named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
9-1-1 Driveway Marker Installation
Installs and maintains nearly 700 9-1-1 driveway markers across the fire protection district to ensure emergency responders can locate homes quickly in all weather conditions.
Fire and EMS Training
Provides certification programs for new members including Basic Exterior Firefighter Operations (BEFO), Interior Firefighting Operations (IFO), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B), Certified First Responder (CFR), and Fire Police Officer training.
School Kids Fire Safety Presentations
Annual fire safety education program for students at Wheelerville Union Free School, covering smoke alarms, evacuation plans, 9-1-1 calling procedures, and hands-on hose line experience.
Special Event Standby Services
Provides on-site emergency standby coverage for community events including fireworks displays, Polar Plunge, foot races, and triathlons, with fire, EMS, and traffic control support.
Station Tours and Community Outreach
Offers tours of the fire station to residents and community groups to educate the public about fire department operations, equipment, and safety practices.
Stop the Bleed and CPR Training
Provides Stop the Bleed trauma response training and CPR certification to firefighters and community members to improve emergency medical response capabilities.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Community CPR and First Aid Training 1 activity
- Community emergency preparedness trainingTrains community members in life-saving techniques, including Stop the Bleed training for severe trauma response (55 participants) and CPR certification for members, auxiliary, and family members, enhancing public readiness for medical emergencies.
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
- Community safety education and outreachConducts fire safety education for students at Wheelerville Union Free School annually, hosts station tours for hundreds of residents, and organizes Kids Safety Day events featuring interactive safety demonstrations with local partners. Provided fire safety presentations and tours to over 50 students in fall 2021.
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Event Medical Standby Services 1 activity
- Event standby emergency servicesProvides emergency standby coverage at community events including fireworks displays, Polar Plunge events on Caroga Lake (with ice rescue crew and boat ramp access), Peck Lake Triathlon, and Wheelerville School Foot Race, offering fire, EMS, traffic control, and first aid support.
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 1 activity
- Fire and rescue emergency responseProvides fire suppression, search and rescue, and emergency response services to a 100-square-mile area in the Adirondack Park, including the towns of Caroga, Bleecker, and Piseco, responding to structural fires, natural or man-made disasters, and mutual aid requests. Operates under contract with the Town of Caroga, Town of Bleecker, and Piseco Fire Company.
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Volunteer Fire Department Support 1 activity
- Fire station operations and infrastructure managementOperates and maintains a fire station facility funded by a 20-year mortgage, constructed in 2020 through volunteer labor and community donations, with ongoing efforts to pay off the mortgage early to improve financial stability.
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Emergency Response Vehicle Operations 1 activity
- Maintenance and replacement of fire apparatus and equipmentMaintains, upgrades, and replaces firetrucks, rescue vehicles, pumps, hand tools, and related equipment to meet NFPA standards and operational needs, including retiring aging apparatus such as a pump in service for 50 years. Operates Unit 314 equipped with a 1250 GPM pump, 1500-gallon water tank, attack lines, breathing apparatus, defibrillator, and lighting systems.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Emergency medical and firefighter training programsProvides and funds comprehensive training for members, including 150-hour EMT-Basic, 50-hour Certified First Responder, 79-hour BEFO w/HMFRO, 49-hour IFO, and 21-hour Fire Police Officer courses. Offers optional specialized training in vehicle extrication, ice rescue, wildland firefighting, fire investigation, and officer development.
- Public safety infrastructure installationInstalled nearly 700 9-1-1 driveway markers across the fire protection district, covering Caroga, Bleecker, and Arietta, to improve emergency response accuracy and efficiency.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$312K
Contributions & grants$28K9%
Program service revenue$273K87%
Investment income$11K3%
Other revenue$142
expenses
Total expenses$284K
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$2.88M
Cash$169K
Investments$0
Liabilities$961K
Net assets$1.92M
Liquid reserves7.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +15.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- ALAN PECK — DIRECTOR
- BRIAN MCINTOSH — TREASURER
- CHRISTOPHER ACKERKNECHT — PRESIDENT
- GEORGE COSSELMAN — DIRECTOR
- JOHN DELESKY — SECRETARY
- ROBERT SULLIVAN — VICE PRESIDE
- TERRENCE SCHARPOU — DIRECTOR
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- American College of Surgeons Partner — Provided Stop the Bleed curriculum used to train 55 local firefighters and community members.
- Canada Lake Conservation Assoc Partner — Uses fire company meeting room for organizational meetings.
- Caroga Lakeview Store Partner — Sponsors the annual Fire and Ice fishing tournament organized by the fire company.
- EONE Government — Manufacturer of the fire apparatus used by the department (Unit 314)
- Fulton Co Sheriffs Dept Partner — Shares facility access 24/7 and collaborates on joint safety events such as Kids Safety Day.
- Local Conservation Police Partner — Shares facility access 24/7.
- NY State Police Partner — Shares facility access 24/7 and participates in joint safety education events.
- NYS Forest Rangers Partner — Shares facility access 24/7 and participates in Kids Safety Day events.
- National Fire Protection Association Government — Follows NFPA standards for firetruck age and maintenance requirements.
- National Grid Partner — Participated in Kids Safety Day events to provide utility safety education.
- New York State OFPC Government — Approved provider of Firefighter 1 certification courses including BEFO and IFO.
- Piseco Fire Company Partner — Contracts with the fire company to provide fire and emergency services.
- Town Clerks Office Partner — Collaborated on installation of nearly 700 9-1-1 driveway markers across the fire protection district.
- Town of Bleecker Partner — Contracts with the fire company to provide fire and emergency services.
- Town of Caroga Partner — Contracts with the fire company to provide fire and emergency services.
- West Caroga Lake Assoc Partner — Uses fire company meeting room for organizational meetings.
- Wheelerville Union Free School Partner — Hosts annual fire safety presentations and has participated in station visits and safety education 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.
- All-Volunteer Service Modelmethodology: all_volunteer_modelBy relying on a dedicated volunteer workforce drawn from the local community, the organization ensures timely emergency response in rural areas because shared community commitment increases reliability and reduces staffing costs, enabling sustainable service delivery where paid personnel may not be feasible.
- Family-Engaged Fire Safety Educationmethodology: family_engaged_fire_safety_educationBy involving children as active participants in fire safety education, the organization promotes household-level behavior change because youth engagement encourages family discussions and actions around smoke alarm testing and home safety planning.
- Safety-First Training and Certificationmethodology: safety_first_operational_readinessBy requiring foundational certification and ongoing training tailored to individual readiness and comfort, the organization ensures operational competence and member safety because structured, competency-based progression reduces risk during emergency responses and increases mission effectiveness.