named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Fire Department Operations
Volunteer firefighting unit equipped with pumper trucks, tankers, and brush units to respond to structural fires, wildfires, and technical rescues.
Rescue Squad (EMS)
Emergency medical services providing BLS ambulance response with trained EMTs and first responders; established in 1965.
Volunteer Recruitment and Training
Recruits and trains community members as firefighters, EMTs, drivers, and fire police; offers mentorship and certification programs.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 2 activities
- Provides fire and emergency medical services to the Modena fire districtResponds to fires, medical emergencies, and other incidents within the Modena fire district in southern Ulster County, NY, including fire suppression, rescue operations, and emergency medical response. Services are also extended to neighboring districts upon request.
- Provides training and onboarding for fire department membersOffers free in-house and state-certified training to all members and runs a mentor program to help new members acclimate. Conducts weekly drills every Monday from 7 PM to 9 PM, excluding holidays, to maintain operational readiness.
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Emergency Response Vehicle Operations 1 activity
- Operates and maintains emergency response vehicles and equipmentOperates multiple specialized vehicles including a 2009 KME attack pumper, a 2004 Freightliner/American LaFrance tanker, a 2015 E-ONE EMAX, a 2012 BLS ambulance, and two Ford pickup trucks (Car 40 and M40-30), all equipped with pumps, tanks, SCBAs, AEDs, hydraulic tools, and other emergency gear for fire and medical response.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Supports community engagement and fundraising for Modena Fire & RescueHosts monthly public breakfasts, evening meals, and children's activities to foster community ties and conducts fundraising to support operations. Also provides refreshments to members during emergency calls.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$42K
Contributions & grants$34K81%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$1K3%
Other revenue$977
expenses
Total expenses$31K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$100
balance sheet
Total assets$153K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$153K
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue -53.8%
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Chief (Modena Fire Department) Partner — Works closely with the Board of Commissioners to maintain operational standards, equipment, and training compliance.
- Google Maps Partner — Partnered to provide location and directions to the firehouse via Google Maps integration.
- Ladies Auxiliary Partner — Supports the department through ongoing fundraising efforts since its formation in 1963.
- Modena Fire District Government — Hosts monthly public meetings at the Modena firehouse.
- Modena Ladies Auxiliary Partner — Provides support to Modena Fire & Rescue through refreshments during emergencies, fundraising, and social events.
- Ulster County Government — Collaborates with Ulster County emergency management and mutual aid networks for regional response coordination.
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.
- Mentorship-Integrated Member Acclimation 39 orgsmethodology: mentorship-and-acclimationBy combining operational training with cultural mentorship, the department accelerates new member integration and strengthens team cohesion, because belonging and skill development are mutually reinforcing in high-stakes emergency response contexts.shared approach: Training-Intensive Readiness →
- Volunteer-Based Response Model 39 orgsmethodology: volunteer_modelBy relying on a fully volunteer-based workforce, the department delivers rapid, community-centered emergency services because shared local identity and civic commitment increase responsiveness and trust.shared approach: Training-Intensive Readiness →