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JEROME VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
JEROME, AZ · EIN 860885612 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE M24 · Public Safety & Disaster Relief · Micro (<$100K) · jeromefd.org
revenue
$52K
expenses
$48K
net assets
$93K
employees
0
program ratio
95%
mission · from form 990

THE OBJECT AND PURPOSE OF THE AUXILARY SHALL BE THE SUPPORT OF THE JEROME FIRE DEPARTMENT AND ITS ACTIVITIES, THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC CONCERNING FIRE HAZARDS AND PREVENTION, THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE TOWN OF JEROME, ARIZONA AND THE SURROUNDING TERRITORY, THE STIMULATION OF PUBLIC SENTIMENT TO THESE ENDS, AND THE PROVIDING OF SUCH SOCIAL FEATURES AS WILL PROMOTE THESE PURPOSES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Volunteer fire department serving the town of Jerome, Arizona and surrounding 200-square-mile area since 1899. Provides structural and wildland firefighting, emergency medical services, rope rescue, and fire prevention education. Operates with a mix of paid-on-call firefighters and EMTs, supported by a volunteer auxiliary and grant funding.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Emergency Medical Service (EMS)
Provides emergency medical response as part of the department's 500+ annual calls
Fire Prevention Program
Initiative focused on public education and reducing fire hazards in the community
Firewise Day
Annual event promoting wildfire preparedness and community safety
Rope Rescue Team
Specialized team established to handle rescue operations on the mountainous terrain above Jerome and assist neighboring agencies
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Fire Department Support Services 5 activities
    • Equipment and Infrastructure Acquisition
      Secures funding through grants and community efforts to acquire critical infrastructure and equipment, including a new fire station (1998), a Pierce pumper (mid-1990s), and a Compressed Air/Foam pumper for structural and wildland fire response.
    • Fire Apparatus and Equipment Modernization
      Acquires and upgrades firefighting equipment through grants and community funding, including a custom-built Pierce pumper in the mid-1990s and a Compressed Air/Foam pumper for structural and wildland fire response.
    • Fire Station Infrastructure Development
      Expanded operational capacity by acquiring a new fire station in the uptown area in 1998 through a Community Block Development Grant, sale of town property, and community fundraising.
    • Firefighter Safety and Gear Upgrades
      Replaces outdated protective gear with modern turnout equipment to enhance firefighter safety and operational effectiveness; recently upgraded gear for five firefighters.
    • Personal Protective Equipment Upgrades
      Replaced outdated turnout gear for five firefighters with new equipment to enhance safety and operational effectiveness during emergency responses.
  • Emergency Medical and Fire Response Services 2 activities
    • Emergency Response Services
      Responds to emergency calls including structural and wildland fires, medical incidents, and rescue operations. Handled 447 emergency calls in 2021 and 327 calls as of September 2022.
    • Emergency Response Services
      Responds to emergency calls including structural and wildland fires, medical emergencies, and rescue operations. Handled 447 emergency calls in 2021 and 327 calls as of September 2022.
  • Wilderness & Technical Search and Rescue 2 activities
    • Specialized Rescue Operations
      Maintains a rope rescue team trained to respond to incidents on mountainous terrain, both within the local area and for mutual aid to neighboring agencies.
    • Specialized Rescue Operations
      Maintains a rope rescue team trained to respond to incidents on mountainous terrain both within the town and for mutual aid to neighboring agencies.
  • Fire and Emergency Services Certification 2 activities
    • Volunteer Recruitment and Capacity Building
      Hosts weekly open sessions every Thursday at 5 PM to recruit and train new volunteer members for fire and EMS services, supporting organizational sustainability and community engagement.
    • Volunteer Recruitment and Capacity Building
      Hosts weekly open sessions every Thursday at 5 PM to recruit and train new volunteer members for fire and emergency medical services, supporting organizational sustainability and community engagement.
  • Wildfire Risk Mitigation Services 2 activities
    • Wildfire Risk Prevention and Community Education
      Provides a publicly accessible online wildfire vulnerability assessment tool that generates customized reports with actionable recommendations for homeowners to reduce wildfire risk. Part of a broader prevention program initiated in the early seventies.
    • Wildfire Risk Prevention and Mitigation
      Provides a publicly accessible online wildfire vulnerability assessment tool that generates customized recommendations for homeowners to reduce wildfire risk. Also conducts controlled burns in collaboration with agencies like Prescott National Forest.
  • Wildfire Recovery & Resilience Planning 1 activity
    • Wildland Fire Support Operations
      Provides mutual aid and operational support for wildland fire management, including participation in controlled burns such as the October 10, 2023, operation with Prescott National Forest.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$52K
Contributions & grants$18K35%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$40%
Other revenue$33K
expenses
Total expenses$48K
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$93K
Cash$35K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$93K
Liquid reserves8.7 mo
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue -54.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 2
  • RICK HERNANDEZ — Treasurer
  • RUSTY BLAIR — President
relationships · 8

who they work with

  • Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Funder — Awarded a grant to support the purchase of critical lifesaving turnout gear.
  • Jerome Fire Department Auxiliary Partner — Support organization that welcomes members who wish to assist the fire department in non-operational roles.
  • Jerome Vol. Fire Dept. Aux. Partner — Assisted with fundraising efforts for a new fire station.
  • Prescott Partner — Assisting Prescott with a controlled burn operation.
  • Prescott National Forest Partner — Assisted with a controlled burn on the Verde Ranger District.
  • The Jerome Chamber of Commerce Partner — Linked as a community partner organization.
  • The Jerome Historical Society Partner — Linked as a community partner organization.
  • The Jerome Police Department Partner — Linked as a community partner organization.