named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Provides 24/7 emergency healthcare through a combination of volunteer EMTs and paid day staff, offering free emergency medical response to the community
Fire Suppression and Rescue
Volunteer-based fire protection and rescue services for the Town of Hague and surrounding areas, responding to structural fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergencies
Public Safety Education
Community outreach program providing safety tips on heat-related illness, boating safety, severe weather preparedness, and grill safety to prevent emergencies
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Emergency Ambulance & Medical Response 2 activities
- Emergency Response ServicesResponds to a wide range of emergencies including medical incidents, motor vehicle accidents, hazardous conditions, water rescues, structure and brush fires, and other rescue operations. Provides emergent and non-emergent medical transports with priority given to Hague residents, while also supporting regional needs based on staffing and availability.
- Operation of Ambulance and First Responder UnitsOperates one ALS and one BLS ambulance equipped with advanced life support equipment, as well as a non-transporting first responder vehicle (Medic 843) for rapid response to medical, fire, standby, and community calls. Ensures emergency medical care is available to the community and surrounding areas.
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Financial Assistance Policy Implementation 1 activity
- Community Emergency Medical Services Access SupportOffers financial hardship assistance and payment arrangements for patients unable to pay ambulance bills, ensuring access to emergency medical transport regardless of ability to pay.
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
- Fire and Life Safety Public EducationProvides public education on fire and emergency safety topics including smoke detector maintenance, use of A-B-C type fire extinguishers, home fire escape planning, electrical safety in older homes, and chimney/fireplace inspection. Also promotes boating safety, heat-related illness prevention, severe weather preparedness, and mental health awareness during summer months.
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 1 activity
- Volunteer Recruitment and Training ProgramRecruits volunteers for firefighting and emergency medical services and provides free in-house and state-approved training regardless of prior experience. Supplies all necessary equipment to volunteer members and maintains an active membership roster.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Seasonal Emergency Shelter OperationsOperates a certified cooling center during summer and a warming center during winter at the main station in Hague, NY, providing climate-controlled shelter, backup power, Wi-Fi, water, and drinks during extreme weather events or power outages.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$518K
Contributions & grants$139K27%
Program service revenue$379K73%
Investment income$510%
Other revenue$154
expenses
Total expenses$638K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.35M
Cash$341K
Investments$0
Liabilities$377K
Net assets$970K
Liquid reserves6.4 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +10.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 17
- ADAM DEBUQUE — 2ND LIEUTENANT
- CONNIE STEITZ — LIEUTENANT
- DAVE SNOW — FIRE CHIEF
- DONNA TRUDEAU — EMS CAPTAIN
- JAMES BELDEN — 1ST ASSISTANT CHIEF
- JON HANNA — BOARD MEMBER
- MARCY PEER — SAFETY
- MARTIN FITZGERALD — BOARD MEMBER
- MAUREEN CHERUBINI — PRESIDENT
- NATE SWINTON — 2ND ASSISTANT CHIEF
- PAT SCOVILLE — FIRE CAPTAIN
- RICHARD MYERS — SARGENT AT ARMS
- STEVE FLESCHHACKER — TREASURER
- TERRI DAVIS — SECRETARY AST CAP
- WALTER PERTERSON III — BOARD MEMBER
- WILLIAM FRITSKY — VICE PRESIDENT
- WILLIAM WELLS — LIEUTENANT
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Consumer Product Safety Commission Government — Cited source for turkey fryer incident data and safety warnings.
- E5 Support Services Partner — Partners with E5 Support Services for EMS staffing during daytime hours.
- Glens Falls Fire and Security Partner — Private company that performs fire inspections on behalf of the community, as the Hague Volunteer Fire Department does not conduct these services.
- Hague, New York Government — Primary community served by the fire department for emergency response and protective services.
- NYS Office of Emergency Management Government — Source of fire safety information provided on the department's website.
- National Fire Protection Association Partner — Cited source for candle fire statistics and safety guidance.
- Town of Hague Government — Provides annual contracted funding to support the operations of the Hague Volunteer Fire Department.
- Town of Hague Government — Receives support from the Town of Hague for operations.
- U.S. Coast Guard Government — Recommends use of U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets for boater safety.
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 Modelmethodology: community_volunteer_modelBy recruiting and training local residents as volunteer emergency responders, the department ensures rapid, community-tailored fire and emergency services because shared neighborhood ties increase responsiveness, trust, and accountability.
- Hybrid Funding Model for Sustainabilitymethodology: hybrid-funding_model_for_emsBy combining municipal funding, patient billing, fundraising, and revenue-generating non-emergent transports, the department sustains EMS operations because diversified income streams offset the shortfall from billing alone and ensure long-term service continuity.
- Preventive Risk Mitigation through Educationmethodology: preventive-risk-mitigationBy conducting home hazard assessments and promoting fire drills and escape planning, the department reduces the incidence and severity of home fires because proactive education increases household preparedness and decreases preventable risks.