named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
CPR/AED Training
Offers free CPR and AED certification sessions to residents in the 128th District to increase emergency response readiness.
Free Smoke Detectors
Installs free smoke detectors for residents in Mattydale and Pitcher Hill who need them, aimed at preventing home fires.
Safety Day
Annual community event featuring fire and safety demonstrations, hands-on training like Stop the Bleed and Naloxone use, apparatus displays, and family activities.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Community CPR and First Aid Training 1 activity
- Community emergency preparedness educationOffers educational programs and hands-on training to the public on topics including CPR/AED use, naloxone administration, Stop the Bleed techniques, fire extinguisher operation, burn prevention, and plow safety. These are delivered through recurring training sessions and annual events such as Safety Day.
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 1 activity
- Emergency fire and rescue responseResponds to structural fires, natural gas leaks, and other emergency incidents within the Mattydale community and surrounding areas, including deployment of apparatus and personnel for fire suppression, ventilation, and scene control. Examples include a fully involved residential fire at 305 East Molloy Rd in December 2025 and a natural gas leak response on April 1, 2026, with mutual aid from neighboring departments.
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
- Free smoke detector installation programProvides free smoke detector installation services to residents in Mattydale and Pitcher Hill, particularly targeting those in need to enhance home fire safety and prevention.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Fundraising events for department supportOrganizes fundraising events such as a designated night at Texas Roadhouse in Liverpool (October 16, 2025), where 10% of proceeds supported the department, to generate financial support for operations and equipment.
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Mutual Aid Emergency Response 1 activity
- Joint training exercises with external agenciesParticipates in capacity-building joint training exercises with external emergency response units, including the Air National Guard's Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) team at Syracuse Hancock International Airport, to enhance operational readiness and inter-agency coordination.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Volunteer recognition programRecognizes volunteer firefighters monthly based on their level of participation in emergency calls and overall service commitment, highlighting top responders such as those honored in March 2026.
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School and School-Community Events 1 activity
- Youth engagement and outreach programsEngages local youth through initiatives such as an annual kids' coloring contest co-hosted with Roxboro Road Elementary School, offering prizes like a ride to school on Fire Truck-3 and gift certificates, as well as hosting "cool down" water-based recreational events for children during periods of hot weather.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Annual Safety Day eventHosts a community-wide Safety Day event annually, held at the department headquarters, featuring life-saving demonstrations, interactive safety training, educational activities for families, and free food (burgers, hot dogs, popcorn). The 2025 event took place on October 18 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$88K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$81K92%
Investment income$7K8%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$68K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$111K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$111K
2 years on record · 2024–2025 · YoY revenue +43.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID FITCH | TREASURER | 30 | $250 |
| JESSICA KOPP | PRESIDENT | 30 | $250 |
| ROBERT MAGNAN | AST SECRETAR | 30 | $50 |
board members · 3
- DONALD BENDER — TRUSTEE
- KENNETH MICHELS — TRUSTEE
- WILLIAM MCLAREN — TRUSTEE
relationships · 48
Who they work with
- 174th Attack Wing (Air National Guard) Partner — Hosted joint training exercises for Mattydale Fire Department members at Syracuse Hancock International Airport.
- Assemblymember Pamela J. Hunter Partner — Sponsored the free CPR/AED training event.
- Book Van-Go Partner — Participates in Safety Day event with a free children’s book giveaway.
- Clark Burn Center Partner — Participated in the annual Safety Day event.
- Clark Burn Center Partner — Participates in Safety Day event with burn prevention and RED DOT program information.
- DeWitt Fire District Partner — Participated in mutual aid response to residential fire incident.
- East Syracuse Fire Department Partner — Responded as part of mutual aid network during extended fire operation.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook for community outreach and sharing information about fire safety programs.
- Golisano Children’s Hospital Partner — Participated in the annual Safety Day event.
- Golisano Children’s Hospital Partner — Participates in Safety Day event with demonstrations and joint outreach.
- Helio Healthcare Partner — Participates in Safety Day event with demonstrations and joint outreach.
- Hinsdale Fire Department Partner — Provides mutual aid during emergency responses, such as the residential fire on December 14, 2025.
- Hinsdale Fire Department Partner — Received mutual aid from Hinsdale Fire Department to assist with ventilation during a natural gas leak incident.
- Hinsdale Volunteer Fire Department Partner — Provided mutual aid during a residential fire and natural gas leak incident.
- Hinsdale Volunteer Fire Department Partner — Provided mutual aid during a residential fire response.
- Lakeside Fire Department Partner — Provided mutual aid support during fire response operations.
- Liverpool Fire Department Partner — Assisted with securing water sources and deploying hand lines during fire response.
- Lyncourt Fire Department Partner — Provided mutual aid units during the natural gas leak incident on April 1, 2026.
- Lyncourt Fire Department Partner — Received mutual aid from Lyncourt Fire Department to assist with ventilation during a natural gas leak incident.
- Lyncourt Volunteer Fire Department Partner — Provided mutual aid during a residential fire and natural gas leak incident.
- Lyncourt Volunteer Fire Department Partner — Responded with mutual aid to support fire suppression and search operations.
- Moyers Corners Fire Department Partner — Provided rapid intervention team services for firefighter safety during incident.
- NAVAC Ambulance Partner — Participated in the annual Safety Day event with demonstrations and outreach.
- NAVAC Ambulance Partner — Participates in Safety Day event with demonstrations and joint outreach.
- NYS DOH Bureau of EMS Partner — Participates in Safety Day event with demonstrations and joint outreach.
- NYS DOT Partner — Participates in Safety Day event with plow safety demonstrations and public education.
- NYSP & OCSO Partner — Participates in Safety Day event with demonstrations and joint outreach.
- National Grid Government — Collaborated with National Grid during a natural gas leak response, providing ventilation support at their request.
- National Grid Government — Utility company that collaborates with the fire department during natural gas leak responses.
- National Grid Partner — Collaborated on scene during a natural gas leak response.
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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.
- Community Emergency Preparedness Trainingmethodology: community-emergency-preparednessBy offering free public training programs that teach life-saving emergency response skills, the organization increases community resilience and preparedness, because empowered individuals are more likely to act effectively during crises and reduce overall harm.
- Preventive Home Safety Outreachmethodology: preventive_fire_safety_outreachBy proactively installing free smoke detectors in homes—especially for vulnerable or at-risk residents—the organization reduces the likelihood of fire-related harm, because early detection significantly increases survival rates and prevents fires before they occur.