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Borodino Fire Department Inc
Skaneateles, NY · EIN 161089443 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE M24 · Public Safety & Disaster Relief · Micro (<$100K) · borodinofire.com
revenue
$84K
expenses
$27K
net assets
$397K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

To provide fire protection

profile · synthesized from sources

Borodino Volunteer Fire Department Inc is a rural fire and emergency services agency serving the town of Spafford, New York. It provides fire suppression, emergency medical response, and water rescue services across 17.5 square miles, including shoreline communities on Otisco and Skaneateles Lakes. The department operates with volunteer firefighters and EMTs, responding to approximately 160 calls annually, 70% of which are medical emergencies.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Warming Center
Operates emergency warming centers during power outages, providing shelter, hot meals, showers, charging stations, and support services.
Emergency Medical Response
Provides EMS and AED services as part of daily emergency operations; medical emergencies account for approximately 70% of annual calls.
Fire Cadet Program
Youth program offering hands-on learning in fire and emergency services, promoting leadership, personal growth, and community engagement for young people.
Fire Suppression & Mutual Aid
Responds to structure fires, motor vehicle accidents, and wildfires using tanker and pumper trucks; provides mutual aid to neighboring fire districts.
Water Rescue
Specialized cold-water rescue operations on Otisco and Skaneateles Lakes, conducted by trained personnel equipped for year-round emergencies.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Volunteer Fire Department Services 2 activities
    • Emergency Fire and Medical Response Services
      Provides 24/7 emergency response including fire suppression, emergency medical care, and motor vehicle accident response across 17.5 square miles in the town of Spafford and adjoining districts, responding to approximately 160 emergency calls annually. Emergency medical response accounts for about 70% of calls, with fire suppression and motor vehicle accidents making up the remaining 30%.
    • Water and Wildland Fire Rescue Services
      Provides year-round water rescue services on Otisco and Skaneateles Lakes with specially trained personnel and deploys fire-resistant forestry gear for wildfire response in wooded areas, fields, and farmland within the district.
  • Emergency Response Vehicle Operations 2 activities
    • Mutual Aid and Regional Emergency Support
      Provides mutual aid support to neighboring fire districts upon request, including fire suppression, water rescue, and tanker assistance using specialized apparatus such as a 2,500-gallon tanker with a 1,500 gpm pump and custom-built rescue vehicles equipped for diverse terrain and incident types.
    • Specialized Rescue and Emergency Apparatus Operations
      Operates a fleet of specialized vehicles including a 4x4 rescue vehicle for remote EMS and water rescue, a rescue pumper with 1,000 gallons of water and foam capacity, a 2,500-gallon tanker, and a 4x4 mini-pumper with a 1,250 gpm pump for use in wooded and remote areas. Vehicles are equipped with AMKUS "Jaws of Life" tools and supported by an in-house cascade system for rapid SCBA air tank refills.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Community Events and Public Engagement
      Hosts and participates in recurring community events including annual pancake breakfasts on the fourth Sunday of June, July, and August; holiday events with Santa visits and gift distribution; family-friendly Halloween events; patriotic parades; Field Days; and Push-Ball competitions to foster community involvement and support.
  • Youth Firefighter Training Programs 1 activity
    • Youth Fire Cadet Program
      Offers a fire cadet program that provides youth with age-appropriate, hands-on learning in fire and emergency services, emphasizing personal growth, leadership development, and positive social interactions.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Community Emergency Support and Disaster Relief
      Operated an emergency warming center and food service facility during a January 2024 power outage, providing warmth, charging stations, showers, meals, and companionship for over 100 people in Onondaga County.
    • Seasonal Food Service Programs
      Operates the Borodino Grill during winter months, providing made-to-order breakfasts in January and February, and hosts pancake breakfasts during summer months as part of ongoing community engagement and fundraising efforts.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$84K
Contributions & grants$32K38%
Program service revenue$5K6%
Investment income$10K12%
Other revenue$801
expenses
Total expenses$27K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$397K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$397K
4 years on record · 2022–2025 · YoY revenue +27.5%
relationships · 9

Who they work with

  • Kenworth Government — Provides chassis for Tanker TA-1.
  • NYSEG Partner — Coordinated with Borodino Fire Department during the January 2024 power outage to restore power and support community needs.
  • National Grid Partner — Worked with Borodino Fire Department during the January 2024 power outage to support utility restoration and community safety.
  • Onondaga County Emergency Management Partner — Collaborated with Borodino Fire Department during the January 2024 power outage to support community safety and needs.
  • Pierce Government — Supplies custom-built fire apparatus including Rescue Pumper RP-1 and Engine 3.
  • RG&E Partner — Collaborated with Borodino Fire Department during the January 2024 power outage response.
  • Red Cross Partner — Partnered with Borodino Fire Department to provide emergency support during the January 2024 power outage.
  • Spafford Fire Department Partner — Originally part of a shared fire district; operated jointly under the Spafford Fire District until separation in 1954.
  • neighboring fire districts Partner — Provides mutual aid to neighboring fire districts upon request.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Community-Integrated Emergency Response
    methodology: community-based_volunteerism
    By engaging community members across generations and skill levels in emergency response and support roles, we strengthen operational capacity and community resilience because inclusive participation builds trust, broadens volunteer capacity, and ensures culturally informed responsiveness.
  • Operational Readiness Through Rapid Replenishment
    methodology: rapid_replenishment_readiness
    By immediately refilling SCBA tanks after use, we ensure sustained emergency response capability during prolonged incidents because maintaining equipment readiness reduces downtime and enhances firefighter safety.
  • Youth Leadership Through Emergency Services Training
    methodology: leadership-through-emergency-services-training
    By involving youth in structured, hands-on emergency services training, we develop future leaders and strengthen department sustainability because experiential learning fosters personal growth, responsibility, and long-term community engagement.