named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Outreach & Education
Hosts fire prevention demonstrations, Halloween parties, Santa visits, and funds a high school scholarship award for local students
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Provides BLS-level emergency medical response using dedicated rescue vehicles staffed by EMTs and paramedics
Fire Suppression
Responds to structural, vehicle, and wildland fires using multiple engine companies and tankers equipped with pumps, water tanks, and attack lines
Hosebusters Firematic Drill Team
Competitive drill team participating in motorized and hose-tender firematic events across Northern New York and at the NYS championships
Mutual Aid Response
Provides fire and emergency response support to neighboring jurisdictions in Oneida and Herkimer Counties through formal mutual aid agreements
Rescue Operations
Conducts vehicle extrication, low-angle rope rescue, brush fires, and other technical rescues using specialized equipment and training
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 3 activities
- Emergency response data trackingTracks and reports annual emergency response call volume to monitor operational performance and community needs.
- Fire and emergency response servicesProvides fire suppression, emergency medical services (EMS), rescue operations, and mutual aid support to the Town of Deerfield, NY, and a 6-mile stretch of the New York State Thruway. Responds to structure fires, motor vehicle accidents, lost persons searches, flooded cellars, and other emergencies, operating through two fire stations and multiple apparatus units including engines, tankers, and rescue vehicles.
- Volunteer firefighter training and developmentProvides full training to new volunteer firefighters regardless of prior experience, resulting in nearly all participants becoming full members and some advancing to officer positions within the company.
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Emergency Response Vehicle Operations 1 activity
- Apparatus and equipment maintenance for emergency responseOperates and maintains a fleet of specialized emergency response vehicles including pumper trucks, rescue apparatus, tankers, UTVs, and EMS-equipped vehicles to ensure readiness for fire, rescue, and medical emergencies.
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Regional EMS Coordination and Quality Improvement 1 activity
- Emergency medical services (EMS) leadership and responseProvides medical operations leadership through a designated Medical Operations Officer and assistant; trains and deploys firefighters as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Paramedics to enhance emergency medical response and life-saving capabilities.
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
- Fire safety education and community outreachProvides fire safety education to the community on hazard awareness, prevention, and preparedness.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$114K
Contributions & grants$3K3%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1210%
Other revenue$110K
expenses
Total expenses$86K
Program expenses68%
Admin / overhead28%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$4K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$392K
Cash$163K
Investments$0
Liabilities$95K
Net assets$297K
Liquid reserves22.6 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -24.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORKY RISLEY | TREASURER | 20 | $1K |
| ROBERT DAY | FINANCIAL SE | 20 | $1K |
| RICHARD BISHOP | SECRETARY | 10 | $600 |
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- FEMA Government — Utilizes FEMA resources on fire prevention and community risk reduction for public education.
- Facebook Partner — Social media platform used for public communication
- Fire Commissioners Government — Government body that votes on new volunteer firefighter membership
- Herkimer County Government — Participates in mutual aid emergency response with Herkimer County departments.
- Instagram Partner — Social media platform used for public communication
- NFPA Government — References NFPA Home Fire Safety materials in community education efforts.
- New York State Thruway Government — Provides emergency response services along a 6-mile stretch of the highway.
- Oneida County Government — Participates in the Oneida County Mutual Aid System for emergency response support.
- Oneida County Partner — Collaborates through mutual aid agreements to provide fire fighting services to surrounding areas.
- Power Authority State of New York Funder — Provided grant funding for the purchase of a custom Seagraves pumper in 1988.
- Red Cross Partner — Partners with the Red Cross to provide fire safety resources for children and adults.
- Richard Prusko Partner — Chaplain providing spiritual support to the fire company.
- Sparky The Fire Dog Partner — Collaborates with Sparky The Fire Dog to promote children's fire safety education.
- Town of Deerfield Government — Provided a 2014 Kawasaki Mule 4010 4×4 to the fire company in 2017.
- X-twitter Partner — Social media platform used for public communication
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.
- Community-Based Volunteer Capacity Buildingmethodology: community-based_volunteer_trainingBy recruiting and training community members with no prior experience—and engaging youth early—the organization expands local emergency response capacity, because sustained volunteer participation depends on accessible entry points and long-term community investment in public safety.
- Integrated Emergency Medical Responsemethodology: cross_trained_emergency_responseBy cross-training firefighters as EMTs and integrating paramedics into firefighting teams, the organization enables immediate advanced medical care during fire and rescue operations, because rapid medical intervention improves patient outcomes in emergencies where time is critical.