named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Fire and EMS Response
Provides emergency firefighting and medical services to the Harris Hill fire district, responding to incidents including structure fires, motor vehicle accidents, and medical emergencies.
Hydrant Shoveling Initiative
Community campaign encouraging residents to clear snow from fire hydrants; includes public awareness and a gift card incentive program to ensure hydrant accessibility during winter.
Public 911 Education
Provides guidance on how to effectively communicate with emergency dispatchers, emphasizing location, incident details, and caller calmness.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 2 activities
- Firefighting and emergency response servicesProvides firefighting services and responds to fire and emergency medical services (EMS) incidents. Responded to an average of over 600 incidents annually from 2023 to 2025, including hundreds of fire and EMS calls each year.
- Physical fitness training for emergency respondersConducts regular strength and conditioning training, including at F45 Training facilities, to maintain physical readiness for emergency response duties.
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
- Community safety maintenance during winter eventsEnsures fire hydrant accessibility during snow events by clearing snow and ice to maintain rapid access for firefighting operations and protect community safety.
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Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
- Fundraising and advocacy for lung healthParticipates in the Fight for Air Climb at Sahlen Field to raise funds for the American Lung Association, supporting lung disease research and promoting cleaner air initiatives.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Emergency call handling and pre-arrival guidanceProvides real-time guidance to 911 callers to remain calm, provide precise location details, and relay critical incident information using a structured WHO, WHAT, WHEN, HOW protocol, ensuring effective emergency response even if the call disconnects.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.05M
Contributions & grants$30K3%
Program service revenue$849K81%
Investment income$90K9%
Other revenue$78K
expenses
Total expenses$802K
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$6.09M
Cash$1.56M
Investments$1.25M
Liabilities$1.58M
Net assets$4.51M
Liquid reserves42.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +3.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- Bradley Vespa — Director at Large
- Michael Schreiber Jr — Director at Large
- Tim Braun Jr — Director at Large
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- American Lung Association Partner — Partnered through participation in the Fight for Air Climb to support lung health initiatives and fundraising.
- F45 Training Partner — Hosted Harris Hill Volunteer Fire Company members for strength training to support physical readiness for emergency response.
- Getzville Fire Company Partner — Participates in joint Rapid Intervention Training (GRIT) hosted by Getzville Fire Company to enhance firefighter rescue capabilities.
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.
- Alternative Water Source Utilizationmethodology: alternative water source draftingBy training and equipping teams to draft water from non-municipal sources such as ponds, the organization maintains firefighting capability in rural or hydrant-limited areas, because access to flexible water supplies increases operational resilience and geographic coverage.
- Community-Engaged Infrastructure Readinessmethodology: community-engaged-safetyBy involving community members in maintaining physical access to fire hydrants, the organization ensures faster emergency response during critical incidents, because community participation extends operational reach and preemptively addresses environmental barriers like snow cover.
- Precise Location-Based Response Initiationmethodology: location-first response protocolBy securing accurate location data at the onset of an emergency, the organization can launch appropriate response efforts even if communication is later interrupted, because early geospatial clarity enables autonomous dispatch and routing decisions under uncertainty.
- Rapid Intervention Team Preparednessmethodology: rapid intervention team trainingBy conducting scenario-based training for firefighter rescue operations, the organization improves survival chances during structural emergencies, because realistic, practiced responses reduce reaction time and increase coordination when saving downed personnel.
- Structured Incident Triage Protocolmethodology: structured incident assessmentBy systematically collecting essential incident details (WHO, WHAT, WHEN, HOW), the organization optimizes resource allocation and response appropriateness, because standardized assessment reduces cognitive load and decision latency in high-pressure situations.