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OWEGO EMERGENCY SQUAD INC

OWEGO, NY · EIN 831519429 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE E60 · Health Care · Micro (<$100K) · owegoems.org
revenue
$41K
expenses
$55K
net assets
$86K
employees
mission · from form 990

EMERGENCY SERVICES SERVING OWEGO AND THE SURROUNDING TIOGA COUNTY THROUGH VOLUNTEER WORK.

profile · synthesized from sources

Owego Emergency Squad Inc provides emergency medical services to the residents of Owego and Tioga County, New York, through a volunteer-based model. Established in 1948, the organization operates as part of the Village's EMS Department, delivering both basic and advanced life support via ambulance and fly-car units. Volunteers staff the service 24/7, responding to emergencies and maintaining readiness through ongoing training.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Emergency Medical Response
24/7 emergency medical services provided by volunteer EMTs and drivers, delivering both basic and advanced life support via ambulance and fly-car units
Length of Service Awards Program (LOSAP)
Service incentive program that provides retirement benefits to volunteers who earn at least 50 points annually through call responses, training, and other EMS-related activities
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Administer LOSAP program for volunteer ambulance workers
      Operates a Length of Service Awards Program (LOSAP) for volunteer ambulance personnel, funded through EMS ambulance transport revenues starting in 2025, with estimated annual costs of $46,800 and $1,677 in administrative expenses, established following a village referendum on March 19, 2024.
  • Medical Records Access & Privacy Compliance 1 activity
    • Facilitate access to medical records
      Enables access to pre-hospital care reports via the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) process coordinated through the Village of Owego Clerk's office.
  • Emergency Ambulance & Medical Response 1 activity
    • Provide emergency medical services to Owego and Tioga County
      Delivers continuous pre-hospital emergency medical care to residents of the Village of Owego and surrounding areas in Tioga County through volunteer emergency medical technicians certified in basic and advanced life support, operating 24/7 since 1948 under mutual aid or contract arrangements.
  • Community CPR and First Aid Training 1 activity
    • Train volunteer EMTs and drivers
      Provides comprehensive training for volunteer members and drivers, including certification as NYS Emergency Medical Technicians at basic and advanced levels, emergency vehicle operations, ambulance functionality checks, CPR certification, and familiarity with equipment and protocols in accordance with New York State Department of Health requirements.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Develop and maintain operational policies and documentation
      Creates, publishes, and maintains standard operating guidelines, safety data sheets for hazardous materials, and corporate records; ensures public access to required documents and compliance with regional protocols through SREMS REMAC collaboration.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$41K
Contributions & grants$34K83%
Program service revenue$7K17%
Investment income$350%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$55K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$86K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$86K
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue -28.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • EARL HARTMAN — DIRECTOR C
  • FRAN VANHOUSEN — DIRECTOR A
  • MIKE HOPKINS — DIRECTOR B
relationships · 13

Who they work with

  • Bill O'Connell Photography Partner — Photography partner providing images of the Squad's vehicle fleet.
  • EMS Department Partner — Collaborates with the local EMS department on emergency medical services delivery and documentation.
  • Glens Falls National Bank Government — Serves as the Program Trustee responsible for investing LOSAP funds under the administration of the NYS Comptroller.
  • ImageTrend Partner — Uses ImageTrend's Elite platform for electronic prehospital care reporting as the preferred software in the SREMS region.
  • McNeil & Company, Inc. Government — Utilizes McNeil & Company's ESIP e-learning platform for insurance-sponsored EMS training; OES members use a designated access code for credit.
  • Neighborhood Redemption Center Partner — Partner location where deposit refunds can be designated to Owego EMS.
  • New York State Government — Requires EMT certification and regulates EMT training and certification processes for Squad members.
  • New York State Department of Health Government — Follows training and certification requirements set by the New York State Department of Health for EMTs.
  • Office of the NYS Comptroller Government — Administers the LOSAP program and invests funds through the Program Trustee.
  • Penflex, Actuarial Services LLC Government — Contracted by the State as the Program Administrator for the LOSAP.
  • Susquehanna Regional Emergency Medical Services Council (SREMS), Inc. Partner — Collaborates with SREMS for regional EMS protocols, training events, and coordination within Tioga County and surrounding regions.
  • Tioga County Government — Provides emergency medical services to Tioga County through mutual aid or contract arrangements.
  • Village of Owego Clerk's office Government — Administers the FOIL process for releasing pre-hospital care reports on behalf of Owego Emergency Squad.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

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  • Standardized Clinical Documentation
    methodology: standardized-operations
    By using a uniform electronic reporting system, the organization ensures consistent, compliant, and efficient prehospital care documentation because standardized data entry improves data quality and regulatory adherence.
  • Volunteer-Based Emergency Response Model
    methodology: volunteer-based_emergency_response
    By leveraging a core of dedicated volunteers alongside limited paid staff, the organization ensures 24/7 emergency medical coverage because community participation and long-term service incentives sustain operational continuity and recruitment.