named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Provides emergency medical response and care during medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents, and other incidents requiring EMS intervention.
Fire Suppression
Responds to structure fires, motor vehicle accidents, brush fires, and other fire-related incidents using pumpers, tankers, and brush trucks equipped with fire suppression equipment.
Rescue Operations
Conducts specialized rescues including vehicle extrication, water rescue, and technical rescues using hydraulic tools and rescue trailers.
Water Supply Operations
Performs hydrant operations, relay pumping, drafting from dry hydrants, and portable pond setup to ensure adequate water supply at fire scenes.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 3 activities
- Conducting fire service training and equipment maintenancePerforms routine equipment checks and conducts regular training exercises in hydrant operations, master stream deployment, jumbo siamese connections, and pumping techniques to maintain operational readiness.
- Providing emergency water supply in rural areasEnsures water availability at fire scenes through the use of Tanker 741 and conducts training on dry hydrant flushing, drafting, portable pond setup, and relay/nurse pumping techniques, particularly in areas lacking pressurized water systems.
- Providing fire and emergency medical servicesDelivers fire suppression, emergency medical response, and rescue services to residents of the Town of East Bloomfield and associated fire protection districts, operating under authority of General Municipal Law Section 209-B.
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Emergency Response Vehicle Operations 2 activities
- Operating firefighting and rescue apparatusOperates and deploys specialized vehicles including two 1250 gallon-per-minute pumpers, a mini-pumper, a 2,000-gallon tanker truck, and a 4-wheel drive brush truck to respond to a range of emergencies including structure fires, motor vehicle accidents, and rural water supply needs.
- Providing incident command and scene managementDeploys Fire Chief Vehicle 70 to manage emergency and non-emergency incidents, ensuring coordinated response and on-scene leadership.
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
- Enforcing seasonal open burning regulationsEnforces the New York State-mandated burn ban annually from March 16 through May 14 to prevent wildfires and ensure public safety.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$69K
Contributions & grants$27K38%
Program service revenue$25K36%
Investment income$13K19%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$32K
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising12%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$476K
Cash$418K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1K
Net assets$475K
Liquid reserves158.2 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +46.1%
relationships · 2
Who they work with
- East Bloomfield-Holcomb Fire District Government — Provides funding for fire equipment through the collection of a fire tax.
- Town of East Bloomfield Government — Provides fire protection services under contract with the Town of East Bloomfield.
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.
- Enhanced Firefighting Through Mobile and Portable Water Solutions 464 orgsmethodology: mobile-water-supplyBy deploying mobile water supplies and utilizing portable ponds or foam suppression, the department ensures effective fire response in areas with limited water infrastructure, because reliable access to water is critical for successful firefighting operations.shared approach: Volunteer-Based Emergency Response →
- Proactive Fire Prevention and Operational Readiness 464 orgsmethodology: fire-prevention-and-responseBy maintaining apparatus, equipment, and protective gear, and training in water supply techniques, the department prevents fire-related loss and ensures operational effectiveness, because preparedness directly enhances suppression success and responder safety.shared approach: Volunteer-Based Emergency Response →
- Seasonal Risk Mitigation Through Policy Enforcement 464 orgsmethodology: seasonal_fire_risk_managementBy enforcing state-mandated burn bans during high-risk months, the department reduces the likelihood of wildfires and structural fires, because proactive regulatory measures prevent incidents before they occur.shared approach: Volunteer-Based Emergency Response →
- Volunteer-Based Emergency Response Model 464 orgsmethodology: volunteer_modelBy relying on a fully volunteer staffing model, the department delivers fire protection services to the community, leveraging local commitment and reducing reliance on paid personnel, which aligns with rural or small-town operational sustainability.shared approach: Volunteer-Based Emergency Response →
- Mobile Command for Coordinated Incident Response 75 orgsmethodology: mobile-commandBy deploying a mobile command center, the department improves on-scene decision-making and coordination during emergencies, because centralized, real-time leadership enhances response efficiency and safety.shared approach: Integrated Emergency Response →