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UNION HILL VOLUNTEER FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION INC

WEBSTER, NY · EIN 161015993 · Form 990 · FY2020 · Small ($100K-$1M) · uhfd.org
revenue
$267K
expenses
$117K
net assets
$1.3M
employees
0
volunteers
5
program ratio
94%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE FIRE AND EMERGENCY PROTECTIONS TO THE CITIZENS AND PROPERTY IN THE AREA.

profile · synthesized from sources

Volunteer fire department providing fire and emergency medical services to the communities of Union Hill, Webster, and Ontario in New York State. Operates with a mix of volunteer and career personnel, responding to fire incidents and medical emergencies. The organization has a long-standing community presence and recently concluded its fire department operations while continuing ambulance services.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Continues to provide ambulance services from the Ridge Road station, responding to medical emergencies in the community
Fire Department Services
Provided fire suppression and rescue services using multiple fire engines and a heavy rescue vehicle; ceased operations after 76 years of service
Volunteer Firefighter Program
Recruited and trained volunteer firefighters and EMTs to support emergency response operations
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
    • Conducting firefighter training and association meetings
      Hosts weekly training drills every Tuesday evening at 7:00 PM to maintain operational readiness, with monthly association meetings held on the first Tuesday replacing regular drills.
  • Volunteer Fire Department Services 1 activity
    • Providing fire and emergency response services
      Delivers fire suppression, emergency medical, and rescue services to the communities of Webster and Ontario, NY. Responded to 95 fire incidents and 378 ambulance calls in 2019, and provided mutual aid to neighboring departments for structure fires, motor vehicle accidents, and hazardous conditions such as downed power lines.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$267K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$267K100%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$117K
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.67M
Cash$122K
Investments$0
Liabilities$421K
Net assets$1.25M
Liquid reserves12.5 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

Who runs it

board members · 5
  • CHARLIE HARDING — BOARD MEMBER
  • GREG READ — BOARD MEMBER
  • KEVIN RAMPH — BOARD CHAIRMAN
  • KIRK WILLIS — BOARD MEMBER
  • SHERRY WILLIS — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 7

Who they work with

  • Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook for public communication and outreach.
  • JobShirtStore Partner — Partner organization linked from the station page, possibly supporting apparel or fundraising.
  • Ontario Fire Department Partner — Receives mutual aid and fill-in coverage from Union Hill Volunteer Fire Department.
  • Twitter Partner — Uses Twitter for public communication and outreach.
  • Union Hill EMS (Ambulance) Partner — Continues to respond from the same location after the fire department's service ended, indicating operational coordination.
  • Webster Fire Department Partner — Receives mutual aid response support from Union Hill Volunteer Fire Department.
  • YouTube Partner — Uses YouTube for public communication and outreach.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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  • Integrated Fire and EMS Leadership Model
    methodology: integrated_fire_and_ems_response
    By unifying fire and emergency medical services under shared leadership, the organization improves coordination during emergencies because integrated command structures enable faster, more cohesive responses across service lines.
  • Mutual Aid Network Participation
    methodology: mutual_aid_response
    By participating in mutual aid agreements with neighboring departments, the organization enhances emergency response capacity because shared resources and cross-jurisdictional cooperation ensure broader coverage and resilience during large-scale incidents.
  • Volunteer-Based Community Emergency Response
    methodology: volunteer_based_emergency_response
    By relying on a volunteer-based model rooted in community commitment and personal sacrifice, the organization sustains emergency services because long-term member engagement and local ties increase operational continuity and public trust.