named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Brush and Wildland Firefighting
Deploys Polaris 6x6 (342) and Indian tanks with portable pumps and forestry hose to combat brush fires in rural and inaccessible areas.
Community Education
Offers public education on fire safety, disaster preparedness, and emergency response practices to local residents and organizations.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Provides Advanced Life Support (ALS) and emergency transport via three ambulances (331, 332, 333); offers on-scene medical care, patient transport, and rehabilitation support for emergency responders.
Fire Police
Provides traffic control and scene safety at emergencies, assists law enforcement, and supports community events using dedicated vehicles (346, 352, 303).
Low-Angle Rescue
Trained responders use rope systems and Polaris 6x6 vehicle (342) to conduct rescues in steep or remote terrain, including ravines and undeveloped areas.
Medevac Landing Zone Support
Establishes and secures 100’x100’ landing zones for medical evacuation helicopters to ensure timely trauma patient transport.
Structure Fire Response
Operates pumpers and tankers to suppress structural fires; establishes water supply via hydrants or tanker relays from natural sources.
Water Rescue Team
Specialized unit trained in swift water, ice, and boat rescue operations; utilizes airboat 343 and support vehicle 344 for command and equipment transport.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Emergency Response Vehicle Operations 2 activities
- Conducts emergency response training and personnel developmentTrains personnel in fire service duties, including rope rescue, swift water and ice rescue, vehicle extrication, and hazardous materials response. The department maintains readiness through standardized procedures and mutual aid compatibility.
- Manages fire department infrastructure and operationsManages day-to-day operations including maintenance of fire stations, grounds, and apparatus. The department has constructed and operated multiple fire stations since its founding, including Station 1 (1949), a second station at Gaskill Corners (1977), and a third station on Route 38 following a 2016 district expansion.
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
- Provides community education and fire safety outreachDelivers fire safety education programs to schools, supports community awareness of new legislation, and provides public education as part of its mission. These efforts include traffic control at community events and promoting emergency preparedness.
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Emergency Ambulance & Medical Response 1 activity
- Provides fire, rescue, and emergency medical servicesResponds to emergencies including structure fires, brush fires, motor vehicle accidents, hazardous material incidents, and medical emergencies. The department provides EMS as the primary type of call, operates three ambulances across two stations, and utilizes Medevac helicopters when necessary. Services are delivered to approximately 7,100 residents across a 45-square-mile district.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$245K
Contributions & grants$203K83%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1K1%
Other revenue$40K
expenses
Total expenses$210K
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.36M
Cash$238K
Investments$0
Liabilities$637K
Net assets$722K
Liquid reserves13.6 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +1.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 3
- Joel Shelton — Vice President
- Lee Dunham — Chief
- Robert Williams — President
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- American Legion Partner — Provided an ambulance that was later purchased by the department for emergency medical services
- EJ Funder — Provided a $100 donation toward the formation of the fire department in the 1940s
- IBM Funder — Provided a $100 donation toward the formation of the fire department in the 1940s
- Medevac Partner — Collaborates with Medevac services to facilitate helicopter transport of trauma patients.
- NYSEG Partner — Coordinates with NYSEG for utility shutdown or repair during downed wires incidents.
- Tioga County Board Fire Commissioners Government — Developed the standardized vehicle numbering convention used by Campville Fire Department.
- Tioga County Fire Coordinator Government — Coordinates emergency response agencies across Tioga County, including Campville Fire Department.
- Tioga County HazMat Team Partner — Collaborates with Tioga County HazMat Team by establishing decontamination corridors during hazardous material incidents.
- Tioga County Sheriff’s Department Government — Serves as the single dispatching agency for emergency responses in the county, including Campville.
- Town of Owego Government — Employs Advanced Life Support providers and EMTs that supplement the department's EMS capabilities.
- Town of Owego Fire District Government — Contracts with Campville Fire Department to provide emergency services.
- local community organization Partner — Collaborates with local community organizations to provide traffic control support.
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.
- County-Wide Mutual Aid Systemmethodology: county_wide_mutual_aid_systemBy participating in a county-coordinated mutual aid and centralized dispatch system, the department ensures rapid emergency response because shared resources and unified coordination improve coverage and response times across jurisdictions.
- Integrated Emergency Response Modelmethodology: integrated_emergency_responseBy combining fire suppression, technical rescue, emergency medical services, and community education into a single coordinated system, the department enhances public safety because integrated capabilities allow faster, more adaptable responses and reduce duplication of resources.
- Preventive Community Educationmethodology: community-educationBy delivering community education on fire and emergency safety, the department improves public safety and community well-being because informed individuals are more likely to prevent emergencies and respond appropriately when they occur.