named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Candy Cane Run
Annual holiday event where Santa Claus, escorted by fire department members, visits neighborhoods in Lake Carmel to distribute candy canes and spread holiday cheer; includes a toy drive for Toys for Tots
Explorer Post 2041
Youth program that engages young people in fire service activities; participates in community events such as pancake breakfast fundraisers
Smoke Detector Installation Program
Partnership with the Red Cross to install smoke detectors in homes; aimed at improving fire safety and prevention in the community
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 2 activities
- Fire and emergency medical services responseProvides fire protection and emergency medical services to residents of the Town of Kent and Lake Carmel, NY, responding to approximately 1,100–1,200 incidents annually, including fires, motor vehicle accidents, and EMS calls. In 2024, responded to 1,211 incidents, comprising 221 fires and 990 EMS calls.
- Vehicle fire suppression and emergency responseResponds to vehicle fires, including extinguishing flames and ensuring scene safety. For example, responded to a vehicle fire on Ontario Road on December 24, 2025, with units arriving shortly after dispatch and returning to service approximately 30 minutes later.
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Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
- Annual holiday community outreach (Candy Cane Run)Conducts the annual Candy Cane Run event, typically in December, during which Santa Claus is escorted through the Lake Carmel Fire District to distribute candy canes and collect new, unwrapped toys for the Toys for Tots program.
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Emergency Response Vehicle Operations 1 activity
- Motor vehicle accident response and scene managementResponds to motor vehicle accidents with services including scene security, hazard mitigation, traffic control, vehicle safety checks, and support for EMS during patient evaluation and transport. Coordinates with Town of Kent Police and Town of Patterson Ambulance, and typically returns to service within 30–40 minutes of dispatch.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.19M
Contributions & grants$1.03M87%
Program service revenue$77K6%
Investment income$1050%
Other revenue$76K
expenses
Total expenses$892K
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$157K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$5.34M
Cash$1.21M
Investments$1.78M
Liabilities$1.38M
Net assets$3.96M
Liquid reserves40.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +6.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 5
- GERALD KEANE — DIRECTOR
- KENNETH LAUNZINGER — DIRECTOR
- RYAN BENSON — DIRECTOR
- VICTORIA CECERE — DIRECTOR
- VINNY FIORENTINO — DIRECTOR
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- American Red Cross Partner — Provides CPR/First Aid instruction for LCFD members.
- Firehouse Solutions Partner — Designed and hosts the website for Lake Carmel Fire Department
- Lake Carmel Explorer Post 2041 Partner — Collaborated with the Lake Carmel Fire Department to host a pancake breakfast fundraiser at Applebee's in Brewster.
- Red Cross Partner — Collaborates with the Lake Carmel Fire Department on a smoke detector installation program to enhance community fire safety.
- Town of Kent Police Partner — Jointly responded to a motor vehicle accident on Route 52 in Lake Carmel.
- Town of Kent Police Partner — Jointly responded with the Lake Carmel Fire Department to a vehicle fire on Ontario Road and a motor vehicle accident on Route 52.
- Town of Kent Police Partner — Jointly responds with the Lake Carmel Fire Department to emergency incidents such as vehicle fires and motor vehicle accidents.
- Town of Patterson Ambulance Partner — Collaborated with the fire department during a motor vehicle accident response for medical evaluation and care.
- Town of Patterson Ambulance Partner — Jointly responded to a motor vehicle accident on Route 52 in Lake Carmel.
- Town of Patterson Ambulance Partner — Responded alongside the Lake Carmel Fire Department to a motor vehicle accident on Route 52 to provide emergency medical services.
- Town of Patterson Ambulance Partner — Responds alongside the Lake Carmel Fire Department to medical emergencies and motor vehicle accidents to provide patient care and transport.
- Toys for Tots Partner — Partnered with the Lake Carmel Fire Department during the Annual Candy Cane Run to collect new, unwrapped toys for children in need.
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 Fire Prevention Through Partnered Outreach 93 orgsmethodology: community-fire-prevention-partnershipBy partnering with established organizations like the Red Cross to install smoke detectors, we reduce fire-related risks in vulnerable households because collaborative outreach increases community trust and program reach.shared approach: Preventive Education →
- Public Safety Education to Prevent Emerging Hazards 93 orgsmethodology: public_safety_educationBy educating the public about emerging risks such as unsafe lithium-ion battery charging during Fire Prevention Week, we reduce preventable fires because targeted awareness campaigns shift community behaviors before incidents occur.shared approach: Preventive Education →
- Integrated Emergency Response for Scene Safety and Medical Support 75 orgsmethodology: integrated_emergency_responseBy deploying coordinated units using an integrated approach that includes scene security, hazard mitigation, and inter-agency medical support, we improve outcomes during emergencies because systematic response protocols ensure faster, safer, and more effective interventions.shared approach: Integrated Emergency Response →