irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $8KRECRUITMENT - PERFORMED ACTIVITIES INCLUDING ATTENDANCE AT PUBLIC FUNCTIONS AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH. THE GOAL OF THESE ACTIVITIES IS TO RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE ROLE OF VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS AND ENCOURAGE THE PUBLIC TO VOLUNTEER.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Apparatus Acquisition and Maintenance
Manages the procurement and upkeep of fire apparatus, including recent acquisition of a new Seagrave Marauder pumper to replace aging equipment.
Emergency Response
Provides fire suppression, vehicle extrication, hazardous conditions, and medical standby services within the Purchase Fire District and through mutual aid in Westchester County.
Volunteer Recruitment and Training
Conducts community outreach and recruitment efforts to maintain a trained volunteer firefighting force; includes participation in Fire Officer and Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) courses.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Mutual Aid Emergency Response 3 activities
- Delivering mutual aid to neighboring fire departmentsProvides mutual aid support to nearby fire departments during major incidents, including second- and third-alarm structure fires and extrication operations. Participates in coordinated responses involving fire suppression, search and rescue, and water supply operations across jurisdictions.
- Responding to motor vehicle accidents and performing rescuesResponds to motor vehicle accidents on highways and in challenging terrain, stabilizing vehicles and conducting extrications using hydraulic tools and reciprocating saws to rescue trapped occupants. Provided mutual aid for rollover accidents and extrication incidents, including support to the Port Chester Fire Department.
- Tracking and reporting emergency response volumeResponds to hundreds of incidents annually, including 727 alarms in 2025, with detailed monthly reporting of responses such as 70–71 incidents per month in early 2026, encompassing vehicle accidents, fires, and mutual aid deployments.
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Volunteer Fire Department Support 1 activity
- Conducting fire department training and preparedness activitiesParticipates in hands-on training at the firehouse and attends state and county-level fire service programs to maintain readiness. Conducts recruitment activities through public outreach to encourage volunteerism and strengthen department capacity.
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Emergency Response Vehicle Operations 1 activity
- Extinguishing vehicle and structure firesResponds to and extinguishes fully involved vehicle fires, including deploying foam lines to control burning fuel and prevent fire spread on roadways. Also responds to working structure fires, including second- and third-alarm incidents, conducting fire suppression and water supply operations in coordination with mutual aid departments.
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 1 activity
- Providing emergency medical and fire prevention servicesResponds to weather-related emergencies such as frozen pipe incidents and conducts fire inspections to prevent hazards. Also responds to small fires in residential systems, such as basement HVAC units, containing them before they spread and ventilating affected structures.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$134K
Contributions & grants$58K43%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$58K43%
Other revenue$18K
expenses
Total expenses$43K
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$7K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.17M
Cash$279K
Investments$879K
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$1.17M
Liquid reserves326.8 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +119.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 5
- HARRY PETERSON — Director
- JAMES MARIANO — Director
- NELSON CANTER — Director
- RONALD MIGNONE — Director
- STEVEN TORTORICI — Director
relationships · 30
Who they work with
- Hannigan’s Towing Partner — Provided towing services at the scene of a vehicle fire.
- Harrison EMS Partner — Jointly responded to a motor vehicle accident on Interstate 684.
- Harrison EMS Partner — Jointly responded with Purchase Fire Department to motor vehicle accidents and other medical emergencies requiring extrication.
- Harrison EMS Partner — Jointly responds to motor vehicle accidents and medical emergencies.
- Harrison EMS Partner — Responded to a rollover accident and transported individuals to a hospital.
- Harrison Fire Department Partner — Provided coverage for the Purchase Fire Department during an incident.
- Harrison Police Partner — Present at the scene of a vehicle fire on Interstate 287.
- Harrison Police Department Partner — Coordinates with Purchase Fire Department during emergency responses, particularly in motor vehicle accidents.
- Harrison Police Department Partner — First confirmed the rollover accident scene and provided on-scene support.
- Harrison Police Department Partner — Responded to a motor vehicle accident on Interstate 684.
- Hastings-on-Hudson Fire Department Partner — Collaborated with Purchase Fire Department on water supply operations during a 3rd alarm structure fire in Tarrytown.
- Long Hill Fire Department Partner — Has professional connections with Purchase Fire Department members.
- Mount Kisco Fire Department Partner — Maintains friendly relations and mutual support with Purchase Fire Department.
- New York State Police Government — Assumed control of the scene after the fire was extinguished.
- New York State Police Partner — Responded to a motor vehicle accident on Interstate 684.
- Port Chester Fire Department Partner — Provided mutual aid during a rollover accident and a structure fire response.
- Port Chester Fire Department Partner — Received mutual aid from Purchase Fire Department during extrication incidents and jointly responded to multiple incidents including vehicle accidents and fires.
- Port Chester Fire Department Partner — Receives mutual aid from Purchase Fire Department during extrication incidents and collaborates on joint responses.
- Port Chester Rescue 40 Partner — Jointly responded to a motor vehicle fire on Interstate 287.
- Rye Fire Department Partner — Interacts with Purchase Fire Department for inspections and regional coordination.
- Valhalla Fire Department Partner — Provided FAST (Firefighter Assist & Search Team) support upon request from Purchase Fire Department during a basement fire incident.
- Valhalla Fire Department Partner — Provided a Firefighter Assist & Search Team (F.A.S.T.) during a structure fire response.
- Village of Mamaroneck Fire Department Partner — Received mutual aid from Purchase Fire Department during a second-alarm house fire, with joint firefighting and search operations.
- Village of Mamaroneck Fire Department Partner — Receives mutual aid from Purchase Fire Department during structure fires via F.A.S.T. team deployment.
- West Harrison Fire Department Partner — Collaborates with Purchase Fire Department on joint operations and mutual support.
- West Harrison Fire Department Partner — Provided coverage for the Purchase Fire Department during an incident and responded with apparatus to a structure fire.
- West Harrison Fire Department Partner — Provided mutual aid by dispatching an engine company during a van fire incident.
- Westchester County Airport Government — Purchase Fire Department serves as a primary response agency for Westchester County Airport, participating in aircraft rescue and firefighting training.
- Westchester County Police Department Partner — Responded to a motor vehicle accident on Interstate 684.
- Westchester Weekly Drill Series Partner — County-level training program that Purchase Fire Department members attend for professional development.
strategies · 5
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 Education on Smoke Detector Usemethodology: smoke_detector_public_safety_educationBy emphasizing the life-saving role of smoke detectors, the department promotes early fire detection and rapid evacuation because public education increases household preparedness and reduces fire-related fatalities.
- Community Outreach to Recruit and Sustain Volunteersmethodology: community-outreach-recruitmentBy using public functions and community outreach, the department raises awareness of volunteer firefighting roles and recruits new volunteers because visible, community-integrated engagement strengthens local buy-in and volunteer participation.
- Live-in Staffing for Rapid Responsemethodology: live-in_staffingBy maintaining a live-in/bunk-in program for volunteer firefighters, the department reduces response times and enhances operational readiness because immediate on-site availability ensures faster deployment during emergencies.
- Multi-Agency Coordination for Comprehensive Emergency Responsemethodology: multi-agency emergency responseBy coordinating with emergency medical services and law enforcement, the department ensures safer and more effective incident management because integrated responses improve scene security and medical support during complex emergencies.
- Proactive Staffing During High-Risk Periodsmethodology: proactive_staffingBy increasing staffing levels during weather-related standbys, the department ensures rapid and effective emergency response because elevated readiness is maintained during periods of heightened risk such as severe winter weather.