named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Fire Safety Education
Distributes educational materials on smoke alarms, home fire escape planning, battery safety, and wildland fire safety
First Responder Youth Camp
Five-day immersive camp for youth to learn firefighting and emergency response skills from local firefighters and EMS personnel
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 1 activity
- Fire suppression and emergency medical servicesProvides fire protection, emergency medical services, and emergency response to the Van Etten area and surrounding communities.
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Fire Service History Preservation 1 activity
- Historic fire apparatus restoration and ceremonial participationRestored a historic chemical cart by refurbishing all components, including metal, wood, and finish work, and participated in a traditional fire department "push-in" ceremony to mark its return to service.
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
- Public fire and home safety educationProvides downloadable fire safety materials, including guidance on smoke alarm testing, home fire escape planning, lithium-ion battery safety, electric vehicle charging safety, and wildland fire safety for at-risk communities.
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Youth Firefighter Training Programs 1 activity
- Youth emergency response training campOperates a First Responder Youth Camp where young participants learn emergency response skills from local firefighters and EMS personnel, with scheduled programming in July 2026.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Wildfire risk assessment and community planning toolProvides an online dashboard that shows potential exposure to wildfire hazards for structures in the wildland-urban interface at the county and community level, enabling targeted risk reduction planning and outreach.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$194K
Contributions & grants$10K5%
Program service revenue$165K85%
Investment income$1K1%
Other revenue$18K
expenses
Total expenses$214K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$100
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$482K
Cash$93K
Investments$0
Liabilities$45K
Net assets$437K
Liquid reserves5.2 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +3.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 8
- COLLEEN BEACH — PRESIDENT
- DEANNA EASTWOOD — TREASURER
- GEORGE HEEMAN — TRUSTEE
- GEORGE NELSON — TRUSTEE
- JENNIFER GOODWIN — VICE PRESIDENT
- JOYCE KETURI — TRUSTEE
- LINDA LANNING — SECRETARY
- ROBERT EASTWOOD SR — TRUSTEE
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- EMS experts Partner — EMS experts provide instruction and mentorship at the First Responder Youth Camp.
- Erin V.F.D. Partner — Collaborates with or participates in joint events alongside Erin Volunteer Fire Department.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to share public safety information and engage with the community.
- Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram to disseminate fire and rescue safety content and connect with the public.
- Odessa Fire Department Partner — Collaborates with or participates in joint events alongside the Odessa Fire Department.
- Van Etten Fire Department Partner — Former fire department whose responsibilities were transitioned to Community Fire & Rescue.
- Ward Apparatus Partner — Partnered with Ward Apparatus for the restoration of a historic chemical cart.
- local firefighters Partner — Local firefighters provide instruction and mentorship at the First Responder Youth Camp.
strategies · 5
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.
- Data-Driven Community Risk Reductionmethodology: data-driven risk awarenessBy providing accessible wildfire exposure data, we enable communities to reduce risk and become fire-adapted because awareness of localized threats motivates proactive mitigation behaviors and targeted outreach.
- Early Fire Detection Through Prevention Educationmethodology: early_detection_preventionBy promoting the installation and maintenance of smoke alarms, we enable early fire detection and reduce fire-related harm because functional alarms significantly increase escape time and survival rates during residential fires.
- Integrated Emergency Responsemethodology: integrated_emergency_responseBy combining fire suppression and emergency medical services into a single response system, we improve emergency outcomes and resource efficiency because co-deployed services can address both medical and fire-related incidents with greater speed and coordination.
- Resource Consolidation for Expanded Coveragemethodology: resource_consolidationBy integrating local fire departments and consolidating fire protection resources, we expand emergency coverage and improve community safety because centralized coordination enhances operational reach and reduces service gaps in underserved areas.
- Youth Pipeline Development for Public Safetymethodology: workforce_pipelineBy investing in youth development programs, we build a future pipeline of trained public safety professionals because early engagement fosters career interest, community investment, and long-term workforce sustainability.