irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $20KPROVIDED SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT TO AT LEAST PARTIALLY RUN THE FIRE STATION (WHICH IS OWNED BY FIRE DISTRICT #1, TOWN OF ELMIRA) AND PROVIDED A GOOD ATMOSPHERE FOR VOLUNTEER AND PAID STAFF TO CONDUCT BUSINESS, ENCOURAGE PRESENCE FOR CALLS, FOR TEAM BUILDING AND MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT (INCLUDING A JUNIOR FIREFIGHTER PROGRAM FOR A GOOD POOL OF FUTURE MEMBERS).
- #2 $5KPROVIDED PUBLIC EDUCATION AND CODE ENCORCEMENT / INVESTIGATION CONSULTATIONS. PROGRAMS INCLUDE STUDENT CLASSES FROM THE LOCAL SCHOOLS WHO VISIT THE FIRE STATION FOR INSTRUCTION ON SUCH ISSUES AS EXIT DRILLS IN THE HOME, STAYING LOW IN SMOKE, STOP-DROP & ROLL, NOT BEING AFRAID OF FIRE FIGHTERS IN THEIR GEAR, FIRE EXTINGUISHER USE, & OTHER SAFETY LESSONS. OTHER FIRE PREVENTION & SAFETY PROGRAMS FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION AND COORDINATION WITH OTHER AGENCIES ARE ALSO HELD PERIODICALLY. ALSO, THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE TOWN CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICE ON INSPECTIONS AND DISASTER PREVENTION.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Code Enforcement & Disaster Prevention Support
Collaborates with the Town of Elmira Code Enforcement Office on building inspections, fire code compliance, and community disaster prevention planning.
Firefighting and EMS Response
Provides emergency response services including fire suppression and emergency medical services using a combination of volunteer and paid personnel.
Junior Firefighter Program
Engages youth to develop future volunteer firefighters through training and station involvement.
Public Fire Safety Education
Offers safety instruction to local school students on home fire drills, smoke behavior, stop-drop-and-roll, and fire extinguisher use; hosts station visits for educational outreach.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 2 activities
- Deliver public fire safety education programs for school studentsConducted public education programs at the fire station for local school students, covering fire safety topics such as home fire safety, smoke behavior, stop-drop-and-roll, interaction with firefighters, and fire extinguisher use.
- Partner on building inspections and disaster prevention initiativesCollaborated with the Town Code Enforcement Office to conduct building inspections and support community disaster prevention initiatives.
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 1 activity
- Operate and maintain fire station facilities with readiness programsSupplied and equipped fire station facilities to support operations and maintain readiness for volunteer and paid staff, including through a junior firefighter program designed to develop future membership.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$654K
Contributions & grants$12K2%
Program service revenue$633K97%
Investment income$3580%
Other revenue$9K
expenses
Total expenses$578K
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$503K
Grants paid out$1K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$316K
Cash$316K
Investments$0
Liabilities$6K
Net assets$311K
Liquid reserves6.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +9.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICIA CAROZZA | TREASURER | 2 | $7K |
board members · 6
- CHRIS KING — DIRECTOR
- JAMES CAROZZA — SECRETARY
- ROBERT BROWN — DIRECTOR
- RONALD MCCONNELL — DIRECTOR
- RUSSELL ANDREWS — PRESIDENT
- SCOTT STEVENS — VICE-PRESIDENT
relationships · 2
Who they work with
- Fire District #1, Town of Elmira Government — Owns the fire station facility used by the West Elmira Volunteer Fire Department.
- Town Code Enforcement Office Partner — Collaborates with the fire department on building inspections and disaster prevention efforts.
strategies · 2
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.
- Junior Firefighter Program for Long-Term Membership Sustainability 28 orgsmethodology: membership_development_through_junior_programsBy engaging youth through a junior firefighter program, the department builds long-term volunteer commitment and strengthens team cohesion, because early involvement fosters lasting community connection and operational readiness.shared approach: Youth Pipeline Development →
- Integrated Fire Safety Education and Code Enforcementmethodology: integrated_fire_safety_education_and_code_enforcementBy combining public safety education with municipal code enforcement and interagency collaboration, the department reduces fire risk and enhances community preparedness, because coordinated action strengthens prevention and compliance.