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How It Works
Prior to the start of billing, we work with you to set up a customized price list to establish rates for your specific equipment and materials.
Department Costs
This is a no-risk venture – you don’t pay unless we recover revenue. The cost to your department is 15% of collected revenue.
Why Bill?
When the citizens and businesses in your district pay premiums to insurance companies that include Fire Department services — capitalize on it.
Fighting To Give Your Local Fire & Rescue Departments The Funding They Need To Keep Your Communities Safe
In today’s market, we’re all struggling whether we are a volunteer or career fire department. Seems like budgets keep getting smaller, while emergency equipment, supplies and day-to-day operating costs go up. Make it less of a struggle, call PA Fire Recovery Service today. Let us help you by recovering costs associated with your everyday emergency calls.
Every year citizens and businesses in your Fire District pay millions in premiums to insurance companies. Start cashing in on the clauses that allow for “Fire Service Recovery” on services rendered and/or materials used with no penalty to the home or business-owner. We make it a simple & hassle-free start-up and are there every step of the way to guide you. Why not recover your funds?
Our success is measured by how much revenue we collect for our departments. Read what other departments are saying about PAFRS. Why not give us a try? What do you have to lose on a non-risk venture?
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Our Story
We are firefighters working to help other firefighters recover the funding their department needs.
Facts
Take a look at the facts surveyed from over 500 other fire departments across the eastern seaboard.
Giving Back
At our core, we want to help our communities and those less fortunate to receive the help they need.
Some Frequently Asked Questions
How Much Does It Cost To Start With PAFRS?
NOTHING!
How Much Does It Cost Per Report Submitted?
There is absolutely no charge until we recover money for your department.
How Much Of A Time Commitment Is Required On Our Part?
Very little time on your part is involved. You already work hard enough on the scene; you shouldn’t have to work hard behind the scenes… Let us do the work for you!
"After trying two other cost recovery services and having unfavorable results then trying cost recovery on our own and realizing it took to much time we decided to look at PAFRS. After meeting with Shawn in June of 2005 and hearing how PAFRS operated I signed the contract that evening. We have consistently had increasing and tremendous results with PAFRS in our cost recovery efforts. While we have not purchased specific equipment with the generated revenue the Fire Company President is continually saying "KEEP THE CHECKS COMING, CHIEF".
With PAFRS online submission the process to generate income you never had is almost EFFORTLESS. All you do is provide the required information online and PAFRS does the rest including notifying you when a check is received and then letting you know at the end of each month that the check is in the mail. I would highly recommend PAFRS as your cost recovery specialist."
With PAFRS online submission the process to generate income you never had is almost EFFORTLESS. All you do is provide the required information online and PAFRS does the rest including notifying you when a check is received and then letting you know at the end of each month that the check is in the mail. I would highly recommend PAFRS as your cost recovery specialist."
"I would like to take this opportunity to provide feedback to PA Fire Recovery Service. Gouldsboro Volunteer Fire Company began using PAFRS about a year ago for Fire Company Billing. We have a separate EMS organization and were not seeing any results from billing through them. Therefore, we decided to go out on our own. To date, I would say our company is pleased with the results we have seen from using PAFRS.
We did not have to change our reporting in any way. The information that was required for the billing process was already information that we were collecting on incidents. All we need to do is fax the information and wait for payment. The process couldn't be simpler and the results are far better than anything we have used in the past. We put all the money generated through billing into our truck fund which is necessary to help pay for a much needed new engine we recently purchased to replace a 1976 engine."
We did not have to change our reporting in any way. The information that was required for the billing process was already information that we were collecting on incidents. All we need to do is fax the information and wait for payment. The process couldn't be simpler and the results are far better than anything we have used in the past. We put all the money generated through billing into our truck fund which is necessary to help pay for a much needed new engine we recently purchased to replace a 1976 engine."
“PAFRS has been great, it’s like getting free money. The process is quick and simple a few minutes to fill out the online report and just await the money. I never have to worry about follow ups or phone calls as they handle everything and send monthly reports on the status of each claim.
One of the biggest complaints I had as chief is recruitment and retention. I hated asking personnel to show up and wash dishes or sell hoagie’s to raise money for equipment/gear. PAFRS has freed us from this, leaving more time where it was needed for training. We use the money to cover materials from each call as well as maintenance on each truck, tools, and gear. I would recommend their service to any department looking to cover operating costs with barely any additional work.”
