named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Safety Education
Issues public safety alerts and guidance, such as cautions about downed power lines, to protect residents during and after storms
Emergency Response Services
Provides fire suppression, rescue operations, emergency medical services, and disaster relief to the community through volunteer firefighters and modern apparatus including Engine 140
Youth Scholarship Program
Offers scholarships to community-minded youth, supporting education and local engagement
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 1 activity
- Emergency response servicesResponds to emergency incidents including structure fires, brush fires, vehicle fires, vehicle accidents, medical emergencies (ALS/BLS), downed power lines, transformers, fallen tree limbs, and alarm calls in the Goldens Bridge and Lewisboro areas. The department responded to 362 emergency calls in 2024, 298 in 2025, and 110 calls from January to March 2026.
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Memorial and Veteran Honor Services 1 activity
- Memorial Day and community ceremoniesHosts an annual Memorial Day ceremony featuring the presentation of colors, roll call of local residents who served in World Wars, guest speakers, musical performances, ceremonial wreath placements at the American Legion Monument, and the raising of the American flag to half-staff in honor of fallen service members. The event was conducted even when the parade was canceled due to weather.
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Emergency Response Vehicle Operations 1 activity
- Operation of fire apparatus and emergency equipmentOperates Engine 140 as the primary fire attack engine, a custom apparatus designed to respond to a wide range of emergencies across a diverse coverage area including transportation corridors, commercial, educational, and religious facilities. The engine replaced a frontline unit that served over 30 years and was officially commissioned into service on July 4, 2026.
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Community Service and Charitable Outreach 1 activity
- Youth and community support programsOffers scholarships for community-minded youth and supports Scouting Organizations of America and other local charities as part of its community engagement and support initiatives.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Public safety alerts and community advisoriesIssues public safety alerts to inform residents about hazards such as downed electrical wires following storms, advising them to avoid affected areas to ensure personal safety and support emergency response efforts.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$72K
Contributions & grants$50K69%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$22K30%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$117K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$13K
balance sheet
Total assets$150K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$150K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -40.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 1
- DENNIS DELBORGO — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- 4Guys Fire Trucks Partner — Manufactured and delivered Engine 140 in collaboration with the Golden’s Bridge Fire Department.
- 4Guys Fire Trucks Partner — Supplier of the department's new Engine 140 apparatus
- Chabad of Bedford Partner — Rabbi Arik Wolf delivered an invocation during the Memorial Day ceremony.
- Golden’s Bridge Volunteer Fire Department Network — Joe Suozzi was an active member and leader in the organization, serving as Chief and Fire Commissioner.
- Lewisboro Volunteer Ambulance Corps Partner — Jointly participated in the Memorial Day ceremony with firefighters and members present in dress uniform.
- NYSEG Government — Coordinates with NYSEG for handling downed power lines and electrical emergencies.
- NYSEG Government — Utility partner responsible for responding to and managing downed electrical power lines.
- Scouting Organizations of America Partner — Supports Scouting Organizations of America as part of community improvement efforts.
- St. Joseph’s Church in Golden’s Bridge Partner — Fr. Jude Aguwa, parochial vicar, delivered an invocation during the Memorial Day ceremony.
- Town of Lewisboro Veterans Advisory Committee Partner — Committee members John Lemke and Mark Vibert participated in the ceremony, with Vibert presenting a tribute to a fallen WWII veteran.
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.
- Custom Apparatus Design for Local Conditions 464 orgsmethodology: custom_apparatus_designBy custom-designing fire apparatus to match local topography and operational needs, the department improves emergency response effectiveness because equipment tailored to specific geographic and infrastructural challenges enables faster, safer, and more reliable interventions.shared approach: Volunteer-Based Emergency Response →
- Volunteer-Based Emergency Response Model 464 orgsmethodology: volunteer_based_emergency_responseBy leveraging trained community volunteers for fire, rescue, and emergency medical services, the department ensures rapid, locally-informed emergency response because shared community identity increases accountability, trust, and operational familiarity with local conditions.shared approach: Volunteer-Based Emergency Response →
- Continuous Modernization and Training 39 orgsmethodology: continuous_modernization_and_trainingBy continuously modernizing equipment and training personnel, the department maintains high operational readiness because evolving threats and technologies require constant adaptation to ensure effective emergency response.shared approach: Training-Intensive Readiness →