named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Fire Protection Services
Provides fire suppression, rescue operations, and emergency response to incidents within the Town of Tonawanda
Mutual Aid Response
Assists neighboring jurisdictions with emergency response through mutual aid agreements
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Emergency Response Vehicle Operations 2 activities
- Operation of fire apparatus and emergency vehiclesOperates a modern fleet including two 2014 Pierce Impel engines (Engine 1 and Engine 2), a 2022 Pierce Velocity 107-foot aerial ladder truck (Ladder 6), a 2006 Pierce Dash rescue vehicle (Rescue 7), utility vehicles (Utility 4 and Utility 5), and chief officer command vehicles (Chief 9, Chief 9-1, Chief 9-2) for structural firefighting, technical rescue, traffic control, and incident command.
- Technical rescue training and operationsConducts hands-on and classroom training in passenger vehicle rescue, including vehicle stabilization, victim access, care, and disentanglement techniques; maintains technical rescue capability via Rescue 7 apparatus equipped with hydraulic tools, cribbing, air bags, and scene lighting.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Community engagement and public outreach eventsHosts annual community events including an open house at the main station, Halloween events featuring treats, donuts, and cider distributed from fire trucks, and other public engagement activities to showcase operations and strengthen community ties.
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 1 activity
- Emergency fire suppression and rescue servicesProvides fire suppression, specialized rescue, emergency medical services, and emergency response to residential and commercial areas in the Town of Tonawanda, New York. Responded to 175 incidents in 2026.
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
- Fire prevention and community risk reduction educationConducts fire prevention education, safety planning, emergency preparedness, and community risk reduction programs for residents and businesses in the Town of Tonawanda.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Fundraising activitiesOrganizes fundraising events such as the Summer Backyard BBQ Raffle and a meat raffle to support operations through community ticket sales and support.
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Mutual Aid Emergency Response 1 activity
- Mutual aid emergency responseProvides emergency response support to neighboring communities through a mutual aid system, including fire protection and rescue services at no cost to recipients.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Volunteer recruitment and supportRecruits and supports volunteers in operational, administrative, and community outreach roles within the fire department to sustain emergency response capacity.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$363K
Contributions & grants$54K15%
Program service revenue$230K63%
Investment income$3K1%
Other revenue$77K
expenses
Total expenses$67K
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$13K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$297K
Cash$297K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$297K
Liquid reserves53.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +245.4%
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Eggertsville Fire Company Partner — Donated an old hand-drawn hose reel to the Sheridan Park Volunteer Fire Company in 1929, marking the department's first piece of firefighting equipment.
- Erie County Government — Regional entity within which the department operates and provides emergency services beyond its immediate district.
- Facebook Partner — Used Facebook Live to conduct the raffle drawing and engage the community.
- Firehouse Solutions Government — Website design and hosting services provider for Sheridan Park Volunteer Fire Company
- Nothing Bundt Cakes Partner — Local business that donated treats to support fire company volunteers.
- Nothing Bundt Cakes Partner — Local business that provided treats to boost morale for fire company volunteers.
- Town of Tonawanda Government — Primary jurisdiction served by the fire company, with coordinated emergency response and community protection responsibilities.
- community partners Partner — Vital community partners who work alongside the fire company to keep the neighborhood safe.
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.
- Integrated Training Approach for Technical Rescuemethodology: integrated-training-approachBy combining classroom learning with hands-on practice in vehicle stabilization and victim disentanglement, firefighters achieve higher operational readiness because integrated training improves knowledge retention and real-world application during complex rescue operations.
- Proactive Risk Reduction Through Education and Trainingmethodology: proactive_risk_reduction_through_education_and_trainingBy investing in continuous training for firefighters and public education on fire prevention, the company reduces the likelihood and impact of emergencies because preparedness at both individual and organizational levels leads to faster, more effective responses and fewer incidents over time.
- Volunteer-Based Mutual Aid Modelmethodology: neighbors helping neighborsBy relying on local volunteers who are community members, the fire company strengthens emergency response because residents are personally invested in protecting their neighbors and neighborhoods, fostering trust and rapid mobilization through shared responsibility.