named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Fire Prevention Program
Hosts community training events on fire extinguisher use, grilling safety, and emergency preparedness
Hazmat Response Team
Trained unit that responds to hazardous materials incidents and participates in multi-agency drills
Junior Firefighter Program
Offers training and hands-on experience for youth ages 16–17 interested in firefighting careers
Smoke Alarm Installation and Education
Provides public education on smoke alarm placement, maintenance, and fire escape planning; offers assistance with installation upon request
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 4 activities
- Deliver fire safety education and prevention programsProvides comprehensive fire safety education to the public, including age-appropriate programs for students in local schools, hands-on training in fire extinguisher use, and community events at fire stations. Offers downloadable escape planning resources and promotes smoke alarm maintenance through seasonal campaigns.
- Distribute free smoke detectors to newborn familiesOperates a Newborn Smoke Detector Program that provides a free smoke detector to families of newborns within the Brighton Fire District to promote early home fire safety.
- Promote smoke alarm and fire prevention awarenessAdvocates for the installation and maintenance of working smoke alarms, citing data showing they reduce the risk of dying in a home fire by half. Highlights that nearly two-thirds of home fire deaths occur in homes without working alarms and encourages residents to test alarms and practice escape plans.
- Support community fire prevention initiativesEncourages resident participation in the Adopt-A-Hydrant program to ensure clear access to fire hydrants year-round and hosts annual Fire Prevention Week events featuring demonstrations, apparatus tours, and safety giveaways.
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 2 activities
- Conduct firefighter training and drillsConducts regular squad drills, classes, and training exercises to maintain operational readiness, including use of fire apparatus and participation in large-scale hazardous materials training. All firefighters maintain annual New York State and OSHA certifications and participate in ongoing local, state, and federal training programs.
- Provide fire protection and emergency response servicesProvides fire protection and emergency response services across 7.1 square miles in the Town of Tonawanda, serving over 50,000 residents and responding to over 500 emergency calls annually. Responds to various types of fires and emergency alarms, including structure fires, barn fires, and incidents outside its district.
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Youth Firefighter Training Programs 1 activity
- Operate Junior Firefighter ProgramOperates a Junior Firefighter Program for individuals aged 16 and 17, offering hands-on exposure and foundational training in firefighting operations to develop future volunteer firefighters.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$133K
Contributions & grants$4K3%
Program service revenue$32K24%
Investment income$11K8%
Other revenue$86K
expenses
Total expenses$120K
Program expenses35%
Admin / overhead65%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$752K
Cash$584K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$752K
Liquid reserves518.3 mo
8 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +1005.8%
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Brighton Fire District #5 Partner — Partnership to provide fire protection and emergency services across the district.
- Buffalo Fire Partner — Collaborated with Brighton’s Hazmat team in a multi-agency simulated hazardous materials incident response exercise.
- Clarence Fire Partner — Collaborated with Brighton’s Hazmat team in a multi-agency simulated hazardous materials incident response exercise.
- Erie County Council Partner — Partner organization in the sponsorship and formation of Boy Scout Troop #35.
- Erie County Fire Chiefs’ Mutual Aid Organization Network — Recipient of the President’s Award from this organization for completing the most training hours among volunteer fire departments in Erie County.
- Erie County Firemen’s Association Network — Member organization participating in county-level fire service coordination.
- Erie County Volunteer Firemen’s Association Network — Co-host of the annual awards dinner where a Brighton firefighter received the Lifetime Achievement Award.
- Fire Prevention Committee Partner — Internal committee responsible for organizing and delivering fire safety programs.
- Kenmore Fire Department Partner — Requested and received mutual aid assistance from Kenmore during a fire at the Toth residence.
- NFPA Government — Referenced as a source for fire safety guidance and public education resources.
- NYS Fire Government — Participated alongside Brighton’s Hazmat team in a multi-agency simulated hazardous materials incident response exercise.
- National Fire Protection Association Partner — Brighton Volunteer Fire Company #5 collaborates with the NFPA in supporting smoke alarm use and fire safety education.
- New York State Firemen’s Association Network — Joined the New York State Firemen’s Association in 1932.
- Southtowns Hazmat Partner — Collaborated with Brighton’s Hazmat team in a multi-agency simulated hazardous materials incident response exercise.
- Town of Tonawanda Firemen’s Association Network — Member organization participating in regional fire service activities.
- U.S. Fire Administration Government — Referenced as a source for fire safety guidance.
- Western New York Firemen’s Association Network — Member organization participating in regional fire service events and conventions.
- Western New York Volunteer Firemen’s Association Network — Participated in and won an award at the organization's annual convention.
strategies · 5
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-Engaged Emergency Preparednessmethodology: community-engaged emergency preparednessBy involving the community in drills, public events, and infrastructure readiness (e.g., hydrant access), the organization increases operational responsiveness and public awareness, because community participation strengthens both system reliability and collective safety behavior.
- Enhanced Home Fire Survival Through Integrated Warning and Evacuation Planningmethodology: practiced_escape_planBy combining interconnected smoke alarms with practiced escape plans and assigned family responsibilities, the organization increases survival chances during home fires because integrated systems ensure timely alerting and coordinated evacuation, especially for vulnerable individuals.
- Preventive Fire Safety Education with Behavioral Substitutionmethodology: fire-prevention-through-safer-alternativesBy promoting safer alternatives (e.g., flameless candles) and distributing smoke detectors to high-risk groups like new families, the organization reduces fire risk because preventive education combined with tangible interventions leads to lasting behavior change and early hazard mitigation.
- Rapid Fire Intervention Through Training and Public Activationmethodology: rapid interventionBy training volunteers for rapid response and enabling public-initiated alarm activation, the organization contains fires to their point of origin because early intervention within the first two minutes significantly reduces fire spread and damage.
- Volunteer Retention Through Cultural Identitymethodology: professional volunteer modelBy cultivating a family-oriented culture rooted in pride, honor, courage, and commitment, the organization enhances recruitment and long-term retention of volunteer firefighters, because shared values and belonging strengthen sustained civic engagement.