named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Parade and Carnival
Community event featuring a parade, food, rides, games, and family activities to engage the public and support department visibility and outreach
Memorial Day Ceremony
Annual solemn ceremony held in partnership with American Legion Post 1575 to honor military members who died in service, featuring wreath placement, speeches, and community gathering at fire department headquarters
Trial by Fire
Annual program at John Jay High School that introduces students to firefighting through simulated evolutions such as dummy drags, gear donning, and radio communication drills to promote interest in volunteer firefighting
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
- Community outreach and public educationConducts public education programs such as the two-day "Trial by Fire" event at John Jay High School, where students participate in firefighter training evolutions including dummy dragging, gear donning, and radio communication drills, and hosts a Memorial Day ceremony honoring military and emergency service members with wreath placement and guest speeches.
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 1 activity
- Fire suppression and emergency responseProvides fire suppression and emergency response services to protect life and property in Katonah, NY, responding to between 302 and 409 emergency calls annually from 2008 to 2025, including incidents such as structure fires, reignited vehicles, and storm-related emergencies involving downed trees and power lines.
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Mutual Aid Emergency Response 1 activity
- Mutual aid responseDeploys personnel and equipment to assist neighboring jurisdictions during emergencies, such as providing mutual aid to Goldens Bridge for a structure fire at a Mercedes-Benz dealership, including deployment of Tanker 6, Ladder 39, and command vehicles.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Training and professional developmentParticipates in advanced firefighter training exercises, including the 10th Annual Leary Firefighters Challenge at the FDNY Firefighter Training Academy on Randall's Island, involving simulated rescue operations such as rappelling, subway car rescue, flashover simulation, and airplane crash response.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$405K
Contributions & grants$27K7%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$304K75%
Other revenue$73K
expenses
Total expenses$169K
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$6K
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$3.09M
Cash$179K
Investments$2.78M
Liabilities$3K
Net assets$3.08M
Liquid reserves209.8 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +72.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- BRUCE WHALEN — MEMBER
- MIKE HAYES — MEMBER
- PAUL GALLAGHER — TREASURER/SE
- ROBERT HICKEY — CHAIRMAN
- TIMOTHY KNAPP — MEMBER
- TOM CONNOLLY — MEMBER
- TOM CONNORS — MEMBER
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- American Legion Post 1575 Partner — Co-hosted Memorial Day ceremony with Katonah Fire Department, including wreath placement and speeches.
- American Legion Post 1575 Partner — Co-hosted a Memorial Day ceremony to honor military and emergency service members who made the ultimate sacrifice.
- FDNY Partner — Collaborating agency that hosted the Leary Firefighters Challenge at its training academy and provided instructional support.
- FDNY Partner — Provided training facilities and instruction at the FDNY Firefighter Training Academy for the Leary Firefighters' Challenge attended by KFD members.
- FDNY Firefighter Training Academy Partner — Training facility where KFD members participated in the Leary Firefighters Challenge.
- Facebook Network — Uses Facebook as a platform for sharing content and engaging with the community.
- Golden's Bridge Fire Department Partner — Collaborated with Katonah Fire Department on the "Trial by Fire" program at John Jay High School.
- Goldens Bridge Fire Department Partner — Provided mutual aid during a structure fire at a Mercedes-Benz dealership.
- Instagram Network — Uses Instagram as a platform for sharing content and engaging with the community.
- Leary Foundation Government — Hosted the 10th Annual Leary Firefighters' Challenge, which KFD members participated in.
- Leary Foundation Network — Participates in the Leary Firefighters Challenge, an event supported by the Leary Foundation for firefighter training and equipment grants.
- Leary Foundation Partner — Partner organization whose annual challenge event KFD members participated in.
- South Salem Fire Department Partner — Collaborated with Katonah Fire Department on the "Trial by Fire" program at John Jay High School.
- Vista Fire Department Partner — Collaborated with Katonah Fire Department on the "Trial by Fire" program at John Jay High School.
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.
- Simulation-Based Readiness Training 39 orgsmethodology: simulation_based_trainingBy using high-fidelity emergency simulations such as flashover burns, subway rescues, and aircraft crash scenarios, the department improves operational readiness because realistic, stress-inoculated training enhances decision-making and performance during actual emergencies.shared approach: Training-Intensive Readiness →
- Volunteer Fire Department Model 39 orgsmethodology: volunteer_fire_department_modelBy relying on a volunteer-based operational model, the department ensures community-integrated emergency response and fosters local stewardship, which strengthens trust and responsiveness because personnel are embedded members of the communities they serve.shared approach: Training-Intensive Readiness →
- Youth Engagement for Recruitment Pipeline 28 orgsmethodology: recruitment_through_youth_engagementBy introducing high school students to firefighting through structured youth programs like "Trial by Fire," the department addresses volunteer shortages, because early experiential exposure increases the likelihood of long-term volunteer commitment.shared approach: Youth Pipeline Development →