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
what they do
direct service · 5
- Emergency Response Services Fire and Emergency Medical ResponseResponds 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.
- Equipment and Infrastructure Acquisition Wildland Firefighting Infrastructure and OperationsSecures 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.
- Firefighter Safety and Gear Upgrades Law Enforcement Equipment & K9 ProcurementReplaces outdated protective gear with modern turnout equipment to enhance firefighter safety and operational effectiveness; recently upgraded gear for five firefighters.
- Specialized Rescue Operations Backcountry and Technical Search and RescueMaintains a rope rescue team trained to respond to incidents on mountainous terrain, both within the local area and for mutual aid to neighboring agencies.
- Wildfire Risk Prevention and Mitigation Wildfire Risk Mitigation & ResponseProvides 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.
capacity building · 1
- Volunteer Recruitment and Capacity BuildingHosts 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.
strategies · 6
how they think
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- All-volunteer operational model volunteer-based unique to this orgRelies entirely on volunteer personnel to staff fire and emergency medical services, reflecting a community-powered approach to public safety that leverages local commitment and civic engagement.
- Community-based volunteer recruitment community_volunteer_recruitment unique to this orgEngages local residents through open, weekly recruitment sessions with accessible messaging to sustain a volunteer force for fire and emergency medical services, leveraging community ties to maintain staffing.
- Customized wildfire risk assessment for homeowners wildfire-risk-assessment unique to this orgUses a guided online tool to provide homeowners with tailored wildfire preparedness recommendations, focusing on structural and landscape modifications that reduce fire vulnerability at the property level.
- Equipment readiness for rapid emergency response equipment-readiness unique to this orgMaintains high-quality, up-to-date equipment to ensure maximum effectiveness and speed during emergency responses, recognizing equipment reliability as critical to operational success.
- Prescribed fire for ecosystem and community protection prescribed_fire_management unique to this orgApplies controlled burns to reduce hazardous fuel loads, restore ecological health, improve wildlife habitat, and lower the risk of catastrophic wildfires to nearby communities and infrastructure.
- Rural fire response in geographically challenging areas rural_fire_response unique to this orgProvides fire and emergency medical services across a large, 200-square-mile rural area from a small-town base, adapting operations to the logistical and geographic challenges of remote emergency response.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
the money
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.