named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Safety Initiatives
Runs public outreach programs including hydrant adoption campaigns and ice-resurfacing operations to enhance community safety.
Emergency Response
Provides firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical services through Engine 106 and Utility 13 apparatus for incidents in Mount Kisco and surrounding areas.
Mutual Aid
Collaborates with neighboring fire departments such as Bedford Hills and Katonah for joint operations and shares resources during large-scale incidents.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Emergency Response Vehicle Operations 1 activity
- Conduct fire and rescue training exercisesPerforms regular training exercises in skills such as vertical ventilation and demolition using decommissioned structures, such as an old shed, to maintain operational readiness and proficiency in emergency response techniques.
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 1 activity
- Provide fire protection and emergency response servicesResponds to emergency calls including fires, medical rescues, and accidents within the Village/Town of Mount Kisco and surrounding contracted areas, with documented responses to incidents such as residential fires, structure fires, and vehicle accidents. In 2025, responded to 511 emergency calls, and provided mutual aid to neighboring communities including Armonk and Bedford Village.
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Ice Rink Operations and Winter Sports Programming 1 activity
- Support public safety and community servicesProvides non-emergency support to the community, including assisting the Mt. Kisco Recreation Department by improving ice conditions on Leonard Park Pond with over 9,000 gallons of water to enable safe public skating.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$374K
Contributions & grants$17K4%
Program service revenue$176K47%
Investment income$182K49%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$267K
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$2.25M
Cash$61K
Investments$1.35M
Liabilities$336K
Net assets$1.92M
Liquid reserves63.2 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +55.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 13
- Chris Ross — Director
- Eric Hartmann — Vice President
- George N Rubin Jr — Treasurer
- Jan Johannessen — Secretary
- John A Marshall III — Financial Secretary
- Jon Bruno — Director
- Jon Pucila — Director
- Matt Pucila — Captain
- Nick Porretto — Director
- Peter Hughes Jr — Director
- Ray J Vetrano — Director
- Ray Zaccari — Chief
- Robert Lombardo — President
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Bedford Hills Fire Department Partner — Collaborated with IFCO to improve ice conditions at Leonard Park Pond.
- Bedford Hills Fire Department Partner — Collaborated with Independent Fire Company during ice maintenance operations at Leonard Park Pond.
- Glenville Volunteer Fire Company Partner — Recognized in a guestbook entry, indicating a relationship or connection with the fire company.
- Katonah Fire Department Partner — Collaborated with IFCO to improve ice conditions at Leonard Park Pond.
- Katonah Fire Department Partner — Collaborated with Independent Fire Company during ice maintenance operations at Leonard Park Pond.
- Mount Kisco Ancients Fife & Drum Corps Partner — Linked organization participating in community events alongside the fire company.
- Mt. Kisco EMS Partner — Jointly responded with IFCO to a medical rescue in Leonard Park.
- Mt. Kisco EMS Partner — Jointly responded with Independent Fire Company to a medical rescue in Leonard Park.
- Mt. Kisco Recreation Department Partner — Requested IFCO's assistance in improving ice conditions at Leonard Park Pond.
- Mt. Kisco Recreation Department Partner — Requested assistance from Independent Fire Company to improve ice conditions at Leonard Park Pond for public skating.
- Town of Broome VFD Partner — Received Engine 105 as a donation from Independent Fire Co of Mt Kisco Inc.
- Village/Town of Mount Kisco Government — Provides fire protection services under contract to the Village/Town of Mount Kisco.
- Westchester County Police Department Partner — Assisted in a medical rescue operation in Leonard Park alongside Independent Fire Company.
- Westchester County Police Department Partner — Jointly responded with IFCO to a medical rescue in Leonard Park.
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.
- Community-Supported Operations Modelmethodology: community-supported_operationsBy relying on public donations, the organization sustains and upgrades firefighting equipment and services, because community investment strengthens local ownership and ensures resource availability for emergency response.
- Mutual Aid and Cross-Jurisdictional Responsemethodology: mutual_aid_and_cross_jurisdiction_responseBy providing emergency response beyond jurisdictional boundaries, the company ensures rapid intervention during incidents encountered in transit, because immediate action improves outcomes and strengthens regional cooperation.
- Training Through Decommissioned Structuresmethodology: training-through-utilizationBy using decommissioned structures for hands-on training, the fire company enhances firefighter preparedness and operational effectiveness in real-world scenarios, because realistic environments improve skill retention and tactical decision-making.