Fisher-Titus Affiliated Services, operating under the name North Central Ems, is located in Norwalk, OH. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (E62) the organization is classified as: Emergency Medical Services & Transport, