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MARBLETOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT

NEWARK, NY · EIN 161202088 · Form 990 · FY2020 · Small ($100K-$1M) · marbletownfd.com
revenue
$101K
expenses
$166K
net assets
$588K
employees
0
volunteers
50
program ratio
88%
mission · from form 990

TO ACQUIRE AND OWN FIRE EQUIPMENT AND APPARATUS OF ANY KIND OR NATURE FOR THE USE BY THE ORGANIZATION IN THE PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY FROM INJURIES, LOSS, DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION OF FIRE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Marbletown Volunteer Fire Department provides fire suppression, rescue, and hazardous materials response for the Town of Arcadia Fire Protection District #1 in New York. Established in 1971, the department operates with volunteer personnel and emphasizes community outreach and fire safety education. It also maintains emergency apparatus for rapid response to local incidents.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Outreach and Fire Safety Education
Engages in public education initiatives to promote fire prevention and safety awareness
Fire Suppression and Rescue
Responds to structural fires, motor vehicle crashes, and technical rescues using multiple engines, a brush truck, and a tanker
Hazardous Materials Response
Provides emergency response to hazmat incidents within the department's service area
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Community Event Fundraising 2 activities
    • Community event operations (bingo and concessions)
      Operates regular community bingo nights featuring both electronic and traditional games with cash prizes, and provides concessions with grilled and fried foods and beverages during events to support community engagement and fundraising.
    • Fundraising events
      Hosts annual fundraising events such as a chicken barbecue, offering full meals for $13 each, to support department operations.
  • Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
    • Community outreach and education
      Conducts community outreach as part of its ongoing services, including public events and engagement activities to support fire safety awareness.
  • Emergency Ambulance & Medical Response 1 activity
    • Emergency medical services (EMS) response
      Provides primary emergency medical services (EMS) response using Brush 33, a 2023 RAM 3500 equipped for medical emergencies and fire police duties.
  • Emergency Response Vehicle Operations 1 activity
    • Fire suppression and emergency response
      Operates a fleet of fire apparatus including two engines, a brush truck, a tanker, and an off-road rescue vehicle to provide fire suppression, technical rescue, and hazardous materials response services. Responds to mutual aid calls and motor vehicle crashes using designated equipment such as Engine 62 and Tanker 20.
  • Community Space Provision 1 activity
    • Hall rental for community events
      Rents out its facility to responsible parties for events ranging from a few hours to a full day, supporting community use of department resources.
  • Internal Organizational Elections 1 activity
    • Leadership governance and elections
      Conducts an annual election meeting to elect leadership officers for the department, ensuring organizational continuity and governance.
  • Volunteer Fire Department Services 1 activity
    • Volunteer recruitment and management
      Recruits volunteer firefighters through a formal application process that includes an in-person meeting to ensure responsible participation in department operations.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$101K
Contributions & grants$64K63%
Program service revenue$8001%
Investment income$4900%
Other revenue$36K
expenses
Total expenses$166K
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$588K
Cash$157K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$588K
Liquid reserves11.4 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

Who runs it

board members · 7
  • BRIAN LIECHTI — BOARD MEMBER
  • BRIAN VERSTRAETE — FIRE CHIEF
  • DOMINIC VITARO — VICE PRESIDENT
  • JAMES DAVIS — BOARD MEMBER
  • LAMONT BUTLER — PRESIDENT
  • NATHANIEL REY — BOARD MEMBER
  • WILLIAM R STORRS — TREASURER
strategies · 4

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.

  • Equipment-Based Emergency Response
    methodology: equipment-based emergency response
    By owning and maintaining dedicated fire apparatus and equipment, the department ensures operational readiness and effective emergency response, because reliable, department-controlled resources enable faster and more coordinated incident management.
  • Mobile Water Supply for Rural Firefighting
    methodology: mobile-water-supply
    By deploying tanker apparatus to areas with limited or no hydrant access, the department ensures effective firefighting capability in rural zones, because water availability is critical to fire suppression and operational success.
  • Mutual Aid Response
    methodology: mutual-aid-response
    By deploying resources to assist neighboring departments and respond to regional incidents like motor vehicle crashes, the department enhances overall emergency resilience, because shared capacity improves response speed and resource availability during high-demand events.
  • Rapid Response and Prevention
    methodology: rapid_response_and_prevention
    By combining immediate emergency deployment with proactive fire safety education, the department reduces fire-related risks and community vulnerability, because early intervention and public awareness prevent incidents before they occur.