Hope Fire Company No 1 Inc

“The fire company has the following classes of membership: active members, active-exempt members, social members, inactive members, fire police only members, life members, junior members, explorer members, and members paid by upper freehold township firefighters. All members have the right to express their opinion on company business. Active members, active-exempt members, social members, fire police only members, and life members have the right to elect officers to the governing board. An active member is any person who is interested in the objectives of this company may be considered a candidate for membership provided, they are of good moral character, are at least eighteen (18) years of age and not over the age of forty (40) years, (except if the candidate has been a member of another fire company and is requesting a transfer to this company), is physically fit, and has resided in the area at least sixty (60) days prior to their application for membership. Any member may qualify for active exempt provided that they have been recognized by the firemen's relief association of the state of new jersey as an exempt fireman or any other member who has successfully completed at least seven (7) years of active membership with this company. Any member of this company may qualify for inactive membership status provided that they have one of the following: a. They have been recognized by the firemen's relief association of the state of new jersey as an exempt fireman or they have successfully completed seven (7) years of satisfactory service to this company as an active member. B. They have become disabled in any manner, to preclude them from taking an active part in this company. Social membership is available to any person who is interested in the objectives of this company and; a. Is of good moral character. B. Is at least eighteen (18) years of age. C. Has resided in the area for at least sixty (60) days prior to application. Fire police membership is available to any person who is interested in the objectives of this company and; a. Is of good moral character. B. Is at least eighteen (18) years of age. C. Must pass a physical examination given by a practicing physician of the state of new jersey. D. Has successfully completed an approved fire police training program. E. Has been accepted by the municipality. F. Has resided in the area at least sixty (60) days prior to application. Life membership - any member of this company may qualify for this honorable membership provided the member has twenty (20) years of dedicated service to this company. Junior membership is available to any person who is interested in the objectives of this company and; a. Is of good moral character. B. Is at least sixteen (16) years of age. C. Must pass a physical examination given by a practicing physician of the state of new jersey. D. Has resided in the borough of allentown or upper freehold township at least sixty (60) days prior to application for membership. E. Has provided the company with written permission, to join the company,from their parents or legal guardians. F. Must maintain at least a "c" average in school. G. A letter will be written to the chief to notify that office of a new junior member. Explorer membership is available to any person who is interested in the objectives of this company and; a. Is of good moral character b. Is between the age of 14 and 16 c. Must pass a physical examination given by a practicing physician of the state of new jersey. D. Lives within 5 driving miles of the borough of allentown or upper freehold township e. Has provided the company with written permission, to join the company, from their parents or legal guardians. F. Must maintain at least a "c" average in school. Upper freehold township paid firefighter membership is available to any person who is interested in the objectives of this company and; a. Receives a paycheck from upper freehold township for firefighting duties.”

“Active members, active-exempt members, social members, fire police only members, and life members have the right to elect officers to the governing board.”

“Form 990 was sent to board members electronically for approval.”

“The fire company monitors and enforces the conflict of interest policy by requiring each executive officer, line officer and trustee to annually complete a disclosure form identifying any relationships, positions, or circumstances in which he or she is involved that they believe could contribute to a conflict of interest arising.”

“The organization makes its governing documents and financial statements available upon request.”

“Dispatch expenses: program service expenses 6,353. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 6,353. Annual fund drive: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 5,622. Total expenses 5,622. Firefighting training: program service expenses 5,100. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,100. Administrative expenses: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 4,317. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,317. Miscellaneous fire expenses: program service expenses 2,548. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,548. Janitorial: program service expenses 2,239. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,239. Uniforms: program service expenses 1,080. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,080.”