named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Car Show
Hosts a community car show to engage the public, celebrate automotive culture, and raise funds for the fire company
Fire and Emergency Response
Provides 24/7 firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical services to the Glasco Fire District with a fleet including engines, a tanker, rescue units, and marine units
Ladies Auxiliary
Supports the fire company through community events, fundraising, and organizing youth activities such as Christmas and Halloween parties
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Emergency Response Vehicle Operations 1 activity
- Operates and maintains fire department apparatus and equipmentOperates a fire station with 1 Tanker/Engine, 2 Engines, 1 Rescue, and 2 Marine units. Manages procurement and decommissioning of vehicles, including approval and bidding processes for a 2026 Chevrolet crew cab pickup truck, lights and sirens package, and a 2025 6x6 utility terrain vehicle (UTV); also transferred decommissioned Rescue 29-16 to another fire department.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Organizes community events and youth programsOrganizes and sponsors Christmas and Halloween parties for youth, participates in the annual Glasco Bazaars, hosts car shows (including the First Annual Glasco Fire Company Car Show on September 19, 2026), and provides food services at community events, with proceeds supporting fire company equipment, training, and programs.
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 1 activity
- Provides fire protection and emergency response servicesProvides firefighting, fire prevention, and rescue services to the Hamlet of Glasco, Town of Saugerties, and neighboring areas. Responded to 141 emergency calls from January to June 2026, supported by 50 active volunteer members available on call 24/7.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Conducts fire district governance and electionsConducts an annual election to appoint a Fire District Commissioner for a five-year term and held a special election on January 12, 2026, at the Glasco Fire House, with registration rolls prepared in advance. Regular commissioner meetings are scheduled monthly, with adjustments made as needed.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$145K
Contributions & grants$64K44%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$18K12%
Other revenue$64K
expenses
Total expenses$124K
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising13%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$571K
Cash$134K
Investments$422K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$571K
Liquid reserves53.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +4.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 5
- ANTHONY GALLO — PRESIDENT
- JOHN HANZL — FINANCIAL SE
- JON CRAFT — RECORDING SE
- MARK DEPASQUALE — TREASURER
- SEAN SASSO — VICE PRESIDE
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Glasco Volunteer Fire District Network — Operational name and district under which the fire company provides services.
- John J. Greco, Esq. Government — Attorney acting on behalf of the Board of Fire Commissioners for the procurement of fire district equipment.
- John J. Greco, Esq. Government — Attorney for the Glasco Fire District, handling procurement of a UTV.
- Ladies Auxiliary of the Glasco Fire Company Partner — Supports the Glasco Fire Company through organizing community events and providing food services.
- Romeo Chevrolet Partner — Vendor for the purchase of a new 2026 Chevrolet crew cab pick-up truck.
- Romeo Chevrolet Partner — Vendor from which the Glasco Fire District approved purchasing a new pickup truck.
- Springfield Fire Dept. Partner — Receiving department for decommissioned rescue vehicle Rescue 29-16.
- Up to Parr Lighting Partner — Vendor for the purchase of a lights and sirens package for the new vehicle.
- Up to Parr Lighting Partner — Vendor from which the Glasco Fire District approved purchasing a lights and sirens package.
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.
- Self-Supporting Organizational Structure 464 orgsmethodology: self_supporting_modelBy separating ownership of firefighting equipment (district-owned) from firehouse and grounds (company-owned), the organization maintains financial and operational independence, because this structural separation enables self-sufficiency and community-controlled governance.shared approach: Volunteer-Based Emergency Response →
- Volunteer-Based Emergency Response Model 464 orgsmethodology: volunteer-based emergency responseBy relying on a 100% volunteer workforce, the fire company delivers emergency services and public education, because high-commitment community members ensure operational effectiveness and local accountability in service delivery.shared approach: Volunteer-Based Emergency Response →
- Community-Approved Capital Decision-Making 39 orgsmethodology: permissive_referendum_for_equipment_approvalBy using a permissive referendum process for major equipment purchases, the company ensures community oversight and democratic legitimacy in capital spending, because involving residents directly in approval builds public trust and financial accountability.shared approach: Collective Decision-Making for Community Ownership →