named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Bunk-In Program
Provides free housing at fire stations to college students who are volunteer firefighters, in exchange for emergency response staffing, weekly training, and light maintenance duties. Open to students at local institutions including Syracuse University, Onondaga Community College, and Upstate Medical University.
SUPRA Lockbox Program
Manages installation and key storage in SUPRA lockboxes for properties in the district to ensure rapid emergency access. Requires coordination with the fire department for proper placement and key securement.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 2 activities
- Fire and emergency response servicesProvides fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services to the Village of North Syracuse, Town of Cicero, Town of Clay, and surrounding communities in Onondaga County, NY, covering a 15-square-mile district with approximately 25,000 residents. Services include response to incidents on major interstate highways, schools, daycare centers, medical facilities, senior and assisted living facilities, and commercial and industrial sites.
- Firefighter training programOperates a training program for volunteer firefighters to learn emergency response tools, skills, and techniques, ensuring readiness for fire, rescue, and EMS operations.
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Youth Firefighter Training Programs 1 activity
- Student Bunk-In program for volunteer firefightersOperates a Student Bunk-In program since 1994, providing free housing to college student firefighters in exchange for emergency response staffing, weekly training attendance, and light maintenance duties. The program supports department staffing while engaging students in fire service activities.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- SUPRA lockbox program for emergency accessDeploys and manages SUPRA lockboxes to securely store facility keys for emergency access, including on-site assistance for lockbox placement and securing keys after installation, to support rapid emergency response.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$196K
Contributions & grants$178K91%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$7K4%
Other revenue$10K
expenses
Total expenses$137K
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$812K
Cash$635K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$812K
Liquid reserves55.6 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +4.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 5
- AARON CAZA — BOARD OF DIRECTOR
- CHRISTOPHER JANUS — BOARD OF DIRECTOR
- HEATHER ENGELS — SECRETARY
- PAUL LINNERTZ — CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
- RICHARD ALLEN — BOARD OF DIRECTOR
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Brewerton FD Partner — Linked as another local fire department in the region
- Cicero FD Partner — Linked as another local fire department in the region
- Clay FD Partner — Linked as another local fire department in the region
- Clay Fire Training Center Partner — Linked as a related fire service organization via Facebook
- East Syracuse FD Partner — Linked as another local fire department in the region
- FEMA Government — Linked as a federal agency resource and via Facebook presence
- Hinsdale FD Partner — Linked as another local fire department in the region
- Liverpool FD Partner — Linked as another local fire department in the region
- Mattydale FD Partner — Linked as another local fire department in the region
- Moyers Corners FD Partner — Linked as another local fire department in the region
- NYS Division of Homeland Security Office of Fire Prevention and Control Government — Linked as a state-level fire safety and prevention resource
- North Syracuse Fire Department Government — Operational affiliate providing fire, rescue, and EMS services in partnership with the North Syracuse Volunteer Firefighters Association.
- Onondaga County Emergency Management Partner — Linked as a partner organization via Facebook presence
- Onondaga County Sheriff's Office Partner — Linked as a partner organization via Facebook presence
- Onondaga County Vol Firemans Assoc Network — Linked as a county-level volunteer firefighters association via Facebook group
- SUPRA Partner — Supplies lockboxes used by the Fire Department for secure key storage.
- South Bay FD Partner — Linked as another local fire department in the region
- US Fire Administration Government — Linked as a federal resource under United States agencies
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.
- Leadership Development Through Emergency Training 464 orgsmethodology: leadership_development_through_trainingBy providing rigorous emergency response training, we build discipline, teamwork, and leadership skills that extend beyond firefighting, because structured, high-stakes training environments foster personal growth and transferable competencies.shared approach: Volunteer-Based Emergency Response →
- Volunteer-Based Community Emergency Response Model 464 orgsmethodology: community-based volunteer modelBy relying on local volunteers who live or work in the community, we deliver fire and emergency services, because shared community ties increase responsiveness, accountability, and public trust.shared approach: Volunteer-Based Emergency Response →
- Recruitment and Retention via Housing Incentivemethodology: recruitment-through-housing-incentiveBy offering free housing to college students in exchange for volunteer service, we ensure a steady influx of trained personnel, because aligning service with a critical student need (affordable housing) increases recruitment and sustained participation.