named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Emergency Response
Provides fire suppression, EMS, rescue, and mutual aid services using nine apparatus units and over 40 volunteer members
Fire & Life Safety Education
Offers public resources and training on carbon monoxide safety, smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, and home fire escape planning
Vehicle Extrication Training
Conducts regular drills using specialized tools like the Jaws of Life to enhance rescue capabilities
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 2 activities
- Emergency response servicesProvides fire and emergency medical services (EMS) response to the U-Crest Fire District, including handling motor vehicle accidents, EMS incidents, and mutual aid requests. Responded to 721 emergency calls between January 1, 2026 and June 2026.
- Volunteer firefighter recruitment and trainingConducts ongoing recruitment of volunteer firefighters regardless of prior experience and participates in regional efforts to improve firefighter retention. Provides hands-on training, including vehicle extrication and stabilization drills using specialized equipment.
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
- Fire safety education and preventionProvides fire and life safety education to the community through resources such as videos, infographics, downloadable checklists, and social media content, along with conducting training drills and promoting prevention practices.
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Emergency Response Vehicle Operations 1 activity
- Operation of fire and rescue apparatusMaintains and operates a fleet of fire and rescue vehicles including a 2012 Pierce Saber engine, 2014 Pierce Arrow XT aerial ladder truck, 2019 Pierce Enforcer rescue vehicle, 2024 Chevy Silverado rescue vehicle, and support vehicles for emergency response operations.
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Transparent Governance Meetings 1 activity
- Special district governanceHolds official special district meetings and annual budget hearings at the fire department hall, fulfilling statutory responsibilities for local fire district governance.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$74K
Contributions & grants$1K2%
Program service revenue$33K44%
Investment income$4K5%
Other revenue$6K
expenses
Total expenses$47K
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balance sheet
Total assets$259K
Cash—
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Net assets$256K
4 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +12.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 3
- ALEX HAVERNICK — DIRECTOR
- SCOTT BUCHANAN — DIRECTOR
- SCOTT HAVERNICK SR — DIRECTOR
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- FEMA Government — Provides funding through the SAFER Grant program to support firefighter recruitment and retention efforts
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to share updates and engage with the community.
- JoinCheektowagaFire.com Partner — Town-wide volunteer recruitment project in which U-Crest Fire Company participates
- M&M U Pull It Partner — Provided support for vehicle extrication and stabilization training drill.
- Mutual Aid Request Partner — Provides emergency response support to other agencies through mutual aid agreements.
- Walden Fire District Government — FEMA SAFER Grant recipient that funds the UCrestFire.org website and related recruitment programs
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 Volunteer Engagementmethodology: community_volunteer_engagementBy engaging community members as volunteers in public safety, we strengthen local emergency response because locally embedded personnel increase capacity and foster trust-based coordination during crises.
- Community-Based Safety Educationmethodology: community-based safety educationBy distributing fire and life safety information through multimedia formats that encourage community sharing, we produce broader public awareness because peer-mediated dissemination increases reach and engagement.
- Integrated Emergency Response and Preventionmethodology: integrated emergency response and preventionBy combining emergency response with public education and prevention initiatives, we produce stronger community safety outcomes because addressing root causes reduces incident frequency and builds public resilience.