irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $5KFIRE PREVENTION EDUCATION
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Emergency Medical Services
Provides emergency medical response and ambulance transport; equipped with ambulances and AEDs for pre-hospital care
Fire Prevention Education
Conducts community outreach and education on fire safety and prevention
Fire Suppression
Responds to structural, wildland, and vehicle fires in the Town of Webster and provides mutual aid to neighboring departments
Hazardous Materials Response
Initial response to hazardous material incidents, including chemical exposure events
Ice Water Rescue
Trained response for ice-related water emergencies on Irondequoit Bay and surrounding areas
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Nonprofit Organizational Management 1 activity
- Administrative and financial management of the associationManages day-to-day administrative and financial operations through elected civil officers, including maintaining financial records, disbursing funds, documenting meeting proceedings, managing correspondence, conducting annual audits, providing legal oversight, and maintaining an inventory of association-owned property (excluding land and buildings).
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Community Service and Charitable Outreach 1 activity
- Community outreach and support activitiesEngages in community support initiatives such as collecting and donating toys to children at Strong Hospital, creating and distributing cards to nursing home residents, and expressing community solidarity during local tragedies, including supporting firefighters during Code F ceremonies.
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Emergency Ambulance & Medical Response 1 activity
- Emergency medical services (EMS)Provides emergency medical services as part of its incident response, including medical calls during large-scale emergencies such as the March 1991 ice storm, which included approximately 60 medical responses.
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
- Fire prevention education programsConducts fire prevention education initiatives for the community, including ongoing educational outreach to promote fire safety.
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 1 activity
- Fire protection and emergency response servicesResponds to fire, medical, and other emergency incidents within West Webster and Northwest Penfield, based on an officially approved boundaries map. Responded to 1,225 incidents in 2025 and 686 incidents from January to June 2026, with documented responses including house fires, water rescues, and mutual aid during major storms.
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First Responder Family Scholarships 1 activity
- Scholarship program for volunteer firefighters and ambulance personnelAwards a 4-year renewable $3,400 scholarship to volunteer firefighters and ambulance personnel who meet state eligibility criteria, including members of the Association, their children, or active members of the West Webster Firematics Explorer Post planning to attend college or vocational school.
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Emergency Response Vehicle Operations 1 activity
- Water rescue operations on Irondequoit Bay and Lake OntarioConducts seasonal water rescue operations from April to October using two boats strategically deployed to improve response times on Irondequoit Bay and Lake Ontario.
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Youth Firefighter Training Programs 1 activity
- Youth firefighting and EMS training programOffers a structured youth program for individuals aged 14 to 18 interested in firefighting careers, providing training in firefighting and EMS, participation in drills and live structure fire training, and opportunities to respond to certain emergency calls in support and observational roles.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$120K
Contributions & grants$108K89%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$10K9%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$80K
Program expenses9%
Admin / overhead73%
Fundraising18%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$7K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.95M
Cash$1.43M
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.95M
Liquid reserves213.7 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -33.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WALTER ZEHDER | TREASURER | 5 | $6K |
board members · 7
- BRADLEY KOMMETH — DIRECTOR
- CAMERON ANTONELLI — DIRECTOR
- CHRISTOPHER DEGROFF — DIRECTOR
- G JACK GLIGORA — VICE PRESIDENT
- GARY GALETTO — PRESIDENT
- SHAWN ORCHARD — CHAIRMAN
- THOMAS DEISENROTH — DIRECTOR
relationships · 29
Who they work with
- Bay Road School District Partner — Provided land for the construction of a fire station in 1961.
- Brighton Fire Department Partner — Collaborated during an emergency response.
- Brighton Fire District Partner — Provided fill-in coverage to handle additional calls during a fire response.
- Bushnell's Basin Fire Department Partner — Provided fill-in support during emergency operations.
- City of Buffalo Fire Department Partner — Provided direct mutual aid to during a severe snowstorm in February 1977, operating alongside Engine 32/Truck 5.
- East Rochester Fire Department Partner — Provided fill-in support during emergency operations.
- Emergency Communications Department - 911 in Rochester, NY Government — Coordinated emergency communications during response.
- Fairport Fire Department Partner — Provided fill-in support during emergency operations.
- Firematics Explorer Post Partner — Sponsors a Firematics Explorer Post to provide youth training in firefighting and EMS.
- Firemen’s Home Museum Partner — Donated historic apparatus, including the 1974 Cadillac ambulance, for public display and preservation.
- Irondequoit Fire District Partner — Collaborated during an emergency response.
- Irondequoit Fire District Partner — Provided mutual aid during a house fire response.
- Monroe County Emergency Communications Department (911) Government — Provided dispatch and communication support during a fire response.
- Monroe County Fire Bureau Government — Provided support during a house fire response.
- Monroe County Sheriff's Office - Rochester, NY Partner — Collaborated during an emergency response.
- PayPal Government — Uses PayPal as a payment processing platform for donations.
- Penfield Fire Department Partner — Provided fill-in coverage to handle additional calls during a fire response.
- Penfield Webster EMS Partner — Collaborated during an emergency response.
- Penfield, NY Fire Company Partner — Collaborated during an emergency response.
- Penfield-Webster Ambulance Partner — Provided emergency medical support during a house fire response.
- Rochester Fire Department Partner — Obtained fire truck parts and purchased used apparatus from, supporting early equipment development.
- St. Paul Boulevard Fire Association Partner — Collaborated during an emergency response.
- Strong Hospital Partner — Receives toy donations from the Auxiliary for children.
- Town of Penfield Government — Partnered during emergency response operations.
- Webster Fire Department Partner — Provided mutual aid during a house fire response.
- Webster Fire Department Partner — Received mutual aid from and coordinated responses with during early fires, including the 1925 Shoemaker block fire.
- Webster Police Department Partner — Supported fire response operations during a house fire.
- West Webster Fire District Government — Related tax district entity that funds fire services through community taxes, while the Association operates as a separate, donation-funded organization.
- West Webster Firematics Explorer Post Partner — Collaborates with the Explorer Post to identify scholarship-eligible youth participants.
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 Public Safety Modelmethodology: integrated_public_safetyBy combining fire prevention education with firefighting and emergency medical services, we produce more effective public safety outcomes because addressing risks comprehensively reduces incidents and improves community resilience.
- Volunteer-Based Service Deliverymethodology: volunteer_staffingBy relying on a volunteer staffing model, we deliver emergency services effectively because it enables community ownership, sustained local engagement, and operational continuity in a rural or low-density setting where full-time staffing is not feasible.
- Youth Development for Fire Service Careersmethodology: fire-service youth developmentBy operating a youth explorer program, we cultivate future emergency responders because early exposure and structured training increase career interest and workforce pipeline sustainability in firefighting and EMS.