named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Safety Education
Participates in community events and school safety days to educate children and residents about emergency preparedness
Emergency Medical Services
Provides cost-free advanced life support ambulance services with trained EMTs responding to medical emergencies 24/7
Fire Protection
Offers fire suppression services with two class A pumpers, a mini pumper, and year-round training for fire emergencies
Search and Rescue
Provides rescue operations including motor vehicle accidents and technical rescues using a heavy rescue vehicle with Hurst tools and rescue UTV/ATV
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 3 activities
- Offers free emergency response training and professional developmentProvides free training programs in emergency medical services, firefighting, and rescue services to support the professional development of volunteer members.
- Provides fire protection, emergency medical services, and rescue responseDelivers fire protection, emergency medical services, and rescue operations—including motor vehicle accidents and animal rescues—24/7 to the town of Marilla through a team of approximately 55 volunteer firefighters and EMTs using specialized equipment and a fully equipped ambulance.
- Supports firefighters with on-scene refreshments and suppliesProvides immediate logistical support during emergency incidents by supplying firefighters with refreshments such as cool drinks and hot coffee, and maintains a stock of food and supplies for sustained operations at emergency scenes.
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Union and Association Benefit Funds 1 activity
- Administers service pensions to volunteer membersProvides service pensions to members based on years of service as part of ongoing member support and retention.
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Volunteer Fire Department Support 1 activity
- Funds and supports operations of the Marilla Fire CompanyProvides financial and operational support to the Marilla Fire Company through fundraising events and management of a recreation hall, enabling the purchase of food supplies, equipment, and essential tools for emergency services.
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
- Organizes community education and safety outreach eventsEngages in community safety education initiatives such as school safety prevention days to teach children about fire safety and emergency response procedures.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$22K
Contributions & grants$17K77%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$490%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$17K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$101K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$101K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -34.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 3
- ANDREW FARMER — TRUSTEE
- JULIE LATHROP — TRUSTEE
- THOMAS FUER — TRUSTEE
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook for public outreach and community engagement
- Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram for public outreach and community engagement
- Marilla Fire Company Partner — Partner organization whose emergency services are supported.
- Marilla Fire Company Partner — Provides support to the Marilla Fire Company through refreshments, supplies, and fundraising.
- Marilla Primary School Partner — Collaborates with the school on safety prevention and community education events.
- Twitter Partner — Uses Twitter for public outreach and community engagement
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.
- Community-Based Fundraising and Facility Usemethodology: community fundraisingBy leveraging local fundraising and shared community facilities, the organization strengthens public engagement and sustains operational resources, reinforcing the reciprocal relationship between the fire service and the community it protects.
- Continuous Readiness Through Sustained Trainingmethodology: continuous readiness trainingBy conducting year-round training, the organization ensures immediate and effective emergency response, maintaining high operational readiness through disciplined, ongoing skill development.
- Volunteer Model with Inclusive Recruitment and Trainingmethodology: volunteer_modelBy recruiting and training individuals regardless of prior experience, the organization builds and sustains a locally rooted emergency response capacity, ensuring continuity of service through community participation and shared responsibility.