named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Charitable and Social Activities
Organizes community outreach, charitable events, and social programs for members and families
Health and Safety Initiatives
Promotes occupational health, safety standards, and best practices among fire department personnel
Member Representation
Provides collective bargaining, legal, and workplace advocacy services for firefighter members
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 2 activities
- Funding and distributing coats to children through Operation WarmUses proceeds from the annual charity golf tournament to fund Operation Warm, which provides winter coats to children in Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade; distributed over 1,000 coats to students at Rochester schools including School #9 and School #22.
- Hosting charitable fundraising eventsOrganizes an annual charity golf tournament and hosted a pasta dinner fundraiser in 2019 at the Union Hall, with proceeds supporting charitable works including families of injured or deceased public safety officers.
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First Responder Family Scholarships 1 activity
- Awarding scholarships through the Elvis Reyes Memorial Scholarship programAdministers and funds the IAFF 1071 Elvis Reyes Memorial Scholarship, established in memory of a firefighter who died in the line of duty, awarding scholarships to children of IAFF Local 1071 members and Rochester City School District students; three scholarships were awarded in the first year (2020).
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
- Delivering fire prevention and safety educationProvides fire prevention and fire safety education to the public and operates a smoke detector installation program for residents in the Rochester community.
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Union and Member Organization Facility Operations 1 activity
- Managing union facility accessProvides rental access to the Union Building exclusively for active firefighters of the Rochester Fire Department.
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Member-Exclusive Resource Access 1 activity
- Operating a members-only website portalProvides a secure online platform accessible exclusively to current and retired members of IAFF Local 1071 for communication and resource sharing.
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 1 activity
- Providing emergency response servicesResponds to emergency incidents including fire suppression, emergency medical services (EMS), hazardous materials incidents, technical rescues, and victim extrication in the Rochester community.
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Firefighter Benevolent Financial & Medical Support 1 activity
- Supporting member well-being and professional developmentSupports the morale, intellectual, social, and economic well-being of members; provides support for sick members and honors the deceased; promotes professional skill development, pride, and community relations; and advances health, safety, and charitable activities for firefighters.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$492K
Contributions & grants$22K4%
Program service revenue$450K92%
Investment income$2710%
Other revenue$19K
expenses
Total expenses$511K
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$64K
Grants paid out$36K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.48M
Cash$128K
Investments$1.34M
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.48M
Liquid reserves34.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +17.6%
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- AFL-CIO Coalition — Member of the national labor federation through affiliation with the Rochester Labor Council.
- International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Network — Member of the national IAFF organization.
- Muscular Dystrophy Association Partner — Supports charitable initiatives in partnership with the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
- NY State Professional Fire Fighters Association (NYSPFFA) Network — Member of the state-level professional fire fighters association.
- Operation Warm Partner — Funded through proceeds from the annual golf tournament.
- Operation Warm Partner — Partner organization through which coats are purchased and distributed to school children.
- Operation Warm Partner — Partners with Operation Warm to support its charitable mission.
- RFD Two Percent Partner — Point of contact for firefighters interested in renting the Union Building.
- Retired Professional Fire Fighters Cancer Fund Partner — Engages in charitable support for retired fire fighters affected by cancer.
- Rochester City School District Partner — Provides scholarship opportunities to RCSD students through the Local 1071 Memorial Scholarship.
- Rochester Labor Council Coalition — Member of the local labor council representing fire fighters within the broader labor movement.
- Rochester Police Department Partner — Collaborated with firefighters on a charitable pasta dinner to support officers affected by injury and death.
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.
- Bipartisan Legislative Advocacy for Firefighter Health and Safetymethodology: bipartisan_legislative_advocacyBy supporting targeted legislation and political candidates through a bipartisan Political Action Committee, the organization advances firefighter health and safety because cross-party engagement increases policy influence and legislative effectiveness.
- Labor Solidarity as Foundation for Charitable Engagementmethodology: labor-solidarityBy grounding charitable activities in labor solidarity, the organization strengthens community impact because collective action and mutual support within the labor movement amplify social good and reinforce union values.
- Member Advocacy and Holistic Well-beingmethodology: member_advocacy_and_wellnessBy integrating advocacy, professional development, health and safety promotion, and community engagement, the organization improves both member welfare and community outcomes because holistic support strengthens labor solidarity and public trust.