named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Emergency Medical First Response
Provides initial medical care and supports ambulance agencies with EMS team members on scene
Fire Prevention Education
Conducts annual fire safety presentations at local schools and community organizations during Fire Prevention Week
Fire Suppression
Responds to structural and wildland fires using three fire engines, a brush truck, and other apparatus
Rescue Operations
Performs vehicle extrication, technical rescue, and water supply operations using heavy rescue and tanker trucks
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 1 activity
- Emergency fire, rescue, and EMS responseProvides fire, rescue, and emergency medical first response services to the greater Chenango Bridge area, including interior and exterior firefighting, vehicle extrication, medical assistance, and scene management. Operates from two fire stations located at 13 Kattelville Road and 320 Kattelville Road in Chenango Bridge, NY, serving the communities of Chenango Bridge and Chenango Forks.
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
- Fire prevention education and community outreachConducts annual fire prevention education presentations for elementary school students during Fire Prevention Week and provides guidance on the use of portable fire extinguishers to contain small fires and protect lives and property.
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Emergency Response Vehicle Operations 1 activity
- Ownership and operation of emergency response apparatusAcquires, owns, and operates nine pieces of emergency response apparatus, including fire engines, a tanker truck, brush truck, rescue vehicle, utility vehicle, EMS vehicle, and ATV, used to deliver fire, rescue, and medical services in the Town of Chenango, Broome County, NY.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$416K
Contributions & grants$383K92%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$26K6%
Other revenue$7K
expenses
Total expenses$322K
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.44M
Cash$506K
Investments$0
Liabilities$36K
Net assets$1.41M
Liquid reserves18.9 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -1.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- Brian Thorick — Board Member
- Dave Hamlin — Board Member
- Mike Norton — Board Member
- Steve Oberhaus — Board Member
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Binghamton Fire Department Partner — Source of career advancement for members of Chenango Bridge Fire Co Inc.
- Broome County Government — Hosts required training courses and serves as geographic area of emergency response operations.
- Broome County Health Department Government — Conducts physical exams for prospective firematic and EMS applicants.
- Chenango Bridge Elementary School Partner — Hosts annual fire prevention education presentations by the fire company.
- Chenango Bridge Fire Company Network — Local fire company serving the Chenango Bridge community.
- Chenango Forks Elementary School Partner — Hosts annual fire prevention education presentations by the fire company.
- Endicott Fire Department Partner — Source of career advancement for members of Chenango Bridge Fire Co Inc.
- Insurance Service Organization Partner — Private sector organization where former members have pursued careers related to fire and insurance standards.
- Online Schools Center Partner — Partnered to provide a fire science resource guide to the public.
- Washington DC Fire Department Partner — Source of career advancement for members of Chenango Bridge Fire Co Inc.
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 Volunteer Model 464 orgsmethodology: community_volunteer_modelBy recruiting and organizing local community members as volunteers, the fire company delivers emergency services and builds community ownership, because shared responsibility enhances both operational capacity and public trust.shared approach: Volunteer-Based Emergency Response →
- Inclusive Volunteer Engagement 464 orgsmethodology: inclusive_volunteer_modelBy offering diverse roles beyond frontline firefighting, including associate and age-inclusive positions, the organization broadens community participation and sustains long-term engagement because accessible pathways increase volunteer retention and organizational resilience.shared approach: Volunteer-Based Emergency Response →
- Community-Based Fire Safety Education 93 orgsmethodology: community-inclusion-through-associate-membershipBy delivering fire safety education through local school presentations and standardized methods like PASS, the organization prevents emergencies and promotes public safety because early education increases public awareness and preparedness.shared approach: Preventive Education →
- Tiered Training and Skill Progression 39 orgsmethodology: tiered-training-modelBy using a tiered training model that builds foundational exterior skills before advancing to high-risk interior operations, the organization ensures safer, more effective emergency response because structured skill development reduces risk and increases operational competence.shared approach: Training-Intensive Readiness →