named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Emergency Pre-Planning Initiative
Engages property owners to complete questionnaires and display visible address numbers to improve emergency response times and location accuracy.
Mutual Aid Response
Participates in regional mutual aid networks coordinated through Herkimer County 911 dispatch to support neighboring fire departments and enhance emergency response capabilities.
Raquette Lake Ambulance Squad
Provides emergency medical transport services; operates as part of the all-volunteer fire department with a 76-mile transport route to Utica, the longest in New York State.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Community Event Fundraising 2 activities
- Annual Big Auction fundraiserHosts an annual fundraising auction event on the Village Green each August, featuring a live auction, a 'Make Us an Offer' tent, food and beverage sales (including hot dogs, sodas, water, and chips), and branded merchandise such as $20 t-shirts. The 2023 event generated $32,800.
- Community fundraising and outreach eventsOrganizes recurring community fundraising and outreach events including a metal wall art raffle on July 4th, a fire extinguisher inspection and pancake breakfast on July 18th, a boot drive and coin drop during Labor Day Weekend, a month-long food drive in October with donation drop-offs at the Post Office, and a Hunter’s Dinner on October 24th.
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Regional EMS Coordination and Quality Improvement 1 activity
- Emergency pre-planning and 911 mappingConducts emergency pre-planning by collecting property and location data from residents to maintain confidential records for 911-style mapping and improve emergency response readiness.
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 1 activity
- Emergency response and fire protection servicesProvides fire protection and emergency response services to Fire District #3, the Town of Long Lake, and surrounding areas, including medical emergencies, motor vehicle and boating accidents, water and ice rescues, search and rescue operations, and structural, chimney, vehicle, and forest fires. Responds using a fire engine, tanker, fireboat, ambulance, and emergency snowmobile equipped for patient transport or firefighting on snow.
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Emergency Ambulance & Medical Response 1 activity
- Long-distance ambulance transportOperates the longest ambulance transport route in New York State, covering 76 miles from Raquette Lake to Utica for emergency medical care.
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Volunteer Fire Department Support 1 activity
- New fire station construction projectCompleted construction of a new fire station after nine years of community-supported effort, initiated to enhance emergency response capabilities for residents, property owners, and visitors in Raquette Lake. Received a $14,705 grant for furnishings in a new community meeting room as part of the project.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$383K
Contributions & grants$298K78%
Program service revenue$91K24%
Investment income$6960%
Other revenue$-7K
expenses
Total expenses$149K
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$5K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$3.13M
Cash$168K
Investments$0
Liabilities$927K
Net assets$2.20M
Liquid reserves13.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -24.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 8
- EUGENE LORIOT — VICE PRESIDENT
- GARY MILLER — ASST. CHIEF
- JAMES DILLON — TREASURER
- JENNIFER ERNENWEIN — CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
- KURT MURDOCK — ASST. CHIEF
- LORA BORNEMAN — SECRETARY
- MARK BIRD — FIRE CHIEF
- TED RIEHLE — PRESIDENT
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Adirondack Foundation Funder — Awarded a $14,705 grant for community room furnishings and facility support.
- Herkimer County Government — Provides 911 dispatch and mutual aid coordination for the Raquette Lake Fire Department.
- Herkimer County Government — Provides 911 dispatch services and supports mutual aid coordination for the Raquette Lake Fire Department.
- Inlet EMS Partner — Advanced life support providers from Inlet assist on ambulance transports for the Raquette Lake Ambulance Squad.
- Nicole's Heart Foundation Partner — Donated a portable AED to support emergency medical response capabilities of the Raquette Lake Volunteer Fire Department.
- Old Forge EMS Partner — Advanced life support providers from Old Forge assist on ambulance transports for the Raquette Lake Ambulance Squad.
- Raquette Lake Ladies Auxiliary Partner — Collaborates on fundraising events including a basket raffle and metal wall art raffle.
- Town of Long Lake Assessor’s Office Government — Source of lot number data used in emergency response planning.
- Woodgate EMS Partner — Advanced life support providers from Woodgate assist on ambulance transports for the Raquette Lake Ambulance Squad.
strategies · 5
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-Integrated Emergency Preparednessmethodology: community-based emergency pre-planningBy incorporating community-provided data on structures and locations into pre-incident planning, the department improves response accuracy and safety during emergencies, because locally informed situational awareness enables faster, more effective interventions.
- Infrastructure Modernization for Operational Resiliencemethodology: infrastructure modernizationBy replacing outdated facilities with modern, durable infrastructure, the department ensures long-term readiness and asset protection, because reliable, purpose-built stations directly support sustained emergency response capacity and vehicle maintenance.
- Multi-Use Facility Design for Dual Public Servicemethodology: multi-use facility designBy designing fire department infrastructure to include community meeting spaces, the organization strengthens civic engagement and public access, because shared facilities foster trust, increase transparency, and reinforce the department’s role as a community anchor.
- Mutual Aid Collaborationmethodology: mutual_aid_networkBy establishing formal agreements to share personnel, equipment, and emergency response support with neighboring fire departments, the organization extends its operational reach and enhances emergency resilience, because collective capacity improves response effectiveness during incidents beyond local capability.
- Volunteer-Powered Continuous Responsemethodology: 24/7 volunteer emergency responseBy maintaining a 24/7 on-call volunteer force, the department ensures immediate emergency response in a rural or low-resource setting, because sustained readiness through community commitment enables timely interventions despite limited full-time staffing.