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C S HAWLEY CHEMICAL CO INC aka HALFMOON VOLUNTEER FIRE CO
WATERFORD, NY · EIN 341997707 · Form 990EZ · FY2023 · NTEE M24 · Public Safety & Disaster Relief · Micro (<$100K) · halfmoonfire.org
revenue
$68K
expenses
$44K
net assets
$213K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

VOLUNTEER FIRE CO

profile · synthesized from sources

Volunteer fire department serving the Towns of Halfmoon and Waterford in Saratoga County, New York. Provides fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue operations, and community safety education. Operates as an all-volunteer organization under the Halfmoon-Waterford Fire District No. 1, responding to approximately 800 calls annually across 14+ square miles.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Fire Safety Education
Provides public education on fire prevention, safety, and risk management to residents and local organizations
First Responder Program
Provides basic life support services using Emergency Medical Technicians, First Responders, and CPR-qualified firefighters; operates MED 32-4 and increases emergency medical response capacity
Junior Firemen Program
Youth program that trains young people in firefighting and emergency response principles, fostering future department membership
Water and Ice Rescue
Performs water and ice rescue operations on the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers using a 24-foot Sea Ark boat with 150 HP motor
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Volunteer Fire Department Support 1 activity
    • Facility planning and infrastructure development
      Plans for the construction of a new fire station and temporary operations facility to support ongoing emergency response operations.
  • Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
    • Fire safety education and community outreach
      Conducts fire safety education and public outreach programs as part of broader community safety initiatives.
  • Volunteer Fire Department Services 1 activity
    • Fire suppression and emergency response services
      Provides fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services (EMS) to the communities of Halfmoon and Waterford in Saratoga County, New York. Responds to approximately 400–800 emergency calls annually, including fire, rescue, and medical incidents, protecting life, property, and the environment.
  • Emergency Ambulance & Medical Response 1 activity
    • First Responder and emergency medical services (EMS) program
      Operates a First Responder program staffed by EMTs, First Responders, and CPR-qualified firefighters, enhancing emergency medical response capacity and increasing emergency call volume by one-third.
  • Emergency Response Vehicle Operations 1 activity
    • Water and ice rescue operations
      Conducts water and ice rescue operations on the Hudson and Mohawk rivers using a 24-foot Sea Ark boat equipped with a 150 HP motor.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Fire district governance and elections
      Conducts annual elections for Fire Commissioner to govern the fire district, with elected officials serving five-year terms, and holds public budget hearings as part of fiscal oversight.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$68K
Contributions & grants$58K85%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$280%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$44K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$213K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$213K
3 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +2.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • CARLA MCMAHON — Director
  • MARYANN BONVENTRE — Director
  • ZACHARY BROMBACHER — Director
relationships · 7

Who they work with

  • Board of Fire Commissioners Government — Collaborates with the Halfmoon Fire Department on governance and project updates.
  • Halfmoon Fire Department Partner — Operates as C.S. Hawley Chemical Company, also known as Halfmoon Fire Rescue or HMFD, serving the Halfmoon Fire District.
  • Halfmoon-Waterford Fire District No. 1 Government — Operates as part of the fire district serving the towns of Halfmoon and Waterford.
  • Halfmoon-Waterford Fire District No. 1 Government — Operates under the auspice of the fire district and receives professional training through its Training Division.
  • Microsoft Teams Partner — Utilizes Microsoft Teams as the platform for virtual public meetings.
  • New York State Government — Fire district established under New York State Town Law.
  • Senator Joseph Bruno Funder — Provided grant funding for the purchase of a water rescue boat and emergency equipment.
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.

  • Locally Governed, Community-Responsive Service Delivery
    methodology: local_governance
    By operating as a locally governed political subdivision with community-informed planning, we ensure accountability and alignment with local needs, because proximity to residents enables more responsive and trusted emergency services.
  • Mutual Aid and Interoperable Emergency Cooperation
    methodology: mutual_aid_cooperation
    By participating in mutual aid networks with regional emergency services, we enhance response capacity and training effectiveness, because shared resources and coordinated tactics improve outcomes during large-scale or complex incidents.
  • Volunteer-Based Emergency Response Model
    methodology: volunteer_based_response
    By leveraging trained community volunteers, we deliver professional emergency response services, because local staffing increases community ownership, responsiveness, and sustainable service delivery without reliance on paid personnel.