named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Events
Hosts pancake breakfasts, chicken BBQs, and other public events to engage the community and raise funds
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Provision of EMT-level emergency medical care and transport in collaboration with Greater Baldwinsville Ambulance Corps
Fire Prevention Education
Community outreach and education on fire safety, prevention, and life safety practices
Fire and Rescue Services
24/7 emergency response to fires, medical incidents, and rescues within the Belgium Cold Springs Fire District
Training Facility Use
Operates a training tower available for use by local and regional emergency response agencies
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 3 activities
- Levies taxes to fund fire protection servicesGenerates revenue through property taxation to support fire protection and emergency services within the Belgium Cold Springs Fire District.
- Operates fire stations and district facilitiesManages two fire stations located at 7920 River Road and 8451 Loop Road in Baldwinsville, NY, and maintains a district office at 8435 Loop Road for administrative functions.
- Provides fire and emergency medical servicesDelivers fire suppression and emergency medical services to the Belgium Cold Springs Fire District through a combination of volunteer and career firefighters and EMTs.
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Regional EMS Coordination and Quality Improvement 1 activity
- Delivers EMS and public safety training to external organizationsProvides EMS, public safety, and security training services to colleges and private companies across New York State.
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Community Space Provision 1 activity
- Manages community facility rentalsOffers a community room for reservation by residents within the fire district for non-emergency use.
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Community CPR and First Aid Training 1 activity
- Offers CPR, AED, and first aid trainingProvides certified CPR, AED, and first aid training to department members and potentially other community members as part of its public safety mission.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Organizes community and fundraising eventsHosts non-emergency community events such as Pancake Breakfast, Chicken BBQ, Annual Fund Drive, and Installation Banquet to engage the public and support operations.
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
- Provides fire prevention and public safety educationOffers fire prevention education, community EMS training, and public outreach programs; participates in community events and distributes fire and life safety information.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Operates training facility for external useMaintains a training facility with a training tower available for use by external parties under specified fees and rules.
- Processes Freedom of Information Law (FoIL) requestsProvides an online form as the sole accepted method for submitting and processing FoIL requests from the public.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$72K
Contributions & grants$4K5%
Program service revenue$1K2%
Investment income$4K5%
Other revenue$44K
expenses
Total expenses$72K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$194K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$191K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +31.7%
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- Baldwinsville Central School District Partner — Collaborated during a community safety event to showcase emergency vehicles and distribute safety information.
- Baldwinsville Central Schools Partner — Collaborated with the Belgium Cold Springs Fire Department to develop and implement a Fire/EMS Training Program.
- Baldwinsville Police Partner — Collaborated during a community safety event to showcase emergency vehicles and distribute safety information.
- Board of Fire Commissioners Government — Elected body responsible for managing the fire district, approving budgets, and providing funding and equipment for the fire department.
- Central Region Fire Districts Association Network — Held all offices and currently serves as Secretary/Treasurer.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook for communication and outreach to the community.
- First Trust Bank Government — Provided a $700.00 Tax Anticipation Note to launch fire district operations.
- Greater Baldwinsville Ambulance Corps (GBAC) Partner — Collaborated during a community safety event to showcase emergency vehicles and distribute safety information.
- Gypsum Express Partner — Collaborated during a community safety event to showcase emergency vehicles and distribute safety information.
- Lysander Public Safety Coalition Coalition — Served as Secretary since its inception in 2001.
- New York State Police Partner — Collaborated during a community safety event to showcase emergency vehicles and distribute safety information.
- Northwest Fire District Partner — Collaborated during a community safety event to showcase emergency vehicles and distribute safety information.
- OCVFA Partner — Collaborated during a community safety event to showcase emergency vehicles and distribute safety information.
- Onondaga County Emergency Management Partner — Collaborated during a community safety event to showcase emergency vehicles and distribute safety information.
- Onondaga County Sheriff's Office Partner — Collaborated during a community safety event to showcase emergency vehicles and distribute safety information.
- Plainville Fire Department Partner — Collaborated during a community safety event to showcase emergency vehicles and distribute safety information.
- Seneca River Fire Department Partner — Collaborated during a community safety event to showcase emergency vehicles and distribute safety information.
- State Association of Fire Districts of New York State Partner — Represented as Regional Director since 2010 and serves on Administrative and Program/Education Committees.
- Town of Lysander Highway Department Partner — Collaborated during a community safety event to showcase emergency vehicles and distribute safety information.
strategies · 4
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.
- Combination Department Modelmethodology: combination_department_modelBy integrating volunteer and career firefighters and EMTs, we deliver more resilient and responsive fire and emergency medical services, because this model leverages both community commitment and professional expertise.
- Community Preparedness Through Trainingmethodology: community-preparedness-through-trainingBy training fire department members, public agencies, and private entities in emergency procedures, we improve overall community preparedness, because widespread competency increases response effectiveness during crises.
- Community-Organized Emergency Responsemethodology: community-organized emergency responseBy establishing a volunteer fire department through grassroots community organizing, we address unmet emergency response needs, because local initiative ensures relevance, ownership, and rapid mobilization.
- Interagency Collaboration for Public Safetymethodology: interagency_collaborationBy collaborating with local emergency and community organizations, we enhance community safety and preparedness, because coordinated systems improve resource sharing, communication, and response efficiency.