named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Clayton Fire Department Scholarship Program
Provides scholarships to local students, funded through department fundraising efforts
Fire Prevention Programs
Educational initiatives including mock accident drills for students and community safety outreach
Fire and Rescue Services
Provides fire suppression, technical rescue, and emergency response through volunteer firefighters operating engine, ladder, rescue, and marine units
Marine Division
Operates three fire boats including the "Last Chance" for water-based emergency response and rescue on the St. Lawrence River
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 2 activities
- Conduct fire department training and preparedness exercisesConducts regular training activities for members, including bailout drills, emergency vehicle operations courses, smoke house training, and participation in mock motor vehicle accident scenarios to maintain operational readiness.
- Provide fire and rescue emergency response servicesProvides fire and rescue services to the Town of Clayton and offers mutual aid to surrounding communities upon request. Operates 7 emergency response vehicles and 3 boats across specialized units including engine, maritime, ladder, and drill companies. Responded to 660 emergency calls between January 2019 and December 2021, involving 6,107 member responses and 4,422 total manhours.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Administer community scholarship programAdministers a scholarship program for community members through the Clayton Fire Department, supporting local educational opportunities.
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
- Administer fire prevention and community safety educationOperates a fire prevention program to educate the community on fire safety and installed a digital community sign on Graves Street to share local news and safety information with the public.
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Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
- Fundraise through branded merchandise salesSells branded apparel including T-shirts, hoodies, and hats to raise funds for station wear for active members, supporting operational needs through community-supported fundraising.
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Volunteer Fire Department Support 1 activity
- Maintain and upgrade emergency response equipmentReplaces and upgrades critical emergency response equipment, including navigation systems and thermal imaging technology on fire apparatus, and has purchased portable lighting and a 2000 Watt generator to support operations.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Support member readiness and onboardingAssigns turnout gear, pagers, and access to the Bryx 911 app to probationary members to enable their response to emergency calls, supporting operational readiness and integration of new members.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$197K
Contributions & grants$69K35%
Program service revenue$19K10%
Investment income$88K45%
Other revenue$21K
expenses
Total expenses$74K
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1K
Grants paid out$2K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.64M
Cash$52K
Investments$1.53M
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.64M
Liquid reserves257.6 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +29.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 4
- JUSTIN TAYLOR — TREAS
- LIZA DORCHESTER — SEC
- RAYMOND LOWE — VICE PRES
- SCOTT JOHNSON — PRES
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Cape Vincent Partner — Jointly participated in a mock motor vehicle accident drill.
- Chaumont Fire Department Partner — Participated in joint emergency vehicle operations training with Chaumont Fire Department.
- Clayton Snowmobile Club Partner — Donated a snowmobile trailer to the fire department in March 1972.
- Depauville Fire Company Partner — Collaborates operationally with the Depauville Fire Company, sharing resources and personnel across two stations.
- Depauville Fire Department Partner — Participated in joint emergency vehicle operations training with Depauville Fire Department.
- Dexter Fire Department Partner — Participated in joint emergency vehicle operations training with Dexter Fire Department.
- Fishers Landing Fire Department Partner — Participated in joint emergency vehicle operations training with Fishers Landing Fire Department.
- Guilfoyle Ambulance Partner — Jointly participated in a mock motor vehicle accident drill.
- Jefferson County Sheriffs Department Government — Jointly participated in a mock motor vehicle accident drill.
- Thousand Islands Rescue Partner — Jointly participated in a mock motor vehicle accident drill.
- Town of Clayton Government — Received a tank truck from the Town of Clayton in 1942 and later merged with Depauville Fire Department under the Town of Clayton Fire Department in 2023.
- Town of Clayton Fire Department Government — Operates as part of or in official capacity with the Town of Clayton Fire Department.
- Town of Clayton Fire District Government — Government taxing entity that provides and houses fire apparatus and equipment for the volunteer department.
- Utica National Insurance Co. Partner — Partnered with Utica National Insurance Co. to offer an emergency vehicle operations course.
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.
- Experiential Emergency Educationmethodology: experiential_educationBy using simulated emergencies such as staged motor vehicle accidents, the department trains responders and deters risky behavior in youth because immersive, real-world scenarios create stronger learning and behavioral impacts than didactic instruction alone.
- Integrated Emergency Medical Responsemethodology: integrated_emergency_medical_responseBy integrating ambulance services into fire department operations, the department delivers faster and more comprehensive emergency care because co-deployed medical and fire resources reduce treatment delays and improve patient outcomes during crises.
- Specialized Unit Deployment for Diverse Emergenciesmethodology: specialized_response_unitsBy organizing response teams into specialized units (e.g., engine, maritime, ladder), the department effectively manages a wide range of emergency scenarios because tailored teams improve operational efficiency and technical proficiency in crisis situations.
- Volunteer-Based Local Response Modelmethodology: volunteer_based_local_station_deploymentBy deploying volunteer-staffed local fire stations, the department provides timely and geographically distributed emergency coverage because localized presence reduces response times and increases community trust and engagement.