named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Prevention and Education
Engages in fire prevention, public education, and safety outreach to reduce community risk.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Provides Basic Life Support (BLS) transport and first response for medical emergencies using ambulances and EMS-equipped vehicles.
Fire Suppression
Responds to structure fires, vehicle fires, brush fires, and other fire-related incidents using two primary attack pumpers and support apparatus.
Technical Rescue
Conducts vehicle extrication, rope rescue, water rescue, and other technical rescues using specialized tools and training.
Wildland Firefighting
Responds to wildfires and rural fires using specialized wildland firefighting equipment and vehicles.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Emergency Response Vehicle Operations 2 activities
- Emergency vehicle fleet managementManages and maintains a fleet of emergency vehicles including first-due pumpers (2005 and 2001 American LaFrance), water supply and shuttle units, a 2010 Ferrara heavy rescue vehicle, BLS ambulance, and utility vehicles for wildland firefighting and EMS first response. Recently replaced aging vehicles with two new Ford F550 and F350 utility vehicles equipped for brush firefighting and EMS response, featuring enhanced electrical and safety systems.
- Operation of three fire stationsOperates and maintains three fire stations located at 13670 Briggs St (Chaffee), 12719 W Schutt Rd (Sardinia), and 10599 Genesee Rd (East Concord), each equipped with apparatus for emergency response.
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 2 activities
- Fire, rescue, and emergency medical servicesProvides fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services (EMS) to the Town of Sardinia and surrounding communities through mutual aid agreements. Responds to an average of 350–450 emergency calls annually, including fires, motor vehicle accidents, EMS incidents, traffic control, flooding, search and rescue, and animal rescues.
- Volunteer training and capacity buildingProvides free, ongoing training to volunteers in medical response, fire prevention, technical rescue, and safety, including in-house and state-certified programs. Conducted a three-night training program on fire officer duties featuring scenario-based exercises in conflict resolution, health and safety leadership, Incident Command System, incident size-up, and fire flow calculation.
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
- Community safety education and outreachProvides public safety resources and advisories, including winter weather preparedness tips authored by Assistant Chief Roblee, to help community members assess and respond to potential hazards.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Fundraising eventsHosts an annual tool raffle fundraiser offering food, drinks, and tool prizes for a $20 donation, including an early bird drawing for $100 awarded to both buyer and seller for tickets sold by August 26, and a grand prize $250 gift certificate from Sixt Lumber.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Volunteer recruitment and onboardingRecruits volunteer members through a structured application and review process that includes a printable application form, background checks with the Erie County Sheriff’s Office, in-person interviews, Board of Directors review and vote, final approval by the Sardinia Town Board, and orientation for newly approved members.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$491K
Contributions & grants$20K4%
Program service revenue$374K76%
Investment income$57K12%
Other revenue$40K
expenses
Total expenses$332K
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.97M
Cash$719K
Investments$0
Liabilities$5K
Net assets$1.97M
Liquid reserves26.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +14.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 9
- ALEXIS KOZMYCZ — DIRECTOR
- BRAD MONIN — DIRECTOR
- DAN HEINEMAN — DIRECTOR
- JACOB SCHWEICKERT — DIRECTOR
- JOHN KAMINSKI JR — VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
- JOHN PETERSON — DIRECTOR
- LELAND SMITH — DIRECTOR
- ROBIN ROOT — DIRECTOR
- SHANE MILLER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- American LaFrance Partner — Supplies fire apparatus used in primary fire attack operations
- Board of Directors Partner — Participated in reviewing operational and funding needs to approve apparatus replacement decisions.
- Erie County Government — References Erie County's Winter Storm Scale for assessing travel impacts during winter weather.
- Erie County Fire Safety Training Government — Provides access to state fire training courses and certification opportunities for members.
- Erie County Sheriff's Office Government — Conducts required background checks for prospective volunteer firefighters
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook as a platform to share updates and engage with the community.
- Ferrara Partner — Manufactures heavy rescue vehicle used for technical rescue and RIT operations
- Line Officers Partner — Involved in evaluating operational needs and implementing apparatus replacement decisions.
- NITTEC Government — Utilizes NITTEC's real-time road condition maps and mobile app to inform travel decisions during winter storms.
- National Weather Service Government — Relies on National Weather Service for official winter storm warnings and advisories.
- Sardinia Town Board Government — Provides final approval for membership in the Fire Company
- Sixt Lumber Partner — Corporate sponsor providing support for the annual tool raffle fundraiser and donating a $250 gift certificate as the grand prize.
- Town of Sardinia Government — Contracts with the fire company for services as part of the Town of Sardinia Fire Protection District No. 1 and provides a major portion of operational funding.
strategies · 2
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.
- Integrated Emergency Response Modelmethodology: integrated_emergency_responseBy combining fire suppression, medical services, prevention, and community education into a unified approach, the organization enhances public safety and mission effectiveness because integrated services allow for faster, more adaptive responses and improved community resilience.
- Volunteer-Based Service Model with Flexible Engagementmethodology: volunteer-based emergency responseBy relying entirely on volunteers and offering flexible service requirements (50 hours annually) across diverse roles—including emergency response, technical rescue, EMS, administration, and support—the organization sustains operational capacity and maximizes community participation because accessible, inclusive roles increase volunteer retention and broaden local ownership of public safety.