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
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Award scholarships to high school seniorsOffers 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.
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Volunteer Fire Department Support 1 activity
- Conduct training and capacity-building for other fire companiesTrained 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.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Host community events for fundraising and engagementHistorically 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.
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Emergency Response Vehicle Operations 1 activity
- Maintain and operate emergency vehicles and equipmentMaintains 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.
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Youth Firefighter Training Programs 1 activity
- Operate a junior member program for youthOffers 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.
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 1 activity
- Provide fire, rescue, and emergency medical servicesProvides 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.
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Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
- Support volunteer members with benefits and incentivesProvides 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.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Administer Knox Box Program for rapid emergency accessOperates 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 serviceErected 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.
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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 Modelmethodology: community-based_volunteer_modelBy 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 Pipelinemethodology: workforce-development-through-early-engagementBy 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 Innovationmethodology: mobile_water_supplyBy 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 Responsemethodology: tiered_ems_responseBy 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.