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Cicero Volunteer Fire Department Inc
Cicero, NY · EIN 161596983 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE M24 · Public Safety & Disaster Relief · Small ($100K-$1M) · cicerofire.com
revenue
$459K
expenses
$290K
net assets
$1.6M
employees
0
volunteers
99
program ratio
92%
mission · from form 990

The Cicero Volunteer Fire Department's mission is to provide community fire protection as well as emergency call response in local mutual aid system.

profile · synthesized from sources

Cicero Volunteer Fire Department Inc provides fire protection and emergency response services to the Cicero, NY community and participates in regional mutual aid systems. The department relies entirely on volunteer personnel and responds to a wide range of emergencies, including medical incidents and fires. It operates two stations and supports its operations through charitable fundraising activities.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Volunteer Engagement
Recruits community members for emergency response roles, including EMS-only volunteers, and non-operational support roles such as traffic control and administrative tasks
Emergency Fire and Medical Response
Provides volunteer-based fire suppression and emergency medical services to the Cicero community and participates in mutual aid responses across the region
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Volunteer Fire Department Services 2 activities
    • Perform interior and scene support firefighting duties
      Trained personnel perform interior firefighting duties after completing NYS Firefighter 1 and department certification, while others provide scene support to interior firefighters following NYS Scene Support and department training.
    • Provide fire and emergency medical services (EMS) response
      Responds to an average of over 900 fire and EMS alarms annually, providing fire and medical coverage to residents and travelers in the Town of Cicero, NY, and operating from two stations with a fleet including 3 squads, 1 heavy rescue, 3 engines, 1 ladder truck, and 4 chief vehicles. The department also responds to alarms in Oswego County and participates in a local mutual aid system for community fire protection.
  • Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
    • Conduct administrative and fundraising support activities
      Supports fire department operations through administrative duties, corporate support, and organizing fundraising events such as the annual "Flamingo Flocking" campaign and sale of "flamingo flocking insurance."
  • Youth Firefighter Training Programs 1 activity
    • Deliver youth fire department training and engagement
      Engages youth aged 15 to 17 in limited fire department duties with parental approval, providing early exposure to fire service roles and responsibilities.
  • Community Space Provision 1 activity
    • Operate community hall for public rental and events
      Owns and operates a newly constructed community hall available for public rental and events, supporting community engagement and auxiliary revenue for department operations.
  • Volunteer Fire Department Support 1 activity
    • Operate raffle fundraising programs
      Conducts raffles accessible to individuals aged 18 and older in New York State, with 100% of net proceeds used to support the operations of the Cicero Volunteer Fire Department.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Staff fire department operations through volunteer duty commitments
      Requires on-call volunteers to respond to at least 10% of activated calls annually and stationed volunteers to provide 288 hours of duty time per year at the firehouse to ensure continuous fire protection and rescue services.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$459K
Contributions & grants$61K13%
Program service revenue$221K48%
Investment income$9790%
Other revenue$176K
expenses
Total expenses$290K
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$4.68M
Cash$171K
Investments$0
Liabilities$3.11M
Net assets$1.57M
Liquid reserves7.1 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +48.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

board members · 6
  • Angel Hemingway — Secretary
  • Cele Barrett — Asst Treasurer
  • Daniel Hollis — Asst Secretary
  • George Barrett — Vice President
  • Jon Barrett — President
  • Karen Nicholas — Treasurer
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • Cele Barrett Partner — Hall coordinator assisting with community hall rentals.
  • Cicero Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary Partner — Organizes and runs the "Flamingo Flocking" fundraiser as a supporting auxiliary group.
  • Firefighters Association of the State of New York Coalition — Member organization collaborating on volunteer firefighter recruitment and benefits advocacy.
  • New York State Government — Holds gaming license and regulates raffle operations.
  • New York State Government — Provides required training certification (NYS Scene Support and NYS Firefighter 1) for department members.
  • New York State Gaming Commission Government — Regulatory body overseeing compliance of raffle games operated by the organization.
  • New York State Gaming Commission Government — Regulatory body overseeing compliance of raffle games.
  • New York State Gaming Commission Government — Regulatory body overseeing compliance of raffle operations
  • New York State Gaming Commission Government — Regulatory body overseeing compliance of raffle operations.
  • New York State Gaming Commission Government — Regulatory body overseeing the organization's games of chance.
  • Town of Cicero Government — Primary jurisdiction and operational area for fire and EMS services.
  • local mutual aid system Partner — Participates in a local mutual aid system for emergency response and fire protection.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

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  • Certification-Based Readiness
    methodology: certification-based readiness
    By requiring state-certified Firefighter 1 training combined with in-house certification, the department ensures that interior firefighters meet standardized safety and operational readiness benchmarks, enhancing mission effectiveness and responder safety.
  • EMS-First Recruitment
    methodology: ems-first_recruitment
    By recruiting EMS-dedicated volunteers to address the majority of calls that are medical in nature—without requiring firefighting as a prerequisite—the department aligns its volunteer structure with actual call demand, improving response relevance and efficiency.
  • Prank-Based Fundraising
    methodology: prank-based fundraising
    By using a lighthearted, prank-based model where donors pay to surprise others with temporary lawn decorations, the department creates multiple revenue opportunities per event, increasing community engagement and fundraising yield through viral, low-barrier participation.
  • Tiered Response Training
    methodology: tiered-response training
    By training exterior firefighters to support interior operations through state and department-specific curricula, the department broadens member participation in emergency response while maintaining safety and operational effectiveness.
  • Volunteer Training Model
    methodology: volunteer-training-model
    By training all volunteer members regardless of prior experience, the department ensures full preparedness for emergency response, thereby maintaining operational readiness and expanding community participation in fire protection services.