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Volunteer Fire Department Of Seymour

Volunteer Fire Department Of Seymour

Knoxville, TN 37920
Tax ID58-1445949

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About this organization

Revenue

$1,298,885

Expenses

$1,167,177

Website

seymourvfd.com

Mission

Mission: In 2020, we responded to 2,379 calls for service including 271 fires - combined vehicle, structure, natural vegetation fires - 1,611 emergency medical calls, 235 rescues or extrications, 262 fire-related responses including false alarms or smoke scares and 197 public assistance calls. SVFD is an all Volunteer Fire Department comprised of 59 members. We provide all fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical services fire prevention to our residents and tourists, which covers 118 square miles. Programs: The department is operated by non-paid volunteers (except for a stipend when watching the station) and provides fire protection to the Seymour community (est population 70,000) in the tri-county areas of Sevier, Knox and Blount at no charge to residents and businesses.

About

The department is operated by non-paid volunteers (except for a token payment when watching the station) and provides fire protection to the Seymour community (est population >80,000)in the tri-county areas of Sevier, Knox and Blount at no charge to residents and businesses. All fundraising and management services donated.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The filing documents outline the non-profit's mission as “The department is operated by majority non-paid volunteers and provides fire protection for the seymour community (est pop >80,000)in the tri-county areas of sevier, knox and blount at no charge to residents and businesses.”.

When outlining the tasks it performs, they were referred to as: “The department is operated by majority non-paid volunteers and provides fire protection for the seymour community (est pop >80,000)in the tri-county areas of sevier, knox and blount at no charge to residents and businesses.”.

  • The non-profit's reported state of operation is TN as per legal requirements.
  • The filing reveals that the address of the non-profit in 2020 is 7915 Chapman Highway, Knoxville, TN, 37920.
  • As of 2020, the non-profit has 29 employees reported on their 990 form.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor-advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $131,708.
  • The compensation policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and endorsement from an independent source.
  • The organization has a written policy that delegates the management duties.
  • The organization elects its board members.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 11 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1970.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $246,913 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $34,099 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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