named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Fire Safety Education
Provides public education on fire prevention, smoke alarm installation, fire extinguisher use, and carbon monoxide safety.
Fire Suppression and Emergency Response
Responds to structural fires, vehicle fires, and other fire-related emergencies in Pearl River and surrounding areas.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 2 activities
- Emergency fire and rescue response servicesProvides volunteer-based emergency response for fires, vehicle accidents, and other incidents in Pearl River, NY, as part of the Pearl River Fire Department (Rockland County Department 12), responding to 300–430 calls annually. Operates modern fire apparatus including pumpers, a heavy rescue truck with extrication tools, a patrol/transport vehicle, and a motor boat for emergency and mutual aid operations.
- Volunteer recruitment and training programsRecruits and trains volunteer firefighters aged 16 and older, including structured onboarding with required documentation for minors. Conducts regular training activities such as company drills, PSS refresher training, burn building exercises, and specialized classes like 'Man vs Machine' to maintain operational readiness.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Community engagement and public events participationEngages in community events such as Pearl River Day, bonfire gatherings, and parades, including participation in the Port Jervis Inspection Parade where the company has received awards for best-appearing apparatus and company. Also hosts blood drives and conducts public outreach to strengthen community ties.
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Emergency Response Vehicle Operations 1 activity
- Fire apparatus and emergency equipment operationsOperates and maintains a fleet of current and historically significant fire apparatus, including modern pumpers, rescue vehicles, utility and transport vehicles, and specialized tools such as the "Jaws of Life." Past apparatus include Ward LaFrance, Mack, Seagrave, Pierce, and F.W.D. models, reflecting a long-standing commitment to emergency response capability.
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
- Fire safety education and public guidanceProvides community education on fire and carbon monoxide safety, including guidance on smoke and carbon monoxide alarm installation, testing, and replacement, optimal placement of fire extinguishers, and emergency procedures when alarms sound. Distributes informational content to reduce fire-related deaths and injuries.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Fire department infrastructure and administrative operationsOperates from a firehouse built in 1968, which houses operational equipment, offices, and meeting spaces. Hosts monthly company meetings and serves as the administrative hub for the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Pearl River Fire District.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$207K
Contributions & grants$153K74%
Program service revenue$30K14%
Investment income$14K7%
Other revenue$10K
expenses
Total expenses$170K
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$3.13M
Cash$735K
Investments$0
Liabilities$932K
Net assets$2.19M
Liquid reserves52.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +37.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 5
- EDWARD PATERSON — Trustee
- JUDE WATSON — Trustee
- KEVIN MCGARVEY — Trustee
- KEVIN WILEY — Treasurer
- WILLIAM HOLLAND — Trustee
relationships · 32
Who they work with
- Board of Fire Commissioners of the Pearl River Fire District Government — Hosts the offices and meeting room of the Board of Fire Commissioners in its firehouse.
- Excelsior Engine Company No. 5 Partner — Participated together in the 167th Inspection Day Parade in Port Jervis.
- FTC Partner — Conducts burn building training exercises at FTC.
- Hurst Partner — Provider of extrication equipment carried on the 12-2000 apparatus.
- Montvale Fire Department Partner — Provided mutual aid during a vehicle-into-structure fire incident.
- NFPA Partner — Relies on NFPA's Fire Protection Handbook as a source for carbon monoxide safety information and exposure guidelines.
- NFPA Partner — Relies on and cites data from NFPA's report on smoke alarms in U.S. home fires to support fire safety messaging.
- Nanuet Fire Department Partner — Provided engine support during a structure fire and participated in joint training exercises.
- Nanuet Fire Department Partner — Provided mutual aid during fire incidents in Pearl River.
- National Fire Protection Association Government — Source of fire safety recommendations and standards cited by the organization.
- Nyack Fire Department Partner — Provided mutual aid during a vehicle-into-structure fire incident.
- Orangeburg Fire Department Partner — Provided additional manpower during a structure fire response.
- Orangeburg Fire Department Partner — Provided mutual aid during fire incidents in Pearl River.
- Pearl River Ambulance Partner — Provided EMS coverage during fire incidents.
- Pearl River Fire Department Partner — Collaborates with Excelsior Engine Company as part of the municipal fire service structure in Pearl River, NY.
- Pearl River Fire District Government — Applicants must meet medical requirements set by the Pearl River Fire District to be classified as interior firefighters.
- Pearl River Hook & Ladder Partner — Works alongside Excelsior Engine Company within the Pearl River fire service network.
- Pearl River Hook & Ladder Company Partner — Jointly comprises the Pearl River Fire Department (Rockland County Department 12) with the Excelsior Engine Company.
- Pearl River Hook and Ladder Partner — Co-equal company within the Pearl River Fire Department, jointly responding to emergencies.
- River Vale Fire Department Partner — Stood by with a pumper unit during a structure fire response in Pearl River.
- Rockland County Technical Rescue Team Partner — Provided technical rescue support during a fire incident.
- Rockland Paramedic Services Partner — Provided EMS coverage during fire incidents.
- Rosenbauer Partner — Manufacturer of the 2014 fire apparatus (12-1500) used by the company.
- Seagrave Partner — Manufacturer of the 2004 Seagrave Pumper (12-2000) used by the company.
- South Orangetown Ambulance Corps Partner — Provided emergency medical services at the scene of a house fire.
- South Spring Valley Fire Department Partner — Provided fire coverage for Pearl River while its units were engaged in an incident.
- Spring Valley Fire Department Partner — Participated in joint extrication and fire suppression training drill.
- Tappan Fire Department Partner — Provided additional manpower during a structure fire response.
- Tappan Fire Department Partner — Provided mutual aid during a vehicle-into-structure fire incident.
- Waterous Partner — Supplier of the 2000 GPM pump on the 12-2000 fire apparatus.
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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.
- Integrated Fire Safety Approachmethodology: integrated_fire_safetyBy combining early detection (e.g., smoke alarms), suppression tools, and preparedness education, the organization improves household fire survival rates because layered interventions address multiple failure points in fire emergencies.
- Public Education and Community Coordination for Hazard Preventionmethodology: public_education_on_hazard_preventionBy educating the public on carbon monoxide risks and directing coordination with fire departments, the organization promotes preventive action and integrated emergency planning because informed residents are more likely to adopt safety measures and engage formal response systems.
- Volunteer-Based Fire Department Modelmethodology: volunteer_fire_department_modelBy relying on community volunteers for staffing, the organization delivers emergency response services while fostering local ownership and sustained readiness through active participation in alarms, training, and meetings, because community-driven engagement enhances responsiveness and operational continuity.