named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Blood Drive
Hosts community blood donation events in partnership with blood banks to support regional medical needs
Candy Cane Run
Annual holiday event where Santa is escorted through Bedford Village for family photos, using fire apparatus with limited lights and no sirens for sensory comfort
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Provides emergency medical response and transport support in collaboration with regional ambulance services
Fire Suppression
Responds to structural, vehicle, and wildland fires within the Bedford Village Fire District and through mutual aid agreements with neighboring communities
First Responder Information Night
Community outreach event to recruit and educate potential volunteers about emergency service opportunities
Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Response
Performs rescue operations, extrication, and scene management at traffic collisions
Toys for Tots
Annual toy drive collecting new, unwrapped toys for children in Westchester and Putnam Counties during the holiday season
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 3 activities
- Provide fire prevention and rescue servicesConducts fire prevention activities and provides rescue services to the community, including structural firefighting and emergency response operations.
- Recruit and train volunteer firefighters and EMTsRecruits volunteers to serve as firefighters, EMTs, and associate members, and provides them with equipment, training, and membership pathways—including specialized tracks in Fire Essentials or EMT-Basic—to enhance community emergency response capacity.
- Respond to fires, medical emergencies, and motor vehicle accidentsProvides emergency response services for fire incidents, emergency medical services (EMS), and motor vehicle accidents (MVA) within the Bedford Village Fire District and neighboring communities. In 2024 alone, responded to 318 fire incidents, 234 EMS incidents, and 37 MVAs.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Collect toy donations for Toys for TotsCollects new, unwrapped toys for distribution through the Toys for Tots program, supporting children in Westchester and Putnam Counties during the holiday season.
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
- Conduct community education and outreachEngages in public education initiatives to promote fire safety, emergency preparedness, and community involvement, including pre-incident planning data collection for local properties.
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Emergency Ambulance & Medical Response 1 activity
- Deliver emergency medical services (EMS)Provides ambulance and emergency medical services to the Bedford community, with EMS calls making up a significant portion of total incidents. Equips apparatus with defibrillators and two-way radios to support medical response.
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Regional EMS Coordination and Quality Improvement 1 activity
- Enhance emergency response capacity through internal training and recruitment initiativesAuthorizes committees and implements structural changes—such as revised membership guidelines—to improve recruitment and training for EMS and firefighting roles, ensuring long-term service quality.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Host community events including Santa runs and paradesOrganizes annual events such as the Candy Cane Run, where Santa is escorted through the village using fire apparatus with limited lights and no sirens, and hosts a Halloween parade to foster community engagement.
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Blood and Marrow Donation Drives 1 activity
- Support blood donation through organized blood drivesOrganizes and hosts blood drives to support community health and meet regional blood supply needs.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$160K
Contributions & grants$6K4%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$48K30%
Other revenue$106K
expenses
Total expenses$75K
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$1.30M
Cash$208K
Investments$983K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.30M
Liquid reserves191.5 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 10
- ANDREA EIGEL — Vice President
- ANGELA SOUR — Secretary
- ARIC BITTKER — Treasurer
- AUSTIN JACOBSON — Director
- DAVID HOSKINS — Director
- DAVID WAILL — Director
- GAIL CARMODY — President
- JASON SIEMERS — Director
- JOSEPH PEREZ — FIN. SECRETARY
- TED EIGEL — Chairman
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Bedford Village Fire District Government — Provides fire and rescue services through the Bedford Village Fire District.
- KBHVAC Partner — Considered as a potential provider to take over ambulance services in the Bedford district during a strategic review of EMS capabilities.
- RedNMX Partner — Utilizes RedNMX for digital entry and management of building pre-incident plans.
- Toys for Tots Partner — Collaborates with Toys for Tots to collect and distribute new, unwrapped toys for children in need.
- US Marine Corps Reserve Partner — Partners with the US Marine Corps Reserve for the Toys for Tots Drive.
strategies · 5
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.
- Child-Friendly Community Engagementmethodology: child-friendly_operationsBy modifying fire truck lighting and avoiding sirens during community events, the organization increases accessibility and comfort for children, thereby encouraging broader public engagement and positive community relationships because it reduces fear and trauma associated with emergency equipment.
- Community Education for Engagement and Recruitmentmethodology: community-engagement-outreachBy using community education and outreach as a platform for public engagement, the organization increases awareness and recruits new participants in fire service activities because it builds trust and demystifies emergency services, fostering local ownership and volunteerism.
- Dual-Track Specialization Modelmethodology: dual-track-specializationBy adopting a dual-track membership model that allows volunteers to specialize in either fire suppression or emergency medical services, the organization improves overall EMS capacity and operational readiness because it enables focused training and role alignment, increasing effectiveness and retention.
- Pre-Incident Planning for Response Efficiencymethodology: pre-incident-planningBy conducting pre-incident planning to document site-specific access challenges and entry methods, the organization enhances emergency response efficiency and firefighter safety because it enables proactive risk assessment and operational preparedness for complex structures.
- Volunteer Training and Equipment Provisionmethodology: training-and-equipment-provisionBy recruiting volunteers without prior experience and providing them with training and equipment, the organization sustains operational capacity because it lowers barriers to entry and builds a reliable, skilled response force through structured onboarding.