named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Explorer Post
Youth program for future firefighters, providing training and experience in fire service operations.
Student Bunk-in Program
Hosts fire science and emergency management students from Onondaga Community College who live at the station, maintain full-time student status, and serve as trained firefighters during their stay, improving department staffing and response times.
Weekly Training Drills
Regular Monday evening drills and additional day drills to maintain operational readiness, including fireground operations, vehicle extrication, live fire evolutions, and RIT training.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 4 activities
- Provides fire protection at the New York State FairgroundsProvides dedicated fire protection services at the New York State Fairgrounds during the 12-day annual fair with a crew of six personnel and Engine 21.
- Provides fire, rescue, and emergency medical servicesProvides 24/7 fire suppression, rescue, and basic life support emergency medical services to the Village of Solvay, Town of Geddes, and surrounding Onondaga County communities, including the Town of Geddes and Westvale, covering approximately 15,000 residents across 7.7 square miles and 3 miles of Onondaga Lake shoreline.
- Provides training and professional development for firefightersConducts regular training drills every Monday evening, supplemented by additional day drills and company-level training; covers the full cost of training classes and materials for volunteer firefighters and requires probationary members to complete Firefighter Level I or approved courses, annual training, and maintain attendance.
- Responds to emergency calls annuallyResponds to over 1,500 emergency calls each year, with documented responses ranging from 1,160 to 1,631 calls between 2015 and 2020.
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Youth Firefighter Training Programs 1 activity
- Operates a student bunk-in and youth training programOperates a Student Bunk-In program and Explorer Post that trains student firefighters, increases staffing levels during college semesters, reduces response times, and provides real-world emergency response experience; the program has been in operation since 2011.
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Emergency Response Vehicle Operations 1 activity
- Operates specialized emergency response vehiclesOperates multiple specialized vehicles including a 2014 E-One heavy rescue, a 2008 Sutphen Rescue Pumper, a 1993 E-One fire engine, and response vehicles equipped with medical, rescue, and extrication tools such as defibrillators, backboards, trauma kits, and vehicle lock-out equipment.
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Firefighter Benevolent Financial & Medical Support 1 activity
- Supports volunteer firefighters with benefits and resourcesProvides free health check-ups, free accident insurance, tuition reimbursement, and free equipment and training to volunteer firefighters to support recruitment and retention.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.16M
Contributions & grants$8K1%
Program service revenue$1.03M89%
Investment income$63K5%
Other revenue$56K
expenses
Total expenses$1.16M
Program expenses67%
Admin / overhead32%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$89K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$6.09M
Cash$839K
Investments$0
Liabilities$691K
Net assets$5.40M
Liquid reserves8.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +1.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 8
- Angelo Cantello — Director
- BRYAN GRIFFEN — Vice President
- Joshua Calvani — Director
- MARIANNE HATCH — Secretary
- MICHAEL NIEDZIALEK — reasurer
- ROBERT ADAMS — President
- Steve VanOrden — Director
- TYLER SPELLMAN — Director
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- Food Rescue Food Truck Partner — Collaborates with the Solvay Fire Department by hosting events at Station 1, with a portion of sales donated to the department.
- New York State Police Partner — Collaborates on emergency response and public safety within the district.
- Onondaga Community College Partner — Partner institution where bunk-in students must be enrolled in Fire Protection Technology or Emergency Management programs.
- Onondaga County Government — Provides fire, rescue, and emergency medical services to surrounding Onondaga County communities.
- Onondaga County Partner — Coordinates with county agencies for emergency services and public safety.
- Onondaga County 911 Government — Relies on county 911 system for emergency dispatch and coordination.
- Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office Partner — Coordinates law enforcement and emergency response activities.
- Rural/Metro Medical Services of Central New York Partner — Partners on emergency medical response and patient care.
- Solvay Volunteer Fire Department Network — Refers to itself as a volunteer fire department serving the Solvay community.
- Taunton Fire Department Partner — Co-developed and co-delivers a week-long training academy for student firefighters with Solvay Fire Department.
- Town of Geddes Government — Provides fire, rescue, and emergency medical services to the Town of Geddes.
- Town of Geddes Partner — Collaborates on public safety and emergency response within the Solvay Fire District.
- Town of Geddes Police Department Partner — Works jointly on emergency response and public safety operations.
- Village of Solvay Government — Provides fire, rescue, and emergency medical services to the Village of Solvay.
- Village of Solvay Partner — Collaborates on public safety and emergency response within the Solvay Fire District.
- Village of Solvay Police Department Partner — Works jointly on emergency response and public safety operations.
- fire academy in Montour Falls, NY Partner — Sends firefighters to training classes at the state fire academy in Montour Falls, NY.
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.
- Integrated Academic and Operational Training Pathwaymethodology: academic_field_integrationBy integrating academic education with frontline firefighting experience, student firefighters apply classroom learning in real-world emergencies, enhancing both individual proficiency and departmental capability because experiential learning reinforces technical and tactical knowledge.
- Multi-Capability Emergency Response Unitsmethodology: multi_capability_responseBy deploying apparatus equipped for fire, medical, technical rescue, and hazardous material incidents, the department ensures rapid, adaptable responses to diverse emergencies because integrated tools and training enable scene flexibility and comprehensive on-scene care.
- Volunteer-Based Emergency Response Modelmethodology: volunteer_based_emergency_responseBy relying on a volunteer staffing model, the department delivers emergency services while fostering deep community integration and sustained engagement, because service participation is rooted in communal responsibility, personal growth, and long-term belonging.