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THE VERDOY VOLUNTEER FIRE ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED
LATHAM, NY · EIN 141666301 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE M24 · Public Safety & Disaster Relief · Small ($100K-$1M) · verdoyfd.org
revenue
$253K
expenses
$262K
net assets
$922K
employees
8
volunteers
40
program ratio
98%
mission · from form 990

THE VERDOY VOLUNTEER FIRE ASSOCIATION, INC. (THE "ASSOCIATION") IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR RESCUE, CHARITABLE AND REDUCATIONAL PURPOSES; THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES THE PERSONNEL NEEDED TO STAFF THE APPARATUS OF THE LOCAL VOLUNTEER FIRE DISTRICT FOR PUROSE OF PREVENTING AND EXTINGUISHING FIRES, PROFTECTING LIFE AND OPERTY FROM THE HAZARDS OF FIRE AND TO SERVE THE PUBLIC IN ANY EMERGENCY OR PERIL, WHENEVER AND WHEREVER LEGAL AND PROPER. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO PROMOTES AND MAINTAINS THE INTEREST OF THE VOLUNTEER MEMBERSHIP AND CONDUCTED CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITES IN THE BETTERMENT OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Volunteer fire department serving Latham and Colonie, New York, since 1944. Provides fire suppression, emergency medical response, rescue operations, and hazardous materials response. Also conducts fire prevention education and community outreach programs.

named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Activities
Hosts events in the meeting hall, participates in community functions, and distributes candy during Halloween.
Emergency Medical Response
Operates Squad 11 as primary EMS unit with AEDs and basic life support equipment; staffed by firefighters trained in CPR and Emergency Medical Technicians.
Fire Prevention
Conducts annual fire prevention visits to local schools during Fire Prevention Week and hosts an open house every October.
Fire Suppression
Core service providing fire response and suppression for the Verdoy Fire District; includes regular training and use of full personal protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus.
Hazardous Materials Response
All firefighters trained to Hazardous Materials Operations level; respond to hazmat incidents in coordination with the Town Haz-Mat team.
Junior Member Program
Program for 16-18 year olds to train with department, attend NYS classes, and respond to calls; includes nationally certified junior firefighters.
Rescue Operations
Performs vehicle extrication using Holmatro "Jaws of Life" tools; conducts water and ice rescue operations on the Mohawk River using boats and inflatable craft.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Emergency Response Vehicle Operations 3 activities
    • Conducting water and ice rescue operations
      Performs water and ice rescue missions on the Mohawk River using one boat and two inflatable rescue craft.
    • Performing vehicle extrication and rescue operations
      Responds to motor vehicle crashes using Holmatro "Jaws of Life" extrication tools to rescue individuals trapped in vehicles.
    • Providing emergency medical response and rescue services
      Responds to medical emergencies using Squad 11 and utility vehicles, with all firefighters trained in CPR and equipped with AEDs. Many members are certified Emergency Medical Technicians, enabling advanced first response care.
  • Volunteer Fire Department Services 2 activities
    • Recruiting and training volunteer firefighters
      Recruits volunteer firefighters to serve the community and supports their training and development.
    • Staffing and operating fire and emergency response apparatus
      Provides trained personnel to staff fire apparatus for preventing and extinguishing fires, protecting life and property, and responding to emergencies in the local community. This includes operation of fire engines and other emergency vehicles.
  • Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
    • Delivering fire prevention education and community outreach
      Conducts annual fire prevention visits to local schools during Fire Prevention Week and hosts a community open house every October to promote fire safety awareness.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Hosting community events and neighborhood activities
      Distributes candy in neighborhoods on Halloween night and hosts community events in its meeting hall to strengthen community ties.
  • Youth Firefighter Training Programs 1 activity
    • Operating a junior member program for youth training
      Runs a junior member program for individuals aged 16–18, providing training in firefighting; two participants have completed NYS Firefighter 1 training and are nationally certified.
  • Volunteer Fire Department Support 1 activity
    • Planning and executing fire station and facility improvements
      Proposes and undertakes renovation of fire station, parking lot, and site improvements, including acquisition of furnishings, equipment, machinery, or apparatus to support operations.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$253K
Contributions & grants$30K12%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$16K6%
Other revenue$206K
expenses
Total expenses$262K
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$167K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$922K
Cash$55K
Investments$867K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$922K
Liquid reserves42.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +6.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 8
  • BILL NEIGER — Director
  • CHRISTINA MESERVEY — Secretary
  • DAVID LEONARDO — President
  • ELLIOT FRIEDMAN — Treasurer
  • KEVIN ROSE — Director
  • PETE HUBA — SGT AT ARMS
  • ROCKY STEWART — Director
  • TOM JASIEWICZ — Vice President
relationships · 3

Who they work with

  • Colonie EMS Department Partner — Coordinates emergency medical dispatch and response; Verdoy Fire may be dispatched alongside EMS based on incident type.
  • Colonie Police Department Partner — Fire Police assist with traffic control and incident support in coordination with the police department.
  • Town of Colonie Government — Operates a shared training center on Wade Road and collaborates on hazardous materials response.
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.

  • Standardized Emergency Preparedness Training
    methodology: standardized_training_model
    By conducting regular, structured training drills and certifying firefighters to standardized operational levels, the organization ensures readiness and interoperability with external response teams because consistent skill development enables effective coordinated action during emergencies.
  • Volunteer-Based Service Model
    methodology: volunteer_based_service_model
    By recruiting and relying on community volunteers to staff firefighting and emergency response operations, the organization sustains public safety services and fire prevention activities because local engagement ensures operational capacity and community trust.