Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue Squad Inc.

“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 any amendment to the by-laws. The approval of the active volunteer members, in good standing, is required for the adoption of any bylaw and amendment.”

“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. The rescue squad also provides emergency medical services to upper northwest d.c.”

“Scheduled evening, night, and weekend duty shifts. On weekdays, units are staffed with bccrs employees, volunteers, one montgomery county fire rescue paramedic and one montgomery county fire rescue emt. 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.”

“Fuel 52,394 0 0 miscellaneous 36,427 0 0 newsletter 0 0 31,686 catering/food 25,456 0 0 education and training 19,014 0 3,674 restricted 16,365 0 0 uniforms 13,856 0 0 dues & publications 2,826 0 0 total 166,338 0 35,360”

“Christmas tree and 8k race expenses 74,845 christmas tree and 8k race expenses -74,845”