named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Provides emergency medical response for medical incidents, which constitute approximately 70% of call volume
Fire Prevention and Educational Services
Offers community education programs on fire safety and prevention, conducted by the department’s Fire Prevention team
Fire Suppression Services
Responds to structural fires, vehicle fires, and other fire-related emergencies to protect life and property in the Hagaman area
Volunteer Training Program
Provides free on-the-job training, certification courses, and weekly drills for volunteer firefighters and EMTs
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 2 activities
- Fire suppression and emergency responseProvides fire suppression and emergency response services to protect life and property in the Town of Amsterdam and Village of Hagaman, NY. Responds to fire incidents as part of its core operations.
- Volunteer firefighter trainingConducts weekly hands-on firefighting training drills every Monday night to maintain and improve member skills.
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Emergency Ambulance & Medical Response 1 activity
- Emergency medical servicesProvides emergency medical services to the community, responding to medical emergencies which constitute approximately 70% of its call volume, in coordination with EMTs.
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Emergency Response Vehicle Operations 1 activity
- Emergency response infrastructure and equipmentOperates a volunteer-staffed fire station and has invested in home alert monitors for all members and constructed a new firehouse at 126 South Pawling Street to support emergency response capabilities.
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
- Fire prevention educationHosts fire prevention instructional events throughout the county to promote community safety and reduce fire risk.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$572K
Contributions & grants$24K4%
Program service revenue$512K90%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$34K
expenses
Total expenses$539K
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$2.36M
Cash$570K
Investments$0
Liabilities$743K
Net assets$1.61M
Liquid reserves12.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -14.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- CHARLES LENZ — TRUSTEE
- CHIKEZIE OKORO — TRUSTEE
- GREG NAGELL — TRUSTEE
- ISMAEL SANTIAGO — TRUSTEE
- JEREMY YOST — TRUSTEE
- JESSICA NAGELL — TRUSTEE
- MALY RIVERA — TRUSTEE
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Facebook Partner — Social media platform used for public communication and outreach
- Instagram Partner — Social media platform used for public communication and outreach
- Town of Amsterdam Fire District #2 Government — Provides fire protection services to the Town of Amsterdam Fire District #2.
- Twitter Partner — Social media platform used for public communication and outreach
- Village of Hagaman Government — Provides fire protection services to the Village of Hagaman.
- YouTube Partner — Social media platform used for public communication and outreach
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 Volunteer Model 464 orgsmethodology: community_volunteer_modelBy leveraging long-standing tradition and familial bonds to recruit and sustain volunteers, the department ensures continuity and community-rooted emergency response because shared identity and local commitment increase volunteer retention and service reliability.shared approach: Volunteer-Based Emergency Response →
- Volunteer-Based Operational Model with Targeted Communication 464 orgsmethodology: volunteer_modelBy maintaining a non-continuously staffed station and directing urgent inquiries through email, the department optimizes volunteer responsiveness because digital triage reduces delay in mobilizing on-call personnel.shared approach: Volunteer-Based Emergency Response →
- Integrated Emergency Medical Response 75 orgsmethodology: integrated_emergency_medical_responseBy training firefighter-EMTs to respond to medical emergencies as part of core operations, the department improves response times and patient outcomes because dual-role personnel increase operational efficiency and coverage without additional staffing.shared approach: Integrated Emergency Response →