irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $12KEquipment rental, purchases and maintenance costs consist of supplies (food, paper goods, beverages, etc) related to the Department's activities and meetings. It also includes fire prevention supplies for the District's children attending the schools for Fire Prevention Week, the annual summer department picnic and holiday parties.
- #2 $43KSupplies, Events and meals relate to expenses for various functions held during the year, including the family picnic, food at department monthly meetings, and holiday party.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Advanced Extrication Training
Hosts annual multi-day, hands-on training with regional fire departments focusing on complex rescue techniques using donated vehicles and specialized equipment.
Emergency Response
Provides fire suppression, emergency medical services, and technical rescue operations, including vehicle extrication and responses on major roadways such as the Saw Mill River Parkway.
Fire Prevention Education
Delivers fire safety education to local schoolchildren during Fire Prevention Week and through community events.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 2 activities
- Emergency Response ServicesProvides volunteer-based emergency response services to the community, including fire suppression, emergency medical incidents, search and rescue, and motor vehicle accidents with entrapment. Responded to 300 incidents in 2026 and 491 incidents in 2025.
- Training for Volunteer FirefightersProvides free training and equipment to volunteer firefighters, including hosting advanced extrication hands-on training courses in collaboration with external partners.
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Death Benefit Payments to Members 1 activity
- Death Benefits for MembersPays death benefits to beneficiaries of deceased department members.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Department Events and Member RecognitionHosts family picnics, holiday parties, monthly meetings, and annual events such as inspection dinners and awards ceremonies. Recognizes active and inactive members for years of service and awards honors including Firefighter of the Year, the Chiefs Award, the Rev. Joseph Campbell Award, and the Apparatus Trophy.
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
- Fire Prevention and Community OutreachDistributes fire prevention supplies to children in the district during Fire Prevention Week and supports department meetings and events with necessary supplies.
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Emergency Response Vehicle Operations 1 activity
- Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) OperationsOperates a Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) to enhance emergency response capabilities in hard-to-reach areas, including trails at the Pound Ridge Reservation. The UTV, funded by a $125,000 New York State grant, is equipped with emergency lighting, reflective striping, and communications equipment and has been used to assist in removing injured runners during events.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$340K
Contributions & grants$169K50%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$87K25%
Other revenue$84K
expenses
Total expenses$106K
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$2.21M
Cash$1.37M
Investments$829K
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$2.21M
Liquid reserves250.1 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +17.2%
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Castle Auto and Towing Partner — Collaborated with BHFD on the Advanced Extrication Hands-On Training Course.
- Chris Burdick Government — Secured $125,000 in state grant funding for the Bedford Hills Fire District.
- Christopher Burdick Government — State Assembly Member who presented a ceremonial check for a grant to fund a new UTV unit and equipment.
- MA-197 “UTV” Committee Partner — Recipient of a ceremonial grant check for funding a new unit, equipment, and trailer.
- New York State Assemblymember Chris Burdick Government — Secured a $125,000 state grant for the Bedford Hills Fire District to purchase a Utility Terrain Vehicle.
- Pound Ridge Fire Department Partner — Received mutual aid assistance from Bedford Hills Fire District during a race event at the Pound Ridge Reservation.
- Pound Ridge Fire Department Partner — Received mutual aid from Bedford Hills Fire Department during an incident at the Pound Ridge Reservation.
- Signal 73 Fire Training Partner — Collaborated with BHFD to instruct the Advanced Extrication Hands-On Training Course.
- South Salem Fire Department Partner — Received mutual aid assistance from Bedford Hills Fire District during a race event at the Pound Ridge Reservation.
- South Salem Fire Department Partner — Received mutual aid from Bedford Hills Fire Department during an incident at the Pound Ridge Reservation.
- Westchester Uniformed Dispatchers Association Partner — BHFD participated in a fundraiser benefiting the Westchester Uniformed Dispatchers Association.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
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- Community-Engaged Fire Safety Educationmethodology: community-engaged_educationBy combining fire prevention education for children with regular community events, the department increases public safety awareness, because interactive and recurring engagement fosters lasting behavioral change and trust in emergency services.
- Inclusive Volunteer Engagement Modelmethodology: inclusive_volunteer_engagementBy offering both firematic and non-firematic roles, the department enables broader community participation, because lowering barriers to involvement increases volunteer capacity and strengthens community ties through shared responsibility.
- Off-Road Response Capabilitymethodology: off-road-response-capabilityBy deploying a Utility Terrain Vehicle, the department improves emergency access to off-road and remote areas, because traditional vehicles cannot navigate such terrain effectively, leading to faster response times and enhanced community safety.