Bethesda-Chevy Chase

“The squad is a membership organization (volunteers who serve either operationally as emts, firefighters, paramedics, or administratively). The organization does not have stockholders.”

“All active volunteer members in good standing are eligible to participate in the annual elections for operational officers, and the board of directors.”

“All amendments to the by-laws must be signed and presented in writing in duplicate, at a meeting of the general membership, and action on same shall be taken at the next regularly scheduled membership meeting. A copy of all proposed amendments shall be posted by the secretary on the official bulletin board for 30 days prior to the stated meeting at which action is to be taken. An affirmative three-quarters vote of the voting members present shall be required for adoption of all amendments to the by-laws. The approval of the active volunteer members, in good standing, is required for the adoption of any by-law or amendments to the by-laws.”

“The form 990 is provided to all members of the board of directors, and certain other squad members, to review before being filed. Comments and questions are provided to the return preparers and any resulting changes are made prior to filing.”

“The squad's conflict of interest policy is posted on the squad's website and available to all members. If any member of the board of directors has reasonable cause to believe a member of the board of directors or a member of a board committee with decision making powers delegated by the board of directors, or any principal officer has failed to disclose actual or possible conflicts of interest, that member is required to inform the board of directors of the basis for such belief.”

“The organization did not compensate its coo or any top management official during the tax year. These positions are filled by volunteers.”

“The squad's conflict of interest policy is posted on the squad's website. No other governing documents are made available to the public.”

“The bethesda-chevy chase rescue squad is a philanthropically operated organization that provides state of the art emergency medical, fire, and rescue services to the bethesda-chevy chase area and surrounding maryland communities.”

“Bccrs responded to approximately over 8,385 calls for assistance in fy 2023. The bethesda-chevy chase rescue squad is an all-hazard fire and rescue organization responding to structural fire, vehicle crash, technical rescue and emergency medical incidents across southern montgomery county, maryland. One of two volunteer fire companies in montgomery county dedicated to operating heavy rescue squad and emergency medical service units, the bccrs operates as an integral component of montgomery county fire and rescue services. The bethesda-chevy chase rescue squad has more than 150 professionally trained volunteers and 28 paid emergency response personnel who respond to incidents during regularly scheduled evening, night, and weekend duty shifts. On weekdays, units are staffed with bccrs employees, volunteers, one montgomery county fire rescue paramedic. This staffing strategy ensures that personnel are ready to respond to emergencies 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our fleet includes 7 ambulances, 2 heavy rescue squads, and various command and utility vehicles.”

“Rental expenses 17,858 rental expenses -17,858”