named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Open House
Hosts community event featuring fire department demonstrations, equipment displays, and safety education
Emergency Response
Provides round-the-clock fire, rescue, and emergency medical services via ALS engines, ambulance, and ladder truck across Saratoga Springs
Fire Prevention
Conducts public education on fire safety, including smoke alarm awareness and holiday cooking safety
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 1 activity
- Emergency response servicesProvides fire, rescue, and medical emergency response services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week across a geographic area of over 29 square miles. Responded to 6,314 emergency calls in 2022.
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Firefighter Labor and Advocacy Representation 1 activity
- Firefighter representation and labor advocacyRepresents firefighters through association activities, including leadership recognition and formal recommendations to public safety officials, such as the 2023 recommendation to remove and replace Fire Chief Joseph Dolan following a vote of no confidence.
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
- Public safety education and community outreachProduces and shares safety education videos and hosts annual open house events, such as the one held on October 14, 2023, from 1 PM to 4 PM, to promote community safety and engagement.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$143K
Contributions & grants$42K29%
Program service revenue$17K12%
Investment income$140%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$127K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$14K
balance sheet
Total assets$47K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$47K
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +69.2%
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- IAFF 2nd District Network — Member of the IAFF 2nd District network
- International Association of Fire Fighters Network — IAFF Local 343 is an affiliate of the International Association of Fire Fighters.
- New York State Professional Fire Fighters Association Network — IAFF Local 343 is a member of the New York State Professional Fire Fighters Association (NYSPFFA).
- New York State Professional Fire Fighters Association Network — State-level affiliate recognizing local union leadership.
- New York State Professional Fire Fighters Association Partner — Honored Joseph Brimhall, President of IAFF Local 343, as Union Man of the Year.
- Saratoga Springs Police Department Government — Dispatches the Saratoga Springs Fire Department for emergency responses.
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.
- Collective Advocacy for Firefighter Representationmethodology: labor_representationBy organizing firefighters into a collective association, the union advances their interests and improves working conditions through unified advocacy, because group representation amplifies individual voices in policy and labor negotiations.
- Fire Prevention Through Targeted Safety Educationmethodology: fire-prevention-educationBy delivering focused fire-prevention education—such as safe cooking practices during holidays—the organization reduces the incidence of preventable fires, because behavioral change is driven by timely, context-specific awareness campaigns.
- Rapid Emergency Response as Core Interventionmethodology: rapid_response_interventionBy prioritizing rapid response and appropriate intervention during emergencies, the organization minimizes harm and saves lives, because timely action is critical in containing fires, rescuing individuals, and delivering emergency medical care.