named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Emergency Response
All-volunteer emergency response service providing fire suppression, medical assistance, and rescue operations for the residents of Montgomery, NY.
Fire Prevention & Safety Education
Annual school visits and community outreach programs that educate children and families on fire safety, emergency preparedness, and fire prevention techniques.
Smoke Alarm Outreach
Community education initiative promoting the installation, maintenance, and proper placement of smoke alarms in residential homes.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
- Conducts fire safety education programs for childrenPerforms annual school visits featuring demonstrations and hands-on activities to educate children on fire prevention and life safety practices.
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Transparent Governance Meetings 1 activity
- Governs fire district operations through elected Board of Fire CommissionersThe publicly-elected Board of Fire Commissioners, established in 1987, conducts monthly public meetings and provides oversight of the fire district, including setting operational policies and procedures for the department.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Hosts community and fundraising eventsOrganizes community events such as the annual Steak and Cigar Night to engage the public and raise funds in support of department operations.
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 1 activity
- Provides fire protection and emergency response servicesDelivers fire suppression, rescue operations, and emergency response services to approximately 17,000 residents in the Village of Montgomery and parts of the Town of Montgomery. The department operates as an all-volunteer agency with a fleet of emergency vehicles including engines, ladder trucks, rescue units, brush trucks, and watercraft.
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financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$174K
Contributions & grants$64K37%
Program service revenue$103K59%
Investment income$7000%
Other revenue$6K
expenses
Total expenses$122K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$763K
Cash$677K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$763K
Liquid reserves66.8 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020
Who runs it
board members · 5
- ANTHONY PRESTIA — SERGEANT AT ARMS
- GEORGE TREUTLE — SECRETARY
- JOSEPH PRIOR SR — VICE PRESIDENT
- MICHAEL GIRONDA — PRSIDENT
- ROBIN REYNOLDS — TREASURER
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Belsito Communications Inc. Partner — Website development and design services for the Montgomery Fire Department
- Fleet Hook and Ladder Co #1 Partner — Collaborates with Fleet Hook and Ladder Co #1, which holds monthly meetings on the second Thursday at 7 p.m.
- National Fire Protection Association Partner — Collaborates with NFPA through use of Sparky the Fire Dog resources for fire safety education.
- State of New York Government — Operates the Montgomery Fire District in accordance with state laws and follows state-mandated budget formulas.
- U.S. Fire Administration Government — Follows and disseminates fire safety guidance from the U.S. Fire Administration.
- Wallkill Engine and Hose Company #2 Partner — Coordinates with Wallkill Engine and Hose Company #2, which holds monthly meetings on the first Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
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.
- All-Volunteer Model for Community-Based Emergency Responsemethodology: all_volunteer_modelBy relying on an all-volunteer staffing model, the department sustains continuous emergency response services because it leverages deep-rooted community dedication and local commitment, ensuring service continuity and trust built over time.
- Comprehensive Emergency Response Through All-Risk Coveragemethodology: all_risk_responseBy operating as an all-risk life safety response provider, the department ensures community safety because it is prepared to handle a broad spectrum of emergencies, increasing resilience and reducing vulnerability across diverse incident types.
- Youth Fire Safety Education to Promote Household Preparednessmethodology: education-for-household-safetyBy delivering youth fire safety education, the department fosters broader household emergency preparedness because engaging children transfers knowledge and behavioral change into family units, amplifying safety impact beyond individual instruction.