Franconia Volunteer Fire Department
Programs
Fire Department Capital Improvements
Depreciation Expenses: FVFD depreciated the building and various improvements over a period of 30 years fire trucks and engines over a period of 20 years ambulances over a period of 10 years other service vehicles over a period of 10 years leasehold improvements over a period of 20 years and furniture and other assets over a period of 5-20 years. In 2023, FVFD had a vehicle fleet that included a 51 stake in a tower truck, 3 fire engines, 4 ambulances, brush truck, command utility and general utility. FVFD received $70,000 in grants from Fairfax County, VA to apply to principal balances on outstanding loans for the tower truck at Station 5 and front-line ambulance for Station 37; FVFD retired the loan for the tower truck in 2023 and closed on the loan for the Station 37 ambulance. For building capital improvements, FVFD continued replacing fluorescent lamps with LED fixtures.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$361.2KBuilding Maintenance Services
Building Maintenance: In 2023, FVFD contracted out all corrective and preventive maintenance for the HVAC and plumbing systems, corrective maintenance for electrical system and appliances janitorial services and supplies to support volunteer operations and snow removal and groundskeeping. Additionally, FVFD contracted a professional architect who subcontracted professional mechanical and electrical engineers to do an assessment of the building HVAC and electrical systems to determine the required upgrades to extend the life of the building.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$88.4KAnnual Installation Dinner
Special Events/Installation: FVFD held their annual Installation Dinner for installation of board members and officers. The dinner featured recognition and awards to volunteers for their service.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$20.5K
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