named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Events
Hosts events such as Easter egg hunts and open houses to engage with the local community
Emergency Response
Responds to fires, medical emergencies, and rescue calls with volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel
Fire Prevention Education
Provides community education on home fire escape planning, smoke alarm installation, and carbon monoxide safety
Volunteer Recruitment and Training
Recruits and trains volunteer firefighters and EMTs through NYS-certified programs and monthly drills
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 2 activities
- Fire suppression and emergency responseResponds to fire and rescue emergencies, including over 900 alarms since 1934 and 1,197 emergency calls in 2025. Operates multiple rescue and engine units, including engines, heavy and light rescue vehicles, and a ladder truck.
- Volunteer recruitment and training supportConducts recruitment efforts including open houses and supports volunteer development by providing access to firefighting courses from the New York State Fire Academy, Erie County programs, EMT training through AMR EMT Academy, SUNY Erie, and the American Heart Association, as well as FEMA incident management training.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Community events and engagementHosts annual community events in Cheektowaga, NY, including Easter egg hunts and recruitment open houses to engage the public and promote volunteerism.
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Emergency Ambulance & Medical Response 1 activity
- Emergency medical servicesProvides emergency medical services as part of its emergency response operations in the Cleveland Hill community.
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
- Fire prevention and safety educationProvides fire prevention education based on national fire statistics and emphasizes home escape planning and family fire escape drills to reduce fire-related deaths and improve emergency preparedness.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Fundraising events and operations supportConducts fundraising events such as meat raffles and spring raffles to support department operations and uses Zeffy as a platform to ensure 100% of donations go directly to mission support.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$67K
Contributions & grants$43K65%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$12K17%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$67K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$0
Cash—
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Net assets$0
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -15.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- ALYSSA BELL — TRUSTEE
- DENA BUGENHAGEN — TRUSTEE
- MATT ZIELINSKI — TRUSTEE
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- AMR EMT Academy Partner — Provides access to EMT training programs for department members.
- American Heart Association Partner — Provides access to emergency cardiovascular and CPR training.
- Erie County Fire Course Offerings Partner — Partners to deliver local fire and EMT training programs.
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute Partner — Source for online emergency management and incident response training.
- FireCompanies.com Inc Government — Hosts and maintains the Cleveland Hill Fire Department website
- FireCompanies.com Inc Government — Hosts and maintains the Cleveland Hill Fire Department's website.
- FireCompanies.com Inc Government — Hosts and maintains the department's website.
- FireCompanies.com Inc. Government — Hosts and maintains the Cleveland Hill Fire Department website.
- FireCompanies.com Inc. Partner — Hosts and maintains the department's website
- New York State Fire Academy Partner — Collaborates to provide access to state fire training courses.
- Pine Hill Hose Company Partner — Provided fire suppression services for Cleveland Hill prior to the establishment of its own fire district.
- SUNY Erie Partner — Offers EMT training opportunities through academic programs.
- Snyder Fire Company Partner — Provided fire suppression services for Cleveland Hill prior to the establishment of its own fire district.
- Zeffy Partner — Partners with Zeffy to conduct fundraising campaigns.
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.
- Community-Supported Operations Model 464 orgsmethodology: community_supported_fire_servicesBy integrating community fundraising and volunteer mobilization, the department sustains operations, because local financial and human investment creates shared responsibility and long-term resilience in rural fire protection.shared approach: Volunteer-Based Emergency Response →
- Proactive Fire Prevention Through Community Infrastructure 464 orgsmethodology: fire_prevention_and_responseBy installing early warning systems and promoting home safety infrastructure, the department reduces fire-related harm, because timely detection and accessible escape routes significantly increase survival rates during residential fires.shared approach: Volunteer-Based Emergency Response →
- Specialized Apparatus Deployment for Incident Flexibility 464 orgsmethodology: specialized_apparatus_responseBy deploying a diversified fleet of specialized apparatus, the department effectively responds to varied emergency types, because matching equipment capability to incident type improves operational success and responder safety.shared approach: Volunteer-Based Emergency Response →
- Standardized Incident Command for Coordinated Response 464 orgsmethodology: incident_command_systemBy training personnel in federal incident management frameworks, the department ensures effective coordination during emergencies, because standardized protocols improve interoperability, role clarity, and response efficiency under stress.shared approach: Volunteer-Based Emergency Response →
- Volunteer-Based Emergency Response Model 464 orgsmethodology: volunteer_based_emergency_responseBy relying entirely on volunteer personnel, the department delivers fire protection and emergency response services, because community-driven staffing ensures local ownership and sustainable operations in a non-metropolitan setting.shared approach: Volunteer-Based Emergency Response →