named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Deploys Certified First Responders (CFRs) and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) to medical emergencies and trauma incidents
Fire Police Unit
10-member unit responsible for scene safety, traffic control, bystander management, and evidence preservation during emergencies
Fire Protection Services
Provides firefighting response for structure, brush, and wildland fires; equipped with pumpers and tankers for rural fire suppression
Rescue and Extrication Services
Operates a rescue truck with advanced extrication tools (e.g., "jaws of life") for vehicle accidents and technical rescues
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 2 activities
- Provides fire protection and emergency medical servicesDelivers fire protection, emergency medical services (EMS), and rescue services to the communities of Old Chatham, Chatham Center, and Malden Bridge in the Town of Chatham, NY, including through mutual aid with neighboring communities. Responds to fire calls, EMS incidents, vehicle accidents, downed power lines, and other service calls.
- Recruits and trains volunteer emergency respondersOffers volunteer opportunities in roles including interior firefighter, exterior firefighter, EMT, fire police, and firefighter support for individuals aged 16 and over, providing all necessary gear and training to approved members.
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Emergency Response Vehicle Operations 1 activity
- Maintains emergency response equipment and infrastructureAcquires, maintains, and upgrades firefighting and emergency response equipment, including pumpers, tankers, hoses, and fire alarm systems. Operated two tankers and three pumpers by 1958 and installed a fire alarm system across Malden Bridge, Old Chatham, and Chatham Center by 1947.
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Volunteer Fire Department Support 1 activity
- Operates modern emergency response facilityConsolidated fire stations into a single modern facility on County Route 13 with expanded truck bays, emergency shelter capability, and community gathering space to support operations and community needs.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$526K
Contributions & grants$284K54%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$231K44%
Other revenue$11K
expenses
Total expenses$288K
Program expenses99%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$2.15M
Cash$200K
Investments$0
Liabilities$332K
Net assets$1.82M
Liquid reserves8.3 mo
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +30.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 11
- ALAN KAUFMAN — SECRETARY
- DAVID ROSS — TREASURER
- GORDON ROSS — PRESIDENT
- JOHN KING — DIRECTOR
- JOHN LANPHEAR — DIRECTOR
- KRISTOPHER DETLEFSEN — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL DALEY — DIRECTOR
- RANDY GOULD — DIRECTOR
- RICARDO DEGROFF JR — DIRECTOR
- RICKY GOOLD — DIRECTOR
- SARA CLOUGH — VICE PRESIDE
relationships · 2
Who they work with
- War Assets Administration Government — Supplied surplus firefighting equipment, including the company's first fire engine purchased in 1947.
- neighboring communities Partner — Provides fire, medical, and rescue services to neighboring communities on a mutual aid basis.
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.
- Community-Based Volunteer Modelmethodology: community-based_volunteer_modelBy engaging local volunteers across diverse roles, we sustain emergency response capacity because community ownership increases participation, operational resilience, and local trust in services.
- Continuous Training and Preparednessmethodology: continuous-training-modelBy maintaining a regimen of regular, mandatory training and equipment readiness, we ensure effective emergency response because sustained preparedness improves safety, adaptability, and operational effectiveness during real incidents.
- Integrated Emergency Responsemethodology: integrated-emergency-responseBy combining fire protection and emergency medical services into a single coordinated response system, we improve emergency outcomes because integrated teams can simultaneously address structural, medical, and safety needs during incidents.