OWEGO HOSE TEAMS
EIN 47-5651220 · Fire Prevention (M24)
What they do
Owego Hose Teams Inc. Primary Purpose is A Firematic Hose Racing Team for The Members of The Owego Fire Department OFD. The Hose Team Practices Trains Drills and Competes In Firematic Hose Races to Improve Firefighting Skills for The Benefit of Its Members and The Community We Serve With Fire Protection Services In Owego New York. The Hose Team Also Completes Community Projects Such As The Baker Firemans Fountain Restoration Effort. We Also Hosted The 127th Annual Central NY Firemens Association Convention In 2021 Drawing Volunteer Firefighters From Across The State to Our Community. Our Next Project Includes The Restoration of OFDs 1866 Steam Fire Engine and Associated Steamer House.
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JOHN LOFTUSTREASURER
MIKE MACNAUGHTONVICE PRESIDENT
PARICK GAVINPRESIDENT
TOM DONOVANSECRETARY
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2016
- Location
- 461 E MAIN ST, OWEGO, NY 138271230
- County
- Tioga
- In care of
- John Loftus
- Primary officer
- John Loftus, Treasuer
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Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990EZ
- NTEE classification
- Fire Prevention (M24)
- IRS tax category
- Fire Prevention