One of the biggest complaints I had as chief is recruitment and retention. I hated asking personnel to show up and wash dishes or sell hoagie’s to raise money for equipment/gear. PAFRS has freed us from this, leaving more time where it was needed for training. We use the money to cover materials from each call as well as maintenance on each truck, tools, and gear. I would recommend their service to any department looking to cover operating costs with barely any additional work.”
“I’d like to say that your company has been a pleasure to work with. We have worked with other billing companies in the past, and we did not recover as much money compared to using your company. We appreciate your responsiveness when we have questions. Your company also takes the time to notify US when there are questions. That shows that you guys try to go out of your way to get the money in. We also appreciate the Excel spreadsheets (statements) that you prepare or us that show what calls are outstanding and which ones we have been paid for. The money we get back from cost recovery is used in various ways. We buy equipment and pay bills.
We’d like to take this opportunity to thank YOU for all of your hard work on our behalf.”
We’d like to take this opportunity to thank YOU for all of your hard work on our behalf.”
"In March of 2007 the Fuller Hose Company in North East, Pennsylvania changed from another billing agency to P.A. Fire Recovery Systems. Within the first months we have seen a better return in our cost recovery income. Now that our department has been using the P.A.F.R.S for nearly one year, we have seen a 40% increase in our billable insurance recovery income. As strictly an Engine company, the Fuller Hose Co. cannot rely on supplemental income, such as that from EMS, as many other departments in our area do. With recent increases in operational costs and decreases in donations, the use of the P.A.R.F.S has allowed us to maintain a steady income and remain financially viable during difficult times. We, the members of the Fuller Hose Company, highly recommend the P.A.R.F.S to any volunteer fire department who wishes to tap this often overlooked resource."
"Cherrytree Township Volunteer Fire Department's association with PA Fire Recovery Service (PAFRS) has been gratifying so far. They have collected on many more claims then our previous billing service. The methods for submitting claims are easy and straight forward. Currently we are faxing in our claim forms but are aware of the on-line feature.
PAFRS reports on our claims are timely and on time. They email all of our information on the 1st of the month so it is available for our meetings. Checks are usually sent on the 1st of the month also. The moneys generated by their efforts have made it possible to keep ahead of the repairs needed on our 1989 tanker and pay normal bills. As a rural fire department with no tax income, any funds are greatly appreciated."
PAFRS reports on our claims are timely and on time. They email all of our information on the 1st of the month so it is available for our meetings. Checks are usually sent on the 1st of the month also. The moneys generated by their efforts have made it possible to keep ahead of the repairs needed on our 1989 tanker and pay normal bills. As a rural fire department with no tax income, any funds are greatly appreciated."
“The forms both paper and online version are simple to understand and complete. We have only been with the company for a short time but are completely happy. We have already generated a fair amount of money for the amount of time we have been doing this. We plan on using the money to replace equipment and items such as speedy dry, etc. that we use on the calls that before we had to eat the cost of. We also are using it to pay the everyday bills as well as offset the cost of fuel to run the trucks which again in the past we had to eat the cost. We plan on putting some away to purchase new equipment such as rescue tools, scuba’s and other items that were not essential but would be great to have but couldn’t afford before. We are also looking to putting a small amount from each check received into a savings account to collect interest and help in large equipment or apparatus purchases in the future.”
"We would just like to let you know that since our department started using PA Fire Recovery Services, we have gained some money back into our department that we did not know we could get. We only had 12 bills that we collected from last year but it was a help. When our department gets money back we are putting it into our truck payment to help pay off our Tower Ladder.
It is so easy to collect all you do is fill out the information and submit it to PAFRS; they do the rest and send you out a check from the collections. Shawn and the staff are great to work with and any time you have problems or questions just send them an email or call and they get right back to you. They will provide you with the help and/or guidance you need. The thing to remember is the more calls you have or bill for the greater amount of money you will see."
It is so easy to collect all you do is fill out the information and submit it to PAFRS; they do the rest and send you out a check from the collections. Shawn and the staff are great to work with and any time you have problems or questions just send them an email or call and they get right back to you. They will provide you with the help and/or guidance you need. The thing to remember is the more calls you have or bill for the greater amount of money you will see."
“I would like first to start off in saying it has been a great pleasure working with Fire Recovery Service for the few months we have been on board. Your process of getting a PA department signed up for billing is simple and easy and causes no stress compared to other billing companies. Bottom line the process is quick, easy and painless. We have seen more revenue coming into our department since we have made the switch from our previous billing company. Ultimately, when our department has questions or concerns we’re able to call on the phone or simply send an email to your company with the notion of having a speedy response within 24 hours. Keep up the good work because our department is not going anywhere for a very long time.
