Bell Canyon Volunteer Wildland Fire Department
Bell Canyon Volunteer Wildland Fire Department
Mission
The BCVWFD was formed in 2020 with a primary mission to protect Bell Canyon residents and property by supporting and augmenting local fire agencies. Members are trained wildland firefighters certified by the California Office of the State Fire Marshal/State Fire Training program. The BCVWFD is NOT a replacement for 911 emergency resources, but offers specific, limited emergency/medical services. To aid residents with fire prevention, the BCVWFD is also available to advise and assist with pool fire pump installation. The BCVWFD was created in response to a collective experience of the Woolsey Fire of 2018 - most department members stayed to fight the fire, and one even lost his home. Residents wanted a way to have better control over shared community destiny and the BCVWFD was born.
Notes from the nonprofit
We thank you for your interest in the Bell Canyon Volunteer Wildland Fire Department. As a self-funded community volunteer fire department staffed fully by residents, we rely on and appreciate all financial support from our community and beyond in making sure we can the vehicles/equipment/training needed to be successful. The BCVWFD was formed in response to our collective experience in the Woolsey Fire, which destroyed nearly 40 homes in Bell Canyon, and damaged many more. Most of our department members stayed to fight the fire, and one even lost his home. The BCVWFD is committed to fire prevention, supporting its team members, and serving as a valuable resource for the community of Bell Canyon in providing specific, limited emergency/medical services.
Ruling year
2021
Chief/PIO
Garrett Clancy
Board Director/Donor Development Director
Narine Sukyas
Main address
29 Baymare Rd
Bell Canyon, CA 91307 USA
EIN
85-3746069
NTEE code
Fire Prevention / Protection / Control (M24)
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
BC Pool Fire Pump Installation Advisement and Assistance
To aid residents with fire prevention, members of the Bell Canyon Volunteer Wildland Fire Department are also available to advise and assist community residents with pool fire pump installation.
Snake Removal and Relocation Service
Specially trained Bell Canyon Volunteer Wildland Fire Department Members will remove and snakes (rattle and other) from resident properties and homes for relocation.
Where we work
Affiliations & memberships
California Office of the State Fire Marshal / State Fire Training program 2020
External reviews
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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Who are the people you serve with your mission?
We serve the community and residents of Bell Canyon, California.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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What significant change resulted from feedback?
We updated our local CERT FB page to include the BCVWFD as well- so residents had a one stop shop for all things emergency preparedness/response related in the community.
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We act on the feedback we receive
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to find the ongoing funding to support feedback collection
Financials
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Operations
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Bell Canyon Volunteer Wildland Fire Department
Board of directorsas of 02/22/2022
Garrett Clancy
BCVWFD
Term: 2020 -
Garrett Clancy
BCVWFD
Greg McHugh
BCVWFD
Richard Levy
BCVWFD
Narine Sukyas
BCVWFD
Eric Wolf
BCVWFD
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Not applicable -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Not applicable -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable
Organizational demographics
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