named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Warming Station
Opened firehall as a warming station during extreme winter weather events, such as the December 2022 blizzard, to shelter stranded individuals
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Operates an ambulance and paramedic fly car to deliver advanced EMT-paramedic care 24/7; the only department in the region providing this level of service
Fire Protection and Suppression
Provides fire response services using multiple engine companies and modern apparatus, including two 2016 Seagrave engines and a 1997 ladder tower
Rescue Operations
Conducts vehicle extrication, haz-mat response, and surface ice rescue using a heavy rescue unit and specialized training
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 2 activities
- Conduct training and operational readiness programsExecutes an annual training and work detail program comprising 180 sessions and 3,208 man hours focused on fire suppression, rescue operations, haz-mat response, vehicle extrication, and equipment maintenance to ensure operational readiness.
- Provide fire protection, rescue, and emergency medical servicesDelivers fire suppression, rescue operations, and advanced EMT-Paramedic emergency medical care 24/7 to approximately 24,000 residents in East Amherst and parts of the Towns of Clarence and Newstead, NY. Services include response to structural fires, vehicle extrications, hazardous materials incidents, and medical emergencies.
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Emergency Response Vehicle Operations 2 activities
- Operate and maintain fire stations and emergency apparatusManages two fire stations, including Station 1 in East Amherst and Station 2 at 635 Ayer Rd., Williamsville, established in 1971 to improve coverage. Operates multiple engines (2016 Seagrave Maraduer II), chief vehicles (three 2020 Ford Expeditions in take-home capacity), and support vehicles to ensure fleet readiness and rapid deployment.
- Operate specialized rescue teams and capabilitiesMaintains a Surface Ice Rescue Team and operates specialized apparatus including heavy rescue vehicles, platform tower trucks, and utility vehicles to support technical rescue operations. Provides enhanced response for ice rescues, high-angle rescues, and other complex emergency scenarios.
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Emergency Ambulance & Medical Response 1 activity
- Deliver emergency ambulance and paramedic fly-car servicesOperates a dedicated ambulance (2013 Mercedes Sprinter) and a paramedic fly car (2019 Ford Explorer Interceptor) to provide advanced life support transport and rapid medical response. The fly car is used in a take-home capacity to reduce response times.
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
- Provide community safety resources and public educationOffers fire safety information and educational resources accessible through its website to promote public awareness and prevention. Engages in community outreach to enhance resident preparedness.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Support emergency sheltering during extreme weather eventsOperated as a warming station during a blizzard, rescuing individuals from stranded vehicles and sheltering approximately 60 people at the firehall to ensure their safety during severe winter conditions.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.31M
Contributions & grants$63K5%
Program service revenue$1.20M91%
Investment income$32K2%
Other revenue$22K
expenses
Total expenses$1.20M
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$13K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$4.99M
Cash$765K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.08M
Net assets$3.91M
Liquid reserves7.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -2.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory Skibitsky | Treasurer | 8 | $12K |
board members · 5
- Dan Howaniec — Board Member
- John Moulin — Board Member
- Laura Stratton — Board Member
- Scott Buczkowski — Board Member
- Scott Wehrlin — Board Chairman
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Clarence Fire Department Partner — Refers non-residents to the Clarence Fire Department website for membership information.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook as a platform to connect with the community and share updates.
- Ladies Auxiliary Partner — Partner organization that purchased the department's first ambulance in 1953.
- Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital Partner — Located within the fire district and served by the department for emergency response.
- National Gypsum Company Government — Lessor of the one-acre property at 635 Ayer Rd., leased to the Transit Fire Company Inc. for ninety-nine years starting January 5, 1971.
- Venmo Partner — Accepts donations through Venmo as a payment platform.
- YouTube Partner — Uses YouTube as a platform to share content and engage with the public.
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.
- Adaptive Service Expansion in Response to Community Growthmethodology: adaptive_service_expansionBy upgrading equipment and expanding infrastructure in response to urbanization and population growth, the department ensures service effectiveness and coverage adequacy, because evolving community needs require scalable emergency preparedness.
- Take-Home Vehicle Deployment for Rapid Responsemethodology: take_home_vehicle_deploymentBy equipping key personnel with take-home vehicles (fly cars and chief units), the department reduces response times and ensures faster incident command deployment, because proximity to emergencies improves operational readiness.
- Volunteer-Based Emergency Response Modelmethodology: volunteer_based_responseBy relying on local volunteer personnel rather than paid staff, the department maintains community-integrated emergency services, leveraging resident commitment to ensure operational continuity and local ownership of public safety.