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Livonia Hook & Ladder Company No 1

Livonia, NY · EIN 010721193 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE M24 · Public Safety & Disaster Relief · Micro (<$100K) · livoniafiredept.org
revenue
$63K
expenses
$44K
net assets
$91K
employees
mission · from form 990

Provide professional emergency services including fire prevention, fire suppression, rescue, and basic life support.

profile · synthesized from sources

Livonia Hook & Ladder Company No 1, operating as the Livonia Fire Department, provides professional emergency services including fire suppression, rescue, and basic life support to the Town of Livonia, NY. The department is staffed by volunteers and serves approximately 5,000 residents across a 30-square-mile district. It also conducts fire prevention education, community outreach, and special operations such as rope and water rescue.

named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

EDITH Program
Organizes community-wide Exit Drills In The Home to promote household fire preparedness and evacuation planning.
F.A.S.T. (Firefighter Assist & Search Team)
Special operations unit focused on locating and rescuing firefighters in distress during emergencies.
Fire Prevention Education
Provides fire safety presentations to schools, covering "Stop, Drop and Roll," "Crawl Low in Smoke," and firefighter familiarization for students from preschool through junior high.
Freddie the Fire Truck Outreach
Uses a mobile educational unit to bring fire safety demonstrations to schools, fairs, and community events.
Junior Firefighter Program
Engages teens aged 14–17 in training and department activities to prepare them for future roles as volunteer firefighters.
Rope Rescue Team
Highly trained team specializing in technical rescues in challenging terrain or structures.
Water Rescue Team
Responds to incidents involving cold, warm, and ice water environments within the district.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Fire Safety Education & Prevention 4 activities
    • Controlled burn notifications
      Accepts public notifications for controlled burns as part of its fire prevention and community safety responsibilities.
    • Fire extinguisher training and facility drills
      Offers annual fire extinguisher training for local residents and conducts specialized fire drills and staff training at nursing homes, senior housing, and facilities for adults with disabilities.
    • Fire safety education and community outreach
      Delivers fire prevention education programs to schools and the public, including fire safety presentations on "Stop, Drop and Roll" and "Crawl Low in Smoke," use of the "Freddie the Fire Truck" exhibit, participation in community events such as Hemlock Fair and Livonia Community Days, and promotion of the EDITH (Exit Drills In The Home) program to improve home fire preparedness.
    • Smoke detector distribution and installation
      Distributes free smoke detectors to low-income families and assists with their installation to promote residential fire safety.
  • Disaster and Line-of-Duty Memorialization 1 activity
    • Community ceremonies and memorials
      Hosts formal dedication ceremonies and commemorations, including a 10th-anniversary event for the 9/11 attacks featuring a memorial constructed from a World Trade Center steel I-beam, and displays historical artifacts such as a fire department helmet and state award plaque from past Assistant Chief Andrew Eve.
  • Volunteer Fire Department Services 1 activity
    • Emergency fire and rescue services
      Provides professional emergency services including fire suppression, fire prevention, motor vehicle incident response, rope rescue, traffic control, ice and water rescue, and basic life support to approximately 5,000 residents across a 30-square-mile area in the Town of Livonia, NY, and surrounding communities.
  • Youth Firefighter Training Programs 1 activity
    • Junior firefighter program
      Operates a junior firefighter program for youth aged 14 to 18, providing training and engagement opportunities to develop future emergency responders.
  • Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
    • Juvenile fire starter counseling
      Provides counseling and rehabilitation services for juvenile fire starters who have been involved in prior fire-related incidents.
  • Emergency Response Vehicle Operations 1 activity
    • Specialized emergency response teams
      Operates specialized response units including a Firefighter Assist & Search Team (F.A.S.T.), a rope rescue team, and a cold, warm, and ice water rescue response team to enhance operational capabilities during complex emergencies.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$63K
Contributions & grants$44K71%
Program service revenue
Investment income$1K2%
Other revenue$12K
expenses
Total expenses$44K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$91K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$91K
3 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +42.0%
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • Conesus Fire Department Partner — Donated funds toward the purchase of "Freddie the Fire Truck" educational exhibit.
  • Eastman Kodak Company Partner — Donated funds toward the purchase of "Freddie the Fire Truck" educational exhibit.
  • Hemlock Fire Department Partner — Donated funds toward the purchase of "Freddie the Fire Truck" educational exhibit.
  • Lakeville Fire Department Partner — Donated funds toward the purchase of "Freddie the Fire Truck" educational exhibit.
  • Livingston County Government — Director of Emergency Management for Livingston County served as keynote speaker at the 9/11 memorial ceremony.
  • Livonia Central School Partner — Donated funds toward the purchase of "Freddie the Fire Truck" educational exhibit.
  • Livonia Joint Fire District Partner — Collaborates with the fire department as a community partner to share information.
  • Livonia Kiwanis Club Partner — Donated funds toward the purchase of "Freddie the Fire Truck" educational exhibit.
  • Livonia Rotary Club Partner — Donated funds toward the purchase of "Freddie the Fire Truck" educational exhibit.
  • Maletta Foundation Funder — Provided financial support for the purchase of "Freddie the Fire Truck" educational exhibit.
  • Town of Livonia Government — Donated funds toward the purchase of "Freddie the Fire Truck" educational exhibit.
  • Village of Livonia Government — Donated funds toward the purchase of "Freddie the Fire Truck" educational exhibit.
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.

  • Child-Focused Fire Safety Education
    methodology: child-focused_fire_safety_education
    By using age-appropriate, interactive methods to teach fire response behaviors, we improve children's retention and reaction during emergencies because developmentally tailored education increases engagement and effectiveness.
  • Community-Based Volunteer Model
    methodology: community-based_volunteer_model
    By recruiting and training local volunteers, we deliver emergency services effectively because community members are more readily available and deeply invested in local public safety outcomes.
  • Fire Prevention Through Regulated Burning
    methodology: fire_prevention_through_regulated_burning
    By managing controlled burn notifications, we reduce the risk of uncontrolled wildfires and enhance public safety because proactive oversight prevents accidental fires and ensures community preparedness.
  • Juvenile Fire Setter Intervention
    methodology: juvenile_fire_setter_intervention
    By addressing the underlying behavioral causes of fire-setting in youth through counseling and rehabilitation, we prevent repeat incidents because targeted intervention reduces recidivism through psychological support and education.