named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Delivers first aid and advanced life support through trained EMTs and ALS-certified personnel using dedicated rescue units
Fire Protection Services
Provides fire suppression and rescue operations through volunteer-staffed engine and ladder trucks stationed in Lancaster and Alden
Station #2 Operations
Maintains a satellite fire station at 63 Cemetery Road to improve response times in the western portion of the district
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Emergency Response Vehicle Operations 2 activities
- Emergency Apparatus Fleet ManagementOperates and maintains a modern fleet of emergency response vehicles including heavy-duty pumpers, aerial towers, ladder trucks, rescue units, and command vehicles, such as a 2025 Pierce Ascendant 100' aerial tower, a 2025 Pierce Heavy Duty Rescue Pumper, and multiple EMS and chief command units.
- Fire Station and Equipment OperationsOperates and maintains two fire stations located at 6507 Broadway and 63 Cemetery Road in Lancaster, housing multiple apparatus and supporting daily operations including vehicle and equipment maintenance, building upkeep, and volunteer support facilities. The Main Station was expanded in 2025 to include additional bays, a gear washroom, and dedicated storage.
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 1 activity
- Emergency Response and Fire Protection ServicesProvides fire protection, emergency medical services, and incident response to the towns of Lancaster and Alden through a volunteer workforce, responding to approximately 1,000 emergencies annually. Services include fires, medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents, hazardous materials incidents, alarm activations, downed power lines, weather emergencies, and mutual aid requests.
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
- Fire Prevention and Public EducationConducts fire prevention education programs including station tours, school visits, community event demonstrations, and distribution of safety information tailored to elderly or disabled populations. Also provides guidance on open burning regulations in compliance with New York state law.
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Volunteer Fire Department Support 1 activity
- Volunteer Firefighter Training and ReadinessConducts ongoing state-certified training for volunteer firefighters to ensure operational readiness and compliance with annual requirements, utilizing an on-site training facility built in 2009 and expanded over time, featuring burnable rooms, search and rescue props, a rescue tower, and ventilation training structures.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$956K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$940K98%
Investment income$16K2%
Other revenue$575
expenses
Total expenses$891K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$494
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$8.55M
Cash$1.25M
Investments$0
Liabilities$19K
Net assets$8.54M
Liquid reserves16.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +1.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- John Palermo — Director
- Kenneth Matynka — Director
- Lou Chilelli — Director
- Tom Schlicht — director
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Alden Fire Department Partner — Collaborated on joint fire protection district initiatives and emergency response efforts.
- Bowmansville Fire Department Partner — Participated jointly in emergency relay exercises and regional fire response planning.
- Buffalo Fire Appliance Company Partner — Supplied multiple fire trucks to the department in the 1920s and 1930s.
- Chevrolet Partner — Supplies utility and command vehicles including Squad 7 (2019), EMS Captain 9-3 (2021), and Deputy Chief (2021) units.
- Department of Defense Government — Eligible for federal volunteer firefighter benefits through the Department of Defense.
- Erie County Government — Includes the department in its master mutual aid plan.
- Kabota Partner — Supplies UTV 5-2, a 2018 RTV used for specialized operations.
- Lancaster Fire Department Partner — Cooperated on fire protection district formation and regional emergency coordination.
- National Fire Protection Association Partner — Provides fire safety documents used in the department's public resource library.
- Neighboring fire departments Partner — Provides mutual aid to and receives mutual aid from neighboring fire departments during emergencies.
- New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Government — Relies on and refers to regulations set by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation regarding open burning.
- Pierce Manufacturing Partner — Supplies multiple fire apparatus including Engine 1 (2025), Truck 2 (2020), and Truck 6 (2025).
- Polaris Partner — Supplies UTV 5-1, a 2015 Ranger XP 900 used for specialized operations.
- Towns of Lancaster and Alden Government — Contracts with the fire department to provide emergency services.
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.
- Community Fire Safety Education as Preventionmethodology: fire-safety-educationBy conducting direct fire safety education and outreach across age groups, we reduce the incidence of fire emergencies and improve survival outcomes because increased awareness leads to safer behaviors and earlier intervention.
- Volunteer-Based Emergency Response Modelmethodology: volunteer_staffing_modelBy utilizing a fully volunteer workforce of trained personnel who live in the community, we deliver rapid and trusted emergency services because local volunteers are more likely to respond quickly and understand community needs.