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LORRAINE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY INC
Lorraine, NY · EIN 161601628 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE M24 · Public Safety & Disaster Relief · Micro (<$100K) · lorrainefire.org
revenue
$82K
expenses
$59K
net assets
$1.4M
employees
0
volunteers
20
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

Volunteer Fire Department

profile · synthesized from sources

Lorraine Volunteer Fire Company Inc. is a volunteer fire department providing fire protection and emergency medical first-responder services to the rural towns of Lorraine and Worth in Jefferson County, New York. Established in 1962, the company responds to approximately 140 calls annually across an 82-square-mile area. It operates with 23 active volunteer firefighters, six of whom are certified as EMTs.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

EMS First Responder Service
Provides emergency medical first-responder services with six firefighter/EMTs available to assist at medical emergencies until ambulance services arrive.
Fire Protection Services
Provides fire suppression and fire prevention services to the towns of Lorraine and Worth, responding to an average of 140 calls per year including structure fires, vehicle accidents, and outdoor fires.
Rescue Operations
Conducts technical rescues including snowmobile and ATV accidents, using specialized equipment and UTVs for trail access.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Emergency Response Vehicle Operations 3 activities
    • Fire apparatus and equipment operations
      Operates and maintains multiple fire apparatus, including tanker/pumpers with 1500 GPM and 1000 GPM pumps, a rescue vehicle equipped with EMS and rescue tools, and UTVs with fire suppression and EMS transport capabilities, to support emergency response in rural and trail-accessible areas.
    • Fire police and scene safety operations
      Operates a fire police unit responsible for traffic control and scene safety during emergency operations to ensure responder and public safety.
    • Hydrant maintenance and operations
      Performs maintenance and operational checks on dry hydrants at multiple locations, including shoveling out hydrants and conducting drafting operations to ensure water supply readiness.
  • Volunteer Fire Department Services 2 activities
    • Fire suppression and emergency response services
      Provides fire protection and emergency medical services (EMS) first response across 82 square miles in the Townships of Lorraine and Worth, responding to an average of approximately 140 emergency calls per year, including structure fires, motor vehicle accidents, carbon monoxide alarms, and outdoor fires.
    • Firefighter and emergency response training
      Conducts regular training exercises for firefighters, including pump operations, hose-line deployment, drafting, master stream operations, and bail out drills, to maintain operational readiness.
  • Emergency Ambulance & Medical Response 1 activity
    • Emergency medical services (EMS) and rescue operations
      Maintains a team of personnel trained as both firefighters and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) to provide EMS care during medical emergencies and rescue incidents, including patient immobilization, transport, and use of AEDs and air packs.
  • Law Enforcement Support Programs 1 activity
    • Support to law enforcement and interagency operations
      Provides UTV and personnel support to law enforcement agencies during operations, such as assisting the New York State Police in field operations.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Distribution of 911 reflective address signs
      Improves emergency response identification by distributing reflective 911 address signs to residents in the service area.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$82K
Contributions & grants$10K12%
Program service revenue$60K72%
Investment income$7K9%
Other revenue$6K
expenses
Total expenses$59K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.49M
Cash$138K
Investments$0
Liabilities$57K
Net assets$1.43M
Liquid reserves28.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +0.4%
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • Adams Fire Department Partner — Acquired multiple apparatus including a 1934 Chevrolet/Sanford Pumper and a 1952 Chevrolet Pumper; later returned the 1934 pumper for restoration and parade use.
  • Belleville FD Partner — Participated alongside Belleville Fire Department in a parade event.
  • Black River Fire Department Partner — Acquired a 1943 Ford/Sanford Pumper from this department.
  • Chester Fire & Rescue Partner — Sold a 1996 GMC/Almonte 2000 Gallon Tanker to this department in July 2019.
  • Friendship Fire Company Partner — Acquired a 1990 Ford/EVI Rescue Truck from this organization in 1999.
  • Jefferson County Mutual Aid Plan Network — Member organization providing and receiving mutual aid assistance with neighboring fire departments across Jefferson County.
  • Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Partner — Responds alongside Lorraine Volunteer Fire Company at emergency scenes, particularly traffic accidents.
  • New York State Police Partner — Collaborates with Lorraine Volunteer Fire Company to respond to incidents, including joint operations involving UTV support.
  • Scriba Fire Department Partner — Acquired a 1962 Chevrolet/Ward Lafrance Pumper from this department in 1979.
  • South Jefferson Rescue Squad Partner — Jointly responds with Lorraine Volunteer Fire Company to medical and traffic incidents in shared service areas.
  • Tabernacle Rescue Squad Partner — Sold a 1990 Ford/EVI Rescue Truck to this organization on September 10, 2011 for use as a rehab vehicle.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

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  • Cross-Trained Multi-Role Emergency Teams
    methodology: multi-role emergency response
    By training personnel in multiple roles—including firefighting, EMS, and fire police—the organization ensures comprehensive emergency coverage and operational flexibility, improving response effectiveness because individuals can adapt to dynamic incident needs.
  • Mutual Aid Network Integration
    methodology: mutual_aid_partnership
    By participating in the Jefferson County Mutual Aid plan, the organization expands its operational reach and resource pool, enhancing emergency response capacity because shared systems allow faster, coordinated assistance across jurisdictions during large-scale incidents.
  • Specialized Access for Off-Road Rescue
    methodology: off-road-rescue-access
    By deploying a tracked UTV with EMS transport capability, the organization extends emergency access to off-road and trail environments where standard vehicles cannot operate, increasing survival chances because timely medical intervention becomes possible in otherwise unreachable areas.
  • Volunteer-Based Community Emergency Response
    methodology: community_volunteer_model
    By relying on a fully volunteer staffing model, the organization enables community-based emergency services that reduce costs and strengthen local engagement, fostering ownership and responsiveness in fire suppression and medical emergencies because community members are directly invested in outcomes.