named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Bunk-In Program
Offers free housing, WiFi, and gym access to qualified college students in exchange for volunteer firefighting and EMS response
EMS Program
Provides Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) services with EMTs and Paramedics; maintains NYSDOH certification
Fire Safety Education
Provides community outreach on smoke alarms, fire escape planning, and home fire prevention
RAM Teen Program
Engages youth aged 16–18 as Restricted Access Members under supervision, preparing them for full membership upon turning 18
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
- Offer community fire safety educationProvides fire safety guidance to the public, including recommendations for installing smoke alarms on every level of the home and in sleeping areas, monthly testing of alarms, battery replacement, and creating and practicing fire escape plans twice a year with all family members.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Operate Bunk-In Program for college student volunteersRuns the Bunk-In Program, launched in fall 2019, which provides free housing, WiFi, gym access, and personal protective equipment to college students in exchange for their participation as volunteer responders to fire and EMS calls, enhancing department staffing and response capabilities.
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Emergency Ambulance & Medical Response 1 activity
- Provide fire protection and emergency medical servicesProvides fire protection and emergency medical services (EMS) to the residents of the Maynard Fire District, including both Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support through EMTs and paramedics. Operates multiple response vehicles equipped with advanced life support technology and tools for extrication and rescue operations.
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Youth Firefighter Training Programs 1 activity
- Run youth engagement and training programs for future firefightersOperates the Restricted Access Member (RAM) program for youth aged 16–18, offering supervised participation in fire department activities and a pathway to becoming volunteer firefighters. Also provides training opportunities for residents 18 and older to join as volunteer firefighters or EMS personnel.
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Mutual Aid Emergency Response 1 activity
- Support regional fire departments through mutual aid and airpack refillsHosts Oneida County’s Air Van 279 and provides airpack refill services to other fire departments across Oneida County, supporting regional emergency response capabilities.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$79K
Contributions & grants$77K97%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$2K3%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$70K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$3K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$276K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$275K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -12.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 5
- BRENDAN MARTIN — DIRECTOR
- ETHAN CHANCE — DIRECTOR
- GLENN STEVENER — TRUSTEE
- JOE DIANA — DIRECTOR
- JOHN MOLLEVIK — DIRECTOR
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- American Red Cross Partner — Collaborates to share home fire safety prevention information.
- Duanesburg Fire Department Partner — Firefighter holds leadership rank (Lieutenant, former Captain), indicating inter-departmental service connection.
- Marcy Town Board Government — Appointed the initial Board of Fire Commissioners for the Maynard Fire District.
- Oneida County Government — Hosts Oneida County's Air Van 279 and supports regional fire departments with airpack refills.
- PayPal Government — Platform used for online donations to support the fire department's activities.
- PayPal Partner — Partnered with PayPal to facilitate online donations.
- SUNY Poly Network — Education and training affiliation for firefighter development.
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute, Utica Campus Partner — Hosts students from SUNY Polytechnic Institute in the Bunk-In program, integrating them into fire and EMS response operations.
- US Fire Administration Partner — Links to fire safety resources from the US Fire Administration for public education.
strategies · 4
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-Based Mutual Aid Modelmethodology: community-based_volunteerismBy relying on local volunteerism grounded in shared responsibility and mutual aid, the department sustains emergency response capacity, because community members are more likely to serve when they perceive protection as a collective duty rather than an outsourced service.
- Operational Readiness through Adaptive Technology and Infrastructuremethodology: emergency-response-readinessBy continuously upgrading equipment, utilizing seasonally adaptable vehicles, and deploying mobile command units, the department maintains year-round emergency response effectiveness, because technological resilience and logistical flexibility directly enhance performance in variable conditions.
- Volunteer Capacity Building through Reciprocal Incentivesmethodology: recruitment_through_benefitsBy offering housing, scholarships, and full training to volunteers — particularly students and local residents — the department increases recruitment and retention, because these incentives reduce personal barriers to participation and create pathways to long-term community involvement.
- Youth Engagement as Long-Term Workforce Developmentmethodology: youth-pathway-programBy engaging youth aged 16–18 in supervised activities with a structured pathway to full membership, the department builds future operational capacity, because early involvement fosters skill development, commitment, and continuity in volunteer service.