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WILLOWVALE FIRE COMPANY INC

CHADWICKS, NY · EIN 141661430 · Form 990 · FY2025 · Small ($100K-$1M) · willowvalefire.com
revenue
$412K
expenses
$265K
net assets
$1.4M
employees
0
program ratio
96%
mission · from form 990

VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY - THE ORGANIZATION HAS NO PAID EMPLOYEES AND THE MAJORITY OF ITS INCOME IS DERIVED FROM TAX ASSESSMENTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Volunteer fire company serving the Sauquoit Valley in New York, primarily funded through tax assessments and dedicated to fire protection, emergency response, and community safety. The organization operates with no paid employees and maintains a fleet of fire apparatus housed in a modern 5-bay station. It has a long history dating back to 1924 and plays an active role in regional mutual aid and emergency preparedness.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Fire Safety Education
Engages in public outreach through events, youth programs, and fire prevention education to promote community safety
Fire Protection and Emergency Response
Provides fire suppression, rescue operations, hazardous materials response, and emergency medical services to the Town of New Hartford and surrounding areas
Mutual Aid Program
Participates in the Oneida County Mutual Aid System, providing and receiving assistance during large-scale incidents
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Award scholarships to high school seniors
      Offers an annual scholarship program awarding up to two $150 scholarships—one each to students from New Hartford Central School District and Sauquoit Valley School District—who are pursuing public safety or fire service-related fields.
  • Volunteer Fire Department Support 1 activity
    • Conduct training and capacity-building for other fire companies
      Trained and deployed four members as qualified first aid instructors who provided first aid training to multiple fire companies in Oneida County. Also established a Ladies Auxiliary that raised funds and contributed auxiliary equipment to support operations.
  • Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
    • Host community events for fundraising and engagement
      Historically organized and hosted community events such as annual Lawn Fete events featuring food sales and games of chance to support operating costs, St. Patrick’s Day dances, and hosted the Oneida County Firemen’s Association convention in 1932.
  • Emergency Response Vehicle Operations 1 activity
    • Maintain and operate emergency vehicles and equipment
      Maintains fire and emergency vehicles through dedicated mechanic personnel and uses donated funds to maintain firefighting equipment. Includes operation of specialized apparatus such as tankers, with historical innovation in tanker service dating back to 1948.
  • Youth Firefighter Training Programs 1 activity
    • Operate a junior member program for youth
      Offers a Junior Member Program for individuals aged 16–17, allowing restricted participation in fire service activities; most participants transition into full membership upon turning 18.
  • Volunteer Fire Department Services 1 activity
    • Provide fire, rescue, and emergency medical services
      Provides fire, rescue, and emergency medical services to the Chadwicks, NY community and the Willowvale fire district on a 24/7 basis, including mutual aid response to surrounding areas. Operates designated units such as Car 1 (fire apparatus), EMT 1 (ambulance), and Fire Police 1.
  • Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
    • Support volunteer members with benefits and incentives
      Provides all training and equipment at no cost to volunteer members, offers free life insurance and retirement accounts, supports eligibility for a $200 annual New York State tax credit, and provides college scholarships to active volunteers.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Administer Knox Box Program for rapid emergency access
      Operates a Knox Box Program that provides secure key access solutions for commercial buildings and businesses, enabling rapid entry by emergency responders during incidents.
    • Preserve local history and honor military service
      Erected and dedicated an honor roll in 1944 listing names of Sauquoit Valley residents who served in World War II, serving as a permanent memorial and community tribute.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$412K
Contributions & grants$380K92%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$4K1%
Other revenue$29K
expenses
Total expenses$265K
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$2.40M
Cash$305K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.00M
Net assets$1.39M
Liquid reserves13.8 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -10.4%
relationships · 18

Who they work with

  • Bleachery Company Partner — Provided facility space, infrastructure support including power for the siren, and funding for equipment upgrades such as repainting the truck and rebuilding the pump.
  • Central New York Firemen’s Association Partner — Link to association website indicating affiliation or collaborative relationship
  • Central Oneida County Volunteer Ambulance Corps Partner — Link to ambulance corps indicating emergency medical services coordination
  • Deacon James Henck Partner — Chaplain Deacon James Henck provides spiritual support to firefighters and the community during emergencies.
  • Firemen’s Association of the State of New York Partner — Link to state-level firemen's association indicating membership or partnership
  • New Hartford Central School District Partner — Link to school district indicating community engagement or educational collaboration
  • New Hartford Chamber of Commerce Partner — Link to chamber of commerce indicating local business and community network involvement
  • New Hartford Fire Department Partner — Shares fire apparatus, including a ladder truck loaned by NHFD.
  • New Hartford Public Library Partner — Link to public library suggesting community resource collaboration
  • New York State Fire Chief’s Association Partner — Link to fire chiefs' association indicating professional affiliation
  • New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control Government — Link to state fire prevention and control office indicating regulatory or operational connection
  • Oneida County Emergency Services Partner — Link to county emergency services indicating regional emergency coordination
  • Oneida County Firemen’s Association Network — Participated in parades and conventions and maintained affiliation allowing regional coordination and recognition.
  • Town of New Hartford Partner — Link to local government website indicating jurisdictional or operational relationship
  • Village of New Hartford Partner — Link to village government website indicating local operational ties
  • Washington Mills Partner — Engaged in joint discussions with town board regarding fire district formation and shared regional fire protection planning.
  • Willowvale Fire Chief Government — Knox Box Coordinator for the program and point of contact for inquiries and approvals
  • Willowvale fire district Government — Primary service area for fire and emergency medical services.
strategies · 4

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 Volunteer Model
    methodology: community-based_volunteer_model
    By recruiting and training local community members as volunteer firefighters and emergency responders, the organization builds a dedicated, responsive, and trusted emergency service team rooted in the community it serves, because shared locality strengthens commitment, accountability, and rapid mobilization.
  • Early Engagement Workforce Pipeline
    methodology: workforce-development-through-early-engagement
    By training junior members and supporting students committed to public safety careers, the organization ensures long-term staffing continuity and professional development, because early investment in youth fosters skill progression, loyalty, and career readiness in emergency services.
  • Mobile Water Supply Innovation
    methodology: mobile_water_supply
    By using tanker trucks to transport water to areas without hydrants, the organization ensures effective fire suppression in rural or under-resourced zones, because mobile supply overcomes infrastructure gaps that would otherwise delay or limit firefighting capacity.
  • Tiered Emergency Medical Response
    methodology: tiered_ems_response
    By integrating personnel with multiple levels of medical training (EMT, AEMT, Paramedic) into response teams, the organization delivers appropriately scaled prehospital care, because matching provider capability to patient need improves clinical outcomes and resource efficiency.