Maryland. The program has received and expended $12,225,611 in donated services.
Revenue
$5.0m
Assets
$41.4m
Employees
36
EIN
52-0544481
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Port Washington Fire Department (PWFD)

The Port Washington Fire Department (PWFD) is a not for profit private corporation providing contractual public safety services to the area known as the Port Washington Fire Protection District.
Revenue
$5.7m
Assets
$5.7m
Employees
37
EIN
11-3048413
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Law Enforcement and Firefighters Childrens Foundation (NLEAFCF)

Supports children of first responders with college scholarships, grants for first responders and COVID-19 relief efforts. Also sponsors toy/book program.
Revenue
$31.5m
Assets
$6.1m
Employees
23
EIN
05-0536854
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Christiana Fire Company

We will provide the highest levels of quality fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical services and public safety education that exceed the expectations of our community.
Revenue
$8.1m
Assets
$11.3m
Employees
93
EIN
51-6029078
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Longwood Fire Company (LFC)

Provide volunteer fire protection and ambulance service for various townships located in Chester County, PA. Longwood Fire Company responds to emergency calls in 30 square miles around Kennett Square, Pa and serves about 35,000 people in the district.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$6.0m
Employees
77
EIN
23-1566823
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation honors fallen heroes, supports their families, enhances educational opportunities, and promotes safety in the fire service.
Revenue
$9.3m
Assets
$13.7m
Employees
33
EIN
52-1832634
IRS type
501(c)(3)

East Farmingdale Volunteer Fire

East Farmingdale Volunteer Fire provides fire protection and rescue services for the Town of Babylon, Suffolk County, NY.
Revenue
$5.9m
Assets
$19.0m
Employees
59
EIN
11-2160243
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Plainview Volunteer Fire Department (PFD)

The Plainview Volunteer Fire Department is committed to protecting the people, property, and environment within our community through our efforts to provide the highest quality of service.
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$39.9m
Employees
42
EIN
11-1797185
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Volunteer Fire Council

National Volunteer Fire Council supports volunteer fire and EMS through training, safety programs, recruitment resources, and federal advocacy that strengthens community emergency response.
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$2.6m
Employees
18
EIN
39-1274172
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Aetna Hose Hook and Ladder Company

Aetna Hose Hook and Ladder Company provides volunteer fire protection and emergency ambulance service to approximately 90,000 residents in a 25 square mile area, located in Newark, DE.
Revenue
$6.9m
Assets
$7.4m
Employees
144
EIN
51-6017164
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Fireworks Standards Laboratory (AFSL)

The American Fireworks Standards Laboratory (AFSL) is an independent, non-profit corporation whose primary purpose is to improve the quality and safety of fireworks distributed or used in the U.S. marketplace.
Revenue
$5.0m
Assets
$6.4m
Employees
3
EIN
63-0999016
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Berwyn Fire Company

Berwyn Fire Company is a non profit (501c3) organization that provides fire suppression, rescue, EMS, and fire prevention services for the people who live, work and travel through 14 square miles of Tredyffrin and Easttown townships.
Revenue
$5.7m
Assets
$6.8m
Employees
43
EIN
23-0406833
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Holloway Terrace Volunteer Fire Company #1

Volunteer fire company in New Castle, DE providing fire protection and emergency medical services to local communities and supporting nearby companies.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$8.2m
Employees
24
EIN
51-6028721
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Port Penn Volunteer Fire

Port Penn Volunteer Fire provides community emergency services and upgrades facilities and equipment with earned income.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$7.9m
Employees
39
EIN
51-0256478
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Goshen Fire Company

Goshen Fire Company delivers exceptional fire, rescue, and emergency services through volunteer and career departments in West Chester.
Revenue
$3.6m
Assets
$10.7m
Employees
0
EIN
23-6435384
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Talleyville Fire Company

The organization provides fire, ambulance and rescue services for 50,000 residents of New Castle County, Delaware.
Revenue
$4.0m
Assets
$4.5m
Employees
83
EIN
51-0098711
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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