named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Christmas in July Street Fair
Annual community event featuring vendors, food, music, and family activities to raise funds and awareness for the fire department.
Community Blood Drives
Hosts seasonal blood drives in partnership with local health organizations to support regional blood supply needs.
Emergency Response
Provides fire suppression, rescue operations, and emergency medical response services to the Highland Falls community through a volunteer force.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Blood and Marrow Donation Drives 1 activity
- Blood drives in support of local hospitalsOrganizes seasonal blood drives, including winter and summer events, to support patients at local hospitals.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Community events and public engagementHosts annual community events such as the Christmas in July Street Fair, featuring live music, food vendors, and family-friendly activities, to engage and serve local residents.
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 1 activity
- Emergency response servicesResponds to fire, rescue, and emergency medical incidents within the Highland Falls community. Responded to between 88 and 148 incidents annually from 2016 to 2019.
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Emergency Response Vehicle Operations 1 activity
- Fire apparatus and rescue equipment acquisition and maintenanceAcquires, equips, and maintains emergency vehicles and rescue tools, including a GMC Emergency Truck with a Hurst Jaws of Life unit and a Rescue One unit with an inflatable haz-mat decontamination trailer.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Firehouse construction and infrastructure developmentBuilt and funded a firehouse through member-led fundraising (completed in 1951) and installed the first fire alarm system on the Town Hall roof, which remained in service for 30 years.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$87K
Contributions & grants$54K63%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2K2%
Other revenue$31K
expenses
Total expenses$84K
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$492K
Cash$330K
Investments$0
Liabilities$4K
Net assets$489K
Liquid reserves47.2 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +2.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 10
- ARLA JAMES — FINANCIAL SECRETARY
- CLARISSA MARVIN — PRESIDENT
- ERIC SMITH — DIRECTOR
- HARVEY GREEN — DIRECTOR
- JOHN RUSH — VICE PRESIDENT
- KENNETH CONLEY — DIRECTOR
- KEVIN D'ONOFRIO — CHAIR
- LYNN HUELER — RECORDING SECRETARY
- STEVE SUAREZ — DIRECTOR
- WILLIAM SOLAN — TREASURER
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- Facebook Network — Maintains an official presence on Facebook to share updates and engage with the community.
- Ladies Auxiliary Partner — Donated a Hurst Jaws of Life unit to the department as a Christmas gift.
- Local vendors Partner — Collaborates with local vendors to participate in the Christmas in July Street Fair, with vendor fees supporting the fire department's Truck Room Renovation Project.
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.
- Community-Organized Fundraising for Infrastructure Sustainabilitymethodology: community_fundraisingBy mobilizing members and local businesses to organize fundraising events, the department secures funding for infrastructure improvements, because community ownership of fundraising increases participation and long-term financial sustainability.
- Volunteer-Based Emergency Response Modelmethodology: volunteer_based_responseBy relying on trained citizen volunteers to deliver fire protection services, the department maintains community-tailored emergency response and ensures local accountability, because shared community identity increases responsiveness and public trust.