named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Engine 191
Frontline engine with 1500 GPM pump, 1000-gallon booster tank, and remote master stream for structure fires and alarm responses.
Rescue 195
First-due unit for motor vehicle accidents; equipped with extrication tools, rope rescue gear, ice rescue suits, airpacks, and thermal imaging.
Rescue 195-1
Primary EMS response vehicle equipped with BLS supplies and AED; second rescue unit on motor vehicle accidents with Holmatro tools.
Tanker 196
Second-due unit outside hydrant area; carries 2000-gallon poly tank, foam tank, and forestry hose; responds to wildland fires.
Truck 197
Second-due unit within hydrant area; supports ventilation, lighting, forcible entry, and RIT team operations.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 2 activities
- Operates and maintains a fire station in Hamilton, NYMaintains operational fire station facilities at 121 Lebanon Street in Hamilton, NY, supporting emergency response and department activities.
- Provides fire, rescue, and emergency medical services to Hamilton and surrounding communitiesOperates as a fully volunteer-based fire department delivering fire, rescue, and emergency medical services 24/7 to the village of Hamilton and the towns of Hamilton, Lebanon, and Madison, NY.
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Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
- Conducts regular training and business operations for volunteer firefightersHolds weekly training sessions every Wednesday evening and monthly business meetings on the first Monday of each month to maintain operational readiness and organizational governance.
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Mutual Aid Emergency Response 1 activity
- Provides mutual aid fire and rescue services to neighboring jurisdictionsDelivers fire and rescue services to Earlville, Hubbardsville, and Madison Fire Departments through automatic mutual aid agreements, and to departments in Madison, Chenango, and Oneida Counties upon request.
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Volunteer Fire Department Support 1 activity
- Raises funds to support fire department operationsConducts fundraising efforts to provide additional financial support to the Hamilton Fire Department and sustain operational capabilities.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Recruits and trains Colgate University students as certified firefighters and EMTsIntegrates 4–6 Colgate University students annually into the department, training them to become fully certified interior firefighters and supporting their attainment of NYS EMT-B certification and advanced fire/rescue training; student firefighters represent approximately 15 of the department’s 50 active members.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$77K
Contributions & grants$60K78%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$19K24%
Other revenue$-2K
expenses
Total expenses$82K
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$20K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$283K
Cash$59K
Investments$224K
Liabilities$561
Net assets$283K
Liquid reserves41.4 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +0.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Murray | Treasurer 2 | 2 | $4K |
| David G Holcomb | President | 2 | $2K |
| William Basher | Secretary | 2 | $1K |
| Brendt Simpson | Treasurer 1 | 2 | $750 |
| John Rathbone | Personnel Officer | 1 | $750 |
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Colgate University Partner — Collaborates with the Hamilton Fire Department to engage students in firefighting and emergency medical services training.
- Colgate University Partner — Geographic entity served within primary response area
- Colgate University Partner — Source of student and alumni firefighters serving in the department.
- Community Memorial Hospital Partner — Geographic entity served within primary response area
- Earlville Fire Department Partner — Receives automatic mutual aid for fire and rescue services
- Hamilton Fire Department Partner — Fountain Fire Company No 1 operates in conjunction with the Hamilton Fire Department to serve the Hamilton community.
- Hamilton Fire Department Partner — Provides manpower and funding support to the Hamilton Fire Department.
- Hamilton Municipal Airport Partner — Geographic entity served within primary response area
- Hubbardsville Fire Department Partner — Receives automatic mutual aid for fire and rescue services
- Madison Fire Department Partner — Receives automatic mutual aid for fire and rescue services
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.
- No-Experience-Required Training Pipelinemethodology: no-experience-required training modelBy recruiting volunteers regardless of background and providing structured training, we produce fully operational firefighters within one year, because accessible entry lowers barriers to service and builds department capacity through internal development.
- Volunteer Fire Department Modelmethodology: volunteer_fire_department_modelBy leveraging community volunteers for fire, rescue, and emergency medical services, we maintain rapid local response capacity and strengthen civic ownership of public safety, because community-based staffing increases responsiveness and reduces reliance on external resources.