named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Emergency Response
Provides fire suppression, rescue operations, and emergency medical response to incidents in Putnam Valley, including house fires, vehicle accidents, and medical emergencies
Fire Prevention and Community Safety
Engages in fire prevention outreach and public education, including fire safety inspections and community engagement during events
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 2 activities
- Emergency fire and medical response servicesOperates a volunteer firefighter and emergency medical services response system, utilizing blue and green courtesy lights to alert other drivers during emergency responses. Responded to 485 fire and emergency calls in 2024 and 481 emergency alarms in 2025, including residential fires, chimney fires, motor vehicle accidents, and smoke incidents.
- Firefighter training and certificationProvides training and certification programs for new volunteer firefighters, including BEFO/IFO firefighting certification; graduated three new members in 2026.
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Community Service and Charitable Outreach 1 activity
- Community assistance and public serviceProvides unsolicited roadside assistance and other community support services, such as repairing a damaged bumper for a resident during a community event.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.50M
Contributions & grants$1.42M94%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$64K4%
Other revenue$19K
expenses
Total expenses$1.04M
Program expenses52%
Admin / overhead47%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$18.61M
Cash$1.79M
Investments$1.07M
Liabilities$10.11M
Net assets$8.49M
Liquid reserves32.9 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +0.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 6
- Bruce Johnson — Chairman
- Derek Rooney — Director
- Edward McCarthy — Director
- Francis Rush IV — Director
- Henry Lopez — Director
- Louis Luongo — Director
relationships · 2
Who they work with
- Garrison Ambulance Partner — Collaborates with Garrison Ambulance, including joint participation in community events such as the 75th anniversary parade.
- NYSEG Partner — Coordinates with NYSEG during emergency responses involving utility infrastructure, such as vehicle collisions with utility poles.
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.
- Proactive Community Engagement Builds Trust and Extends Safety Impact 464 orgsmethodology: proactive_community_supportBy addressing non-emergency issues during public events, the department strengthens community trust and increases public cooperation during emergencies, because visible, everyday support fosters reciprocal responsibility and familiarity.shared approach: Volunteer-Based Emergency Response →
- Volunteer Model Enhances Community Ownership and Service Capacity 464 orgsmethodology: volunteer_modelBy relying on trained community volunteers to deliver emergency services, the department increases local ownership and ensures continuity of service, because community members are more likely to respond promptly and maintain commitment to shared safety.shared approach: Volunteer-Based Emergency Response →