named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Bunker Gear Training
Video training on proper donning of bunker gear and readiness procedures, including radio placement and response preparation.
Forcible Entry Training
Instructional video series demonstrating forcible entry techniques used by FDNY firefighters on specialized training props.
Grant Program
Funds fire departments nationwide for thermal imaging cameras, CO2 detectors, calibration kits, personal safety systems, and technology upgrades.
Mother of All Drills
Training program featuring FDNY firefighters at the FDNY’s training academy “The Rock,” including live burn exercises in specialized training facilities.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 2 activities
- Building state-of-the-art fire training facilitiesConstructs advanced training facilities for fire departments, including live burn buildings and specialized props for realistic drill scenarios.
- Producing firefighter training videosCreates instructional videos featuring FDNY firefighters conducting drills at training academies and live burn buildings, demonstrating techniques such as forcible entry and proper donning of bunker gear to promote operational readiness.
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Volunteer Fire Department Support 1 activity
- Acquiring and supplying fire department vehicles and equipmentObtains and distributes cutting-edge fire vehicles, bunker gear, and modern tools and technology to firehouses and departments across the country to enhance operational readiness.
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Municipal and Community General Support 1 activity
- Funding fire department equipment, technology, and trainingProvides grants to fire departments nationwide for life-saving equipment, technology upgrades, and training facilities. Specific funded items include thermal imaging cameras, vehicle kits, CO2 detectors, calibration equipment, and personal safety systems.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.43M
Contributions & grants$851K60%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$575K40%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.44M
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$910K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$5.77M
Cash$330K
Investments$5.37M
Liabilities$948K
Net assets$4.82M
Liquid reserves47.4 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +160.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 8
- BRIAN WILLIAMS — DIRECTOR
- DAVID MORKAL — SECRETARY
- DEANNA MCDEVITT — DIRECTOR
- DENIS LEARY — PRESIDENT
- MARK BEZOS — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL FERDMAN — DIRECTOR
- RACHAEL RAY — DIRECTOR
- RONALD NASH — TREASURER
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- Detroit Fire Department Partner — Recipient of grants for thermal imaging cameras, vehicle kits, CO2 detectors, and calibration equipment.
- FDNY Partner — Collaborates with FDNY to produce and share firefighter training videos.
- Lieutenant Joseph P. DiBernardo Memorial Foundation Partner — Partner organization that received funding to purchase personal safety systems for fire departments in NY, NJ, and MA.
strategies · 2
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.
- Capacity Building Through Grantmaking 11 orgsmethodology: capacity_building_through_grantmakingBy providing targeted grants for equipment, infrastructure, and training, we strengthen the operational readiness and safety of fire departments, because access to high-level resources directly enhances firefighter effectiveness and community protection.shared approach: Capacity Building for Volunteer Fire Departments →
- Peer-to-Peer Training Dissemination 6 orgsmethodology: peer-to-peer_training_disseminationBy sharing high-quality training content through peer-to-peer networks, we improve firefighter preparedness across departments, because experiential learning and peer validation increase adoption and effectiveness of best practices.shared approach: Training-to-Capacity →