named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
EMS Team
Provides emergency medical response with personnel certified as First Responders, EMTs, and Paramedics; equipped to deliver oxygen, AED, airway management, and patient stabilization prior to ambulance arrival.
Fire Prevention & Education
Offers public education on fire safety, open burning regulations, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, and community risk reduction.
Fire Protection Services
Volunteer firefighters respond to structural fires, vehicle accidents, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies using multiple apparatus including squads, tankers, and brush units.
Volunteer Recruitment and Training
Runs an internal training program for firefighters and EMS personnel with weekly drills and access to state and federal certification courses.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 3 activities
- Conducting fire and EMS training programsProvides regular, structured training for volunteers, including weekly fire training sessions led by internal officers and monthly EMS training covering a range of medical topics. Also conducts fire training burning activities in compliance with state regulations to maintain operational readiness.
- Providing fire protection and emergency medical servicesDelivers fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services to the Town of Union and Maine, NY on a volunteer basis, responding to approximately 400 emergencies annually, including structure fires, vehicle accidents, and medical incidents. Services are provided both within its primary district and through mutual aid to neighboring departments.
- Recruiting and supporting volunteersActively recruits volunteers for firefighting, emergency medical services, and auxiliary roles, providing them with protective gear, equipment, and all required training at no cost to ensure a trained and equipped volunteer force.
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Emergency Ambulance & Medical Response 1 activity
- Delivering emergency medical response servicesDeploys EMS personnel and equipment ahead of ambulances to provide rapid medical aid, using an EMS response vehicle equipped with AEDs, oxygen, and airway management tools. The EMS team includes CPR-trained members, First Responders, EMTs, and Paramedics who deliver BLS care and hazardous materials containment during emergencies.
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Emergency Response Vehicle Operations 1 activity
- Operating and maintaining fire stations and apparatusOperates and maintains two fire stations—Station 1 (built in 2006) serving rural/non-hydrant areas and Station 2 (expanded in the 1990s) serving suburban/hydrant districts—including facility upgrades and expansions. Maintains a fleet of specialized vehicles: Squad 53-1 and 53-2 for frontline firefighting, Tanker 53 for water supply, Rescue 53 for technical rescues, Brush 53 for wildland fires, Utility 53 for equipment transport, and Car 53 for command and medical support.
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Mutual Aid Emergency Response 1 activity
- Providing mutual aid to neighboring fire departmentsOffers mutual aid support to surrounding fire departments during emergencies such as house fires, barn fires, motor vehicle accidents, and multiple-structure fires. Documented responses include assistance to Endwell, Newark Valley, Maine, Glen Aubrey, Campville, West Corners, and Endicott fire departments.
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
- Providing public fire safety educationEngages in community outreach by providing public education on fire safety practices, open burning regulations, smoke alarm requirements, and other fire prevention topics through its website and direct dissemination.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$758K
Contributions & grants$2340%
Program service revenue$686K91%
Investment income$59K8%
Other revenue$12K
expenses
Total expenses$471K
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$2.87M
Cash$1.29M
Investments$0
Liabilities$14K
Net assets$2.85M
Liquid reserves32.8 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +4.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 5
- MARCI URDANICK — DIRECTOR AT LARGE
- MARK HENRY — TREASURER
- MARTY SZYMANSKI — PRESIDENT
- PAT DAGLIO — SECRETARY
- RAY SEROWIK — VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Broome County Government — Receives emergency dispatch services through Broome County's 911 Communications Center.
- Broome County Hazmat Team Partner — Union Center Fire Company members serve on the Broome County Hazmat Team, contributing to hazardous materials incident response.
- Broome County Office of Emergency Services Partner — Union Center Fire Company members participate in Broome County Office of Emergency Services, facilitating coordination and shared emergency response capabilities.
- Broome County Wild Land Search & Rescue team Partner — Union Center Fire Company members are involved with the Broome County Wild Land Search & Rescue team, supporting regional search and rescue operations.
- Endicott Fire Department Partner — Provided mutual aid during a multiple-family building fire response.
- Endwell Fire Department Partner — Provided mutual aid during a house fire response.
- Endwell Fire Department Partner — Provided mutual aid during multiple house fire incidents.
- Glen Aubrey Fire Department Partner — Provided mutual aid during a building fire incident.
- Maine Fire Department Partner — Provided mutual aid assistance to Maine Fire Department for a motor vehicle accident.
- Maine Fire Department Partner — Provided mutual aid during a motor vehicle accident response.
- Maine Fire Department Partner — Received assistance from UNION CENTER FIRE COMPANY INC for a motor vehicle accident and car fire.
- NYS Dept. of State's Office of Fire Prevention and Control Government — Provides guidance for fire training activities conducted by Union Center Fire Company.
- New York State DEC Government — Union Center Fire Company members are affiliated with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, supporting emergency response and environmental protection efforts.
- Newark Valley Fire Department Partner — Provided mutual aid during a house fire incident.
- Newark Valley Fire Department Partner — Provided mutual aid during multiple fire responses, including a house fire and a trailer fire.
- Newark Valley Fire Department Partner — Received assistance from UNION CENTER FIRE COMPANY INC for a barn fire.
- PayPal Government — Accepts donations through PayPal for tax-deductible contributions.
- Towns of Union or Maine Government — Collaborates with local town code enforcement officers to provide accurate fire code information to the public.
- West Corners Fire Department Partner — Received assistance from UNION CENTER FIRE COMPANY INC during a motor vehicle accident.
- fireinyou.org Partner — Partner website promoting volunteer firefighting opportunities.
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.
- Barrier-Free Volunteer Participationmethodology: barrier_free_volunteer_participationBy removing financial and experiential barriers—providing full training, equipment, and inclusive recruitment—the organization increases volunteer engagement and ensures a diverse, sustainable emergency response workforce.
- Geographic Service Zoningmethodology: geographic_service_zoningBy aligning station deployment and resource allocation with geographic and infrastructure differences—such as hydrant availability—the organization ensures tailored, efficient emergency coverage for both rural and suburban communities.
- Mutual Aid Response Networkmethodology: mutual_aidBy participating in mutual aid agreements, the organization extends its operational reach and resilience, enabling effective response to large-scale incidents through shared resources and regional coordination.
- Rapid First Responsemethodology: rapid-first-responseBy deploying emergency medical personnel and specialized units ahead of ambulances or standard apparatus, the organization reduces critical response times and improves medical and fire intervention outcomes.
- Volunteer-Based Service Deliverymethodology: volunteer-based_service_deliveryBy relying on trained volunteers rather than paid personnel, the organization sustains emergency response capacity while reducing operational costs and fostering community ownership of public safety services.