Thanks for everything you do!!!!!”
Thanks for everything you do!!!!!”
“Our experience has been nothing short of rewarding on all aspects of the service you provide. From the simplicity of the documentation needed to the prompt and relentless pursue of the payment from the insurance agencies on your end. Along with the immediate updates and monthly reports it has really been an enjoyable experience that I don’t see ending anytime in the future. We utilize the monies collected through your service for upkeep and the purchasing of new equipment. This really takes a load off the financial side of the organization, if the equipment makes the money it goes back into the equipment. Finally on behalf of my department I would like to sincerely thank you and your company for the excellent service you provide along with the opportunities it has afforded us.”
"I just wanted to write you a quick note to relate how pleased we at Station 23 are with your services. In the past we have used different collection or recovery services and have had minimal results. In the amount of time that we have been doing business together our recoveries have more than doubled. The extra funds that you have aided us in acquiring have allowed us to upgrade tools and equipment, such as rescue tools and a new rescue truck in 2009. Your service has been prompt, professional and reliable. We would not hesitate to recommend your services to any and all fire companies. Thank you for what you have done and we look forward to a long relationship."
"We have been using your service for over two years now, and we are finding it very useful. The money that is collected from the insurance companies is used for equipment and other supplies for the company. The process of entering the information into the computer and sending it to you is extremely easy, and to know that we might get something back from your service makes it so much more worth it. Being a volunteer company we count on donations and fundraisers to get extra money and with your service it helps us out as well. Myself, and the rest of Pennsburg Fire Company want thank you for your service."
“Perkasie Fire Company No. 1 is pleased with the professional assistance provided by PA Fire Recovery Service. As a rescue service, we have been able to recoup costs for materials used on vehicle extrications from out of district residents. The Department has utilized the money received to replace and upgrade equipment used o time consuming fire incidents. The money received accounts for 15% of our annual operating expenses. I have recommended the recovery services provided by the staff at PA Fire Recovery Services to my mutual-aid Departments.”
“Thank you for giving us this opportunity to comment on our relationship. We have been receiving this additional income for about one and a half years. The relationship we have is very professional in that we only bill for insured coverage amounts we have been able to maintain our standing in the community. We have improved our ability to promptly handle more difficult and remote extrications with the addition of the Power Hawk line of battery operated tools paid for with these funds.”
“I would like to thank you for your time and effort on our billing service. I made an attempt to do our own billing process and it did not do very well. Your billing format is simple and it does not take very long to fill them out. Our collection rate has done well as we know how insurance company’s can handle claims. The money that we do receive helps to replace items that we use on calls and pay for fuel. I have recommended your service to other departments in our area, which once has climbed onboard with your service. Thanks, again for all your help.”
"We are very grateful that your department takes the time to bill for our department. Being a volunteer fire department, and a small one at that, we do not have the call volume of other departments. Additionally, we are not QRS and we don't have an ambulance, but we need to be able to recover money for the calls that we are able to. Our department is extremely pleased with PAFRS. You respond to our needs, take the time to work with us, and provide us with a necessary income."
“The people who work for PA Fire Recovery Service have been great to work with, we always have an open communication with them when it comes to any billing concerns that we have. We get quick responses, monthly statements, and a reliable income that helps us with our everyday operating expenses. We have recommended their company to several of the companies that we work with on fire scenes, and would recommend them to anyone to use.”
“Since we have started with PA Fire Recovery Service we have generated extra revenue that helps us pay everyday bills, and keep our equipment up to date. I have had no bad experiences with PA Fire Recovery Service. All phone calls are returned within a day. All and all PA Fire Recovery Service is a great co. to fill your billing needs.”
"Pa Fire Recovery Service has impressed our department with their hard work on the recovery of payments for us. The extra money helped with the rising costs of fuel and heating. The hard work they put in for our small department shows us the outstanding people who work for their company."
“In our first year of using PA Fire Recovery they recovered over $15,000 for our fire company. With easy online information entry and great follow up service we recommend you start using them today!”
“Customer Service is great, quick response returning calls.”
Let Us Help You So You Can Get Back To Helping Those Who Need It Most
Our success is measured by how much revenue we collect for our departments. Why not give us a try? What do you have to lose on a non-risk venture?
Call our toll-free number or email us through the Contact Us page today!
