named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
EMS Services
Provides basic emergency medical services and transports patients in partnership with Lancaster Volunteer Ambulance Corporation; handles approximately 85% of daily emergency calls
Fire Prevention Education
Offers fire safety resources and education to residents and businesses in the Alden community, including outreach for children
Fire Suppression and Rescue
Operates multiple engines, a snorkel truck, utility vehicles, and water rescue equipment to respond to fires, vehicle accidents, and technical rescues
Volunteer Recruitment and Training
Recruits and trains volunteer firefighters and EMTs through structured onboarding, weekly drills, and certification support
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 2 activities
- Emergency response servicesProvides fire and emergency medical services (EMS) to the community of Alden, NY, responding to incidents including fires, vehicle accidents, medical emergencies, and rescue operations. In 2025, responded to 653 incidents, with EMS comprising 457 of those responses and 85% of daily calls involving emergency medical services.
- Emergency response trainingConducts weekly training drills on Monday evenings to maintain operational readiness for emergency response, covering scenarios such as fires, vehicle accidents, and search and rescue operations.
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
- Fire prevention and community outreachProvides fire prevention resources to residents and businesses in Alden and participates in community events such as National Night Out at Alden Town Park to promote public safety and engagement.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Member recruitment and onboardingManages a structured recruitment process for prospective members, including in-person and phone-based application assistance, monthly application reviews, background checks through the Erie County Sheriff's Office, interviews with facility tours, member voting at monthly meetings, physical exams, Village Board approval, and onboarding support with turnout gear, paperwork, and mentorship.
- Reflective address sign programOperates a program for residents to order reflective address signs via mail-in forms or in person at Alden Village Hall or fire company headquarters, including processing payments and fulfilling orders.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$56K
Contributions & grants$5K9%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$1K2%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$78K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$1K
Grants paid out$550
balance sheet
Total assets$431K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$431K
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue -5.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 8
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEITH SITZMAN | Treasurer3rd Asst Ch | 3 | $300 |
| RICHARD HOPCIA | SergeantatArms | 3 | $300 |
| TAMMY LEWIS | Secretary | 3 | $300 |
| DAVIS CZAJKA | Steward | 3 | $100 |
| BRYCE GOSSEL | Fire Chief | 3 | $50 |
| RALPH AIREY | Financial Secretary | 3 | $25 |
| RANDALL MIKOS | President | 3 | $10 |
| TODD GAFFNEY | V President | 3 | $10 |
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Alden Fire Co. Network — Primary operating name used by Alden Hook & Ladder Fire Company Inc for community engagement and operations.
- Alden Village Board Government — Approved and authorized the establishment of the Alden Hose Company in 1899.
- Alden Village Hall Partner — Collaborates with the fire company to serve as a drop-off location for address sign orders.
- Erie County Sheriff's Office Government — Conducts full background checks for applicant screening.
- Facebook Network — Uses Facebook as a platform for public communication and outreach.
- Lancaster Volunteer Ambulance Corporation Partner — Partners with Alden Hook & Ladder Fire Company on every EMS call to ensure patients receive appropriate treatment and transportation.
- National Fire Protection Association Partner — Links to NFPA's Fire Prevention Week resources for public education.
- Village Board Government — Votes on applicants after internal company approval to finalize membership in the Alden Fire Department.
strategies · 4
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.
- Reactive Emergency Response Model 464 orgsmethodology: reactive_emergency_responseBy deploying only when called upon by the community, the fire company maintains a focused and efficient emergency response system, ensuring resources are used where and when they are most needed.shared approach: Volunteer-Based Emergency Response →
- Community Fire Safety Education 93 orgsmethodology: fire-safety-educationBy teaching fire safety to children, the organization aims to reduce fire incidents and improve emergency outcomes, because early education fosters lifelong safety behaviors and increases the likelihood of correct responses during emergencies.shared approach: Preventive Education →
- Proactive Readiness Through Structured Training 39 orgsmethodology: proactive-readiness-trainingBy conducting regular, structured training drills in both fire and emergency medical services, the organization ensures operational readiness and improves response effectiveness, because consistent practice builds muscle memory and coordination under pressure.shared approach: Training-Intensive Readiness →
- EMS Volunteer Capacity Building 29 orgsmethodology: ems_volunteer_pathwayBy offering an EMS-only volunteer pathway with training and certification support, the organization expands community medical response capacity, because lowering barriers to entry increases participation and strengthens emergency care infrastructure.shared approach: Hire for Character, Train for Skill →