named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Responds to medical emergencies with EMTs and paramedics staffed on apparatus
Fire Response
Provides firefighting services for structural, vehicle, and wildland fires within the Town of Brunswick
Mutual Aid
Assists neighboring departments such as Eagle Mills Fire Department during large-scale incidents
Training and Drills
Conducts regular training exercises including aerial operations, drafting, and company drills to maintain readiness
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Emergency Response Vehicle Operations 2 activities
- Firefighting and emergency operations trainingConducts regular training drills and exercises to maintain operational readiness, including pumper operations, aerial training using Truck 4, bail-out procedures, rescue strut deployment, and drafting drills at locations such as Brunswick Town Park and Country Way.
- Operation of specialized firefighting apparatusOperates a fleet of specialized vehicles including a 2017 Sutphen Monarch pumper (1500 GPM pump, 1000-gallon tank), a 2012 Sutphen Shield pumper, a 2014 Sutphen SP70 aerial truck with a 70-foot platform, a 2008 Ford Expedition EL first response vehicle, and a 2007 Ford F250 utility vehicle for emergency and logistical support.
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 1 activity
- Emergency fire and medical response servicesResponds to over 500 emergency calls annually, including fire incidents and EMS calls, providing fire protection and emergency response services to the town of Brunswick, New York. The department is recognized as the third busiest among 43 fire departments in Rensselaer County.
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Mutual Aid Emergency Response 1 activity
- Mutual aid emergency responseProvides mutual aid response in collaboration with neighboring fire departments, such as Eagle Mills Fire Company, during incidents including fire alarm activations at locations like Brittonkill Central School.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Volunteer recruitment and engagementHosts weekly volunteer recruitment sessions every Monday night at 7pm at its station to engage community members interested in joining the fire company.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$562K
Contributions & grants$529K94%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$13K2%
Other revenue$20K
expenses
Total expenses$605K
Program expenses71%
Admin / overhead29%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$12K
Grants paid out$13K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$2.31M
Cash$51K
Investments$454K
Liabilities$312K
Net assets$2.00M
Liquid reserves10.0 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -9.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN A MAINELLO III | TREASURER | 1 | $6K |
| MARK BALISTRERI | FINANCIAL SECRETARY | 1 | $5K |
| ERNEST SEABURY | RECORDING SECRETARY | 1 | $2K |
board members · 9
- BEN URBANSKI — DIRECTOR
- GERALD CAPUANO — DIRECTOR
- ISABEL BEAVER — DIRECTOR
- JOHN ZWACK — DIRECTOR
- KENNETH NITZ — DIRECTOR
- RICHARD ELLISON — VICE PRESIDENT
- ROCCO CAPUANO — PRESIDENT
- SEAN WATSON — DIRECTOR
- SHANE LARGE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- A & Diesel Service Partner — Local business acknowledged on the website, indicating community support or partnership.
- Brunswick Girls Softball Partner — Supported by participation in the Opening Day ceremony.
- Cap Com Federal Credit Union Partner — Financial institution recognized on the site, suggesting a sponsorship or community partnership.
- Cummins Engines, Generators & Service Partner — Provider of engine and generator equipment and service for fire apparatus and station infrastructure.
- Eagle Mills Fire Company Partner — Collaborates on mutual aid responses, such as at Brittonkill Central School.
- Eagle Mills Fire Company Partner — Collaborates with Brunswick Fire Company No. 1 in mutual aid responses to emergencies.
- Eagle Mills Fire Department Partner — Local public safety agency within the Town of Brunswick with which Brunswick Fire Company No. 1 collaborates.
- FireCompanies.com Inc. Government — Hosts and maintains the fire company's website.
- FireCompanies.com Inc. Government — Hosts and maintains the organization's website.
- FireCompanies.com Inc. Partner — Hosts and maintains the organization's website.
- Hoosic Valley Rescue Squad Partner — Local ambulance agency that provides emergency medical services and likely coordinates with Brunswick Fire Company No. 1 during joint responses.
- Mountain View Fire Company Partner — Local public safety agency shared between multiple jurisdictions, listed as a collaborating agency in both the Town of Brunswick and Rensselaer County fire company lists.
- New York State Police Government — State law enforcement agency that coordinates with Brunswick Fire Company No. 1 during emergency responses.
- Plymovent Partner — Supplier of air cleaning systems used by the fire company, indicating an equipment procurement relationship.
- Pollock's True Value Home Center Partner — Local business listed under "Please Support our Local Businesses," suggesting a supportive relationship or sponsorship.
- Rensselaer County Sheriff's Department Government — County-level law enforcement agency that collaborates with Brunswick Fire Company No. 1 in public safety operations.
- Spiegletown District Volunteer Fire Company Partner — Local public safety agency within the Town of Brunswick with which Brunswick Fire Company No. 1 collaborates.
- Stephentown Fire and Ambulance Partner — Combined fire and ambulance service in a neighboring town, indicating potential mutual aid relationships.
- The Town of Brunswick Government — Local municipal government that oversees public safety services and with which the fire company is affiliated.
- Town of Brunswick Government — Collaborates on community services and refers hall rental inquiries to the Town's Community Center.
- Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad Partner — Neighboring rescue squad that may collaborate with Brunswick Fire Company No. 1 on regional emergency medical calls.
- Volunteer Fire Company of Center Brunswick Partner — Local public safety agency within the Town of Brunswick with which Brunswick Fire Company No. 1 collaborates.
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 Volunteer Modelmethodology: community_volunteer_modelBy recruiting local residents as volunteer firefighters through accessible, open-application processes and regular in-person engagement opportunities, the organization builds trusted, responsive emergency services because community members are more likely to serve and sustain participation when they feel personally connected and logistically able to join.
- Operational Readiness Through Training and Mutual Aidmethodology: training_and_readinessBy maintaining regular training drills and formal mutual aid agreements with neighboring departments, the organization ensures sustained emergency response capability and expands coverage during incidents because preparedness and regional coordination directly enhance speed, safety, and effectiveness under real-world conditions.