named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
CPR Classes
Hands-on training sessions taught by certified instructors to equip community members with life-saving cardiopulmonary resuscitation skills.
Car Seat Installation
Child safety seat installation service by appointment with certified technicians to ensure proper and secure installation.
Explorer Program
Youth program for ages 14-18 offering firefighting training, career insight, and participation in department activities; meets weekly and follows school district calendar.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 2 activities
- Delivers fire prevention and public safety education programsProvides fire safety education, promotes home fire preparedness including smoke detector installation and fire escape planning, and offers community training in CPR and child safety seat installation through certified technicians.
- Hosts community outreach and public engagement eventsOrganizes an annual Open House event featuring firefighting demonstrations, educational presentations, and hands-on activities to engage and inform the local community.
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 2 activities
- Operates fire stations in Rochester, NYOperates and maintains fire stations at 433 Cooper Rd. and 493 Washington Ave. in Rochester, NY, serving the communities of Rochester and Irondequoit with emergency response infrastructure.
- Provides emergency response and fire protection servicesDelivers continuous fire suppression, emergency medical services (EMS), disaster mitigation, and emergency response services to the communities of Rochester and Irondequoit, NY, through a combination of volunteer and paid firefighters.
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Firefighter Benevolent Financial & Medical Support 1 activity
- Supports volunteer firefighters and their familiesProvides welfare support and services for volunteer firemen and their families, consistent with its mission and exempt status.
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Youth Firefighter Training Programs 1 activity
- Trains volunteer and youth firefightersOffers comprehensive training programs for volunteer firefighters and operates a weekly Explorer Post program for young adults aged 14–18 to prepare them for careers in fire and emergency services.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$175K
Contributions & grants$64K37%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$64K37%
Other revenue$47K
expenses
Total expenses$138K
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$10K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.45M
Cash$40K
Investments$1.37M
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$1.45M
Liquid reserves122.4 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +12.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph DeMart | Treasurer | 5 | $4K |
| Laura Fergosi | Secretary | 4 | $3K |
| James Rehbach | Vice President | 1 | $1K |
board members · 4
- Brian Hahn — President
- Daniel Cooke — Trustee
- Elmer Leusch — Trustee
- Gary Muisus — Trustee
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Boy Scouts of America Partner — Explorer Post adheres to Boy Scouts of America policies.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook for community outreach and communication
- Rochester, NY Government — Provides fire safety services and education to the community of Rochester, NY.
- St Paul Boulevard Fire Department Network — St Paul Boulevard Exempt Firemen's Association Inc operates as part of the St Paul Boulevard Fire Department.
- West Irondequoit Central School District Partner — Explorer Post operates according to the school district's calendar.
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.
- Career Preparation Through Structured Fire Trainingmethodology: career-preparation-pathwayBy providing structured training and vocational exposure, we prepare young adults for careers in fire and emergency services because early hands-on experience increases readiness and professional pathway engagement.
- Preventative Fire Safety Education to Reduce Fire Incidentsmethodology: preventative-fire-safety-educationBy promoting proactive, preventative fire safety behaviors through education, we reduce the likelihood of fire incidents in homes because awareness and preparedness lead to safer household practices.
- Training-Based Recruitment to Expand Community Participationmethodology: training-based_recruitmentBy recruiting volunteer firefighters without prior experience and providing full training, we expand community participation in emergency services because it lowers barriers to entry and builds local capacity.