named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
First Responder Program
Emergency medical response program launched in 1989 in cooperation with Ogdensburg Volunteer Rescue Squad; provides basic life support and advanced equipment including AEDs, oxygen, and vital sign monitoring prior to ambulance arrival
Initial Attack Pumper Service
Provided by E-103 engine equipped with 1,000-gallon tank and 1,500 GPM pump with Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) for rapid response to structural fires
Rescue and EMS Response
Provided by R-50 and R-99 vehicles for motor vehicle accidents and emergency medical services, equipped with SCBA, EMS gear, and personnel transport
Water Supply for Structure Fires
Provided by ETA-80 and TA-8 tankers carrying 2,000 to 5,000 gallons of water with quick-dump capabilities for sustained firefighting operations
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Emergency Response Vehicle Operations 2 activities
- Conducts water hauling and fire suppression operationsProvides water hauling services to residents in the fire district and deploys tankers with capacities up to 5,000 gallons for fire suppression, including use of a Super Tanker and a 1992 International tanker.
- Operates and maintains firefighting and EMS vehiclesOwns and operates multiple specialized vehicles including a 2025 Freightliner M2 with 2100-gallon tank and 1000 GPM pump, a 2007 Darley-Spartan pumper with Compressed Air Foam System, and a 2018 Chevy 2500 for EMS calls, as well as a 2008 Ford F-450 for transporting chiefs and EMTs.
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 1 activity
- Provides fire, rescue, and emergency medical servicesResponds to fire calls, car accidents, and medical emergencies within the Heuvelton Fire District; provides emergency medical response and mutual aid to neighboring districts. Operates apparatus for structure fires, vehicle incidents, and EMS calls.
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Law Enforcement-Community Relations Programs 1 activity
- Provides non-emergency community contact and outreachMaintains a non-emergency phone line for community members to contact the department and participates in community events such as the Heuvelton Labor Day Parade and the Seaway Festival.
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Fire Service History Preservation 1 activity
- Restores and maintains historic fire apparatusOwns and fully restored a 1929 Sanford fire apparatus; documents and shares restoration progress, and operates the apparatus for ceremonial or demonstration purposes.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Manages volunteer membership and recruitmentRequires prospective members to be at least 18 years old, reside in the fire protection area for six months, submit an application signed by two active members, pay a $1 fee, and undergo biannual review of applications with a maintained waiting list.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$62K
Contributions & grants$39K63%
Program service revenue$14K22%
Investment income$720%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$67K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$20K
Grants paid out$4K
balance sheet
Total assets$117K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$117K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -47.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 2
- Jack Wood — Trustee
- Terry Harris — Trustee
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Firehouse Magazine Partner — Linked as a fire service publication
- Fireman's Association of the State of New York Network — Linked as a statewide fire service organization
- NYSP Helicopter Partner — Coordinates with NYSP Helicopter for joint operations or mutual aid responses.
- National Fire Protection Association Partner — Linked as a professional fire safety standards organization
- New York State Association of Fire Chiefs Partner — Linked as a professional association for fire chiefs
- New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control Government — Linked as a state fire safety and prevention agency
- Ogdensburg Volunteer Rescue Squad Partner — Collaborated to launch and support the First Responder emergency medical program.
- Ogdensburg Volunteer Rescue Squad Partner — Linked as a neighboring volunteer emergency response organization
- Philadelphia Volunteer Fire Department Partner — Purchased decommissioned low-band radio equipment from Heuvelton Volunteer Fire Company.
- Seaway Festival Partner — Participates in the Seaway Festival with department leadership and historic apparatus.
- St Lawrence County Fire Training Center Partner — Linked as a resource for fire training
- St Lawrence County Office of Emergency Services Government — Linked as a county emergency services department
- Village of Heuvelton Government — Collaborates with the Village of Heuvelton, as indicated by the link to the village homepage.
- WWNYTV Watertown Partner — Linked as a local media outlet
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.
- First Responder Medical Interventionmethodology: first_responder_programBy deploying trained firefighters as first responders, the organization improves patient outcomes through faster emergency medical care delivery, because reduced response times increase survival rates in medical and trauma emergencies.
- Volunteer-Based Emergency Response Modelmethodology: volunteer-based emergency responseBy leveraging a local volunteer force, the organization delivers emergency response and community support services, because community-rooted personnel increase operational responsiveness and strengthen public trust in critical moments.