named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Fire Suppression
Provides fire response and extinguishment services across a 37-square-mile district using three fire engines and two tankers
Medical First Responder Program
Provides emergency medical first response, including basic life support and defibrillation, to residents and institutions within the district
Rescue Services
Operates three rescue vehicles and two brush trucks to respond to vehicle extrications, rural rescues, and other emergency incidents
Volunteer Recruitment and Training
Onboarding and training program for new volunteer firefighters and EMS responders, including background checks, orientation, and probationary evaluation
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 2 activities
- Emergency fire, rescue, and medical first responder servicesProvides fire suppression, rescue, and basic life support (BLS) emergency services to a 37-square-mile suburban and rural area encompassing over 10,000 residential and commercial properties, including Corning Community College and Guthrie Corning Hospital. Responds to approximately 450 emergency incidents annually using a fleet of up to three engines, three rescue vehicles, two brush trucks, and two tankers.
- Volunteer training and capacity buildingConducts training programs for volunteer firefighters, including a 15-week fire response course for 27 members and specialized pump operator training completed by six members, to maintain operational readiness.
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Mutual Aid Emergency Response 1 activity
- Community emergency response through mutual aid agreementsExtends emergency response coverage to over 50,000 residents by participating in mutual aid agreements with neighboring fire departments to support regional emergency protection.
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Library and Community Facility Renovation 1 activity
- Fire apparatus and facility maintenance and developmentLeads maintenance and improvement projects for fire department infrastructure and equipment, including the conversion of an old schoolhouse into a three-bay garage, construction of the original firehouse in 1960, expansion of the community room in 1971, addition of a new truck bay in 2009, and retrofitting of a 1950 International chassis milk truck into an 875-gallon water tanker.
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
- Fire prevention education and outreachProvides fire and life safety resources to the community, including videos, infographics, downloadable checklists, and shareable social media images to promote public awareness and preparedness.
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Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
- Operation and rental of Ray Rhinehart Community HallOperates and rents the Ray Rhinehart Community Hall, located adjacent to the firehouse, for community events and private gatherings. The facility accommodates up to 150 seated guests and is available for rental at $225 with a $50 refundable cleaning deposit.
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Firefighter Benevolent Financial & Medical Support 1 activity
- Volunteer support and benefits administrationProvides access to NYS Volunteer Firefighter’s Benefit Law coverage for active members, including medical care and lost wage compensation for line-of-duty injuries or illnesses, and offers supplemental insurance for disability or death resulting from duty-related incidents.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$35K
Contributions & grants$12K35%
Program service revenue$4K12%
Investment income$4K12%
Other revenue$15K
expenses
Total expenses$43K
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Fundraising—
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balance sheet
Total assets$139K
Cash—
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Liabilities—
Net assets$137K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- American Fire Apparatus Company Partner — Supplied the department's first fire truck.
- Big Flats VFD Partner — Mutual aid partner for emergency response
- City of Corning Partner — Mutual aid partner for emergency response
- Corning Joint Fire District Government — Administrative and governing body under which East Corning Fire Department operates.
- Corning Joint Fire District Government — Provides fire, rescue, and medical first responder services in coordination with the East Corning Fire Department for the Town of Corning and Village of South Corning.
- Firemen’s Association of the State of New York Network — Members of the CJFD are eligible for FASNY benefits, including tuition reimbursement through the FASNY HELP program.
- Guthrie Corning Hospital Partner — Provides emergency protection and response services to Guthrie Corning Hospital.
- New York State Workers’ Compensation Board Government — Processes line of duty injury, illness, or death claims for active members under the NYS Volunteer Firefighter’s Benefit Law.
- Ray Rhinehart Government — Charter member of the department and former Corning town supervisor, after whom the community hall was rededicated in 2006.
- Ray Rhinehart Partner — Provided land, an old schoolhouse, and a 1950 International chassis used in the department's early operations.
- Steuben County Sheriff’s Department Government — Conducts non-fingerprint criminal history background checks for prospective volunteer firefighters as required by NYS Executive Law §837-o.
- Town of Corning Government — Provides fire, rescue, and EMS services to the Town of Corning.
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-Consensus Service Legitimizationmethodology: community-consensus_modelBy establishing fire protection services only where residents explicitly support and consent to participation, we ensure program legitimacy and sustainability because community ownership increases cooperation and long-term engagement.
- Neighbors Helping Neighbors Modelmethodology: neighbors_helping_neighborsBy recruiting and training local community members as emergency responders, we deliver fire and medical services because shared community identity and mutual responsibility increase trust, responsiveness, and commitment to collective safety.