named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Emergency Response Operations
Provides fire suppression, vehicle extrication, medical response, and rescue services to the Montrose Fire District; operates two engines, a tower ladder, heavy rescue vehicle, mini attack unit, and utility vehicles
Fire Prevention and Community Education
Conducts public outreach on smoke detector safety, home fire exit planning, and fire prevention; promotes community awareness through news updates and social media
Volunteer Training Program
Offers comprehensive training including Basic and Interior Firefighting Operations, vehicle stabilization, extrication techniques, and Fire Police certification; conducted in partnership with Westchester County Department of Emergency Services
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Volunteer Fire Department Support 1 activity
- Conducts emergency response training exercisesRegularly conducts hands-on training for firefighters in vehicle stabilization, extrication techniques, and use of equipment such as farm jacks, air struts, ratchet straps, and chains. Training includes scenarios involving different crash configurations and is conducted in collaboration with regional departments and the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services.
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Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
- Hosts fundraising and community engagement eventsHosts an annual golf outing at West Point Golf Course, featuring breakfast, golf, dinner, and prize opportunities to engage supporters and raise funds for operations.
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 1 activity
- Operates a volunteer fire departmentProvides volunteer fire and emergency services to the Montrose Fire District, responding to approximately 300 emergency calls per year. The organization has served the community since 1919.
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
- Provides fire safety education to the communityShares fire safety reminders with residents following regional incidents and promotes Exit Drills In The Home (EDITH) to help families prepare for emergencies.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Participates in community parades and public eventsParticipates annually in fire service parades in Mahopac and Mount Kisco, including events honoring fallen firefighters and competing for awards. The organization received the Best Overall award in Mahopac in 2026, marking its third consecutive win.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$104K
Contributions & grants$10K10%
Program service revenue$115K111%
Investment income$2K2%
Other revenue$-23K
expenses
Total expenses$203K
Program expenses58%
Admin / overhead42%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$622K
Cash$152K
Investments$0
Liabilities$11K
Net assets$611K
Liquid reserves9.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -28.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 5
- AL ROUSE JR — TRUSTEE
- DAN BARRY — TRUSTEE
- KEN GILLEO SR — TRUSTEE
- KEVIN BELL — TRUSTEE
- KURT DAPSON — TRUSTEE
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Broadcastify Partner — Provides live audio feeds of Westchester County fire and EMS scanner communications
- Brookfield of Elmsford Partner — Donated vehicles for use in hands-on extrication training.
- Buchanan Fire Department Partner — Participated in joint advanced vehicle extrication training.
- Buchanan Fire Department Partner — Participates jointly in training exercises with Montrose Fire and Cortlandt Engine Company.
- Castle Auto & Towing of Chappaqua Partner — Donated vehicles for use in hands-on extrication training.
- Croton Fire Department Partner — Participated in joint advanced vehicle extrication training.
- Croton Fire Department Partner — Participates jointly in training exercises with Montrose Fire and Cortlandt Engine Company.
- Montrose Fire Partner — Collaborates with Montrose Fire, as evidenced by shared contact information for event registration.
- Montrose Fire Department Partner — Co-participated with Cortlandt Engine Company in a parade in Mahopac.
- Montrose Fire Department Partner — Jointly participated in the annual fireman's parade.
- Montrose Fire District Government — Operates within and serves the Montrose Fire District.
- Montrose Fire District Partner — Operates in conjunction with the Cortlandt Engine Company to serve the community.
- Montrose Fire District Partner — Operates jointly with the Cortlandt Engine Company #1, sharing personnel and mission for fire safety operations.
- Verplanck Fire Department Partner — Participated in joint advanced vehicle extrication training.
- Verplanck Fire Department Partner — Participates jointly in training exercises with Montrose Fire and Cortlandt Engine Company.
- Westchester County Department of Emergency Services Partner — Collaborates on training exercises including vehicle extrication and stabilization drills.
- Westchester County Department of Emergency Services Partner — Provided instructors and support for advanced vehicle extrication training.
- Westchester County Department of Emergency Services Partner — Provided instructors for a training session on vehicle stabilization techniques.
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.
- Preventive Fire Safety Educationmethodology: preventive_safety_educationBy promoting the installation and regular testing of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and advocating for fire extinguishers and door closure during fires, the organization enhances early detection and containment because proactive, household-level interventions reduce fire-related injuries and fatalities.
- Scenario-Based Skill Developmentmethodology: experiential_trainingBy using hands-on, scenario-based training with expert instruction, the organization builds practical, real-world firefighting and rescue skills because experiential learning produces higher retention and operational readiness than theoretical instruction alone.
- Volunteer-Driven Emergency Response Modelmethodology: volunteer_driven_emergency_responseBy relying on a fully volunteer-based workforce, the organization delivers emergency services through community engagement and local commitment, fostering civic ownership and operational sustainability because community members are invested in protecting their own neighborhoods.