BEMUS POINT VOLUNTEER FIRE CO INC
EIN 16-6053156 · Fire Prevention (M24)
What they do
Recruiting and Retaining Members of The Bemus Point Volunteer Fire Department, Provide Ambulance Services Including All Supplies for The Department, Purchase Equipment and Supplies Directly Related to The Provision of Fire Procection Services, Represented The Community In Parades, Funerals and Recognition and Promoted The Well Being and Fellowship of The Members of The Fire Departmenet, and Promoted Fire and Life Safety Education for The Community
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Leadership and board
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Board and leadership roster (8)
CHARLES SHICKVICE PRESIDENT
JON STAHLEYDIRECTOR
KERI CRISTDIRECTOR
LISA ALLENSONDIRECTOR
MICHAEL KROTTTREASURER
RANDY APPERSONCHIEF ENGINEER
THEODORE FARNHAMPRESIDENT
VALERIE RAESECRETARY
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2013
- Location
- 13 Alburtus Ave, Bemus Point, NY 14712
- County
- Chautauqua
- In care of
- Theodore Farnham
- Primary officer
- Theodore Farnham, President
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990EZ
- Tax preparer
- RONALD J WEBER
- NTEE classification
- Fire Prevention (M24)
- IRS tax category
- Fire Prevention
- Revocation date
- May 15, 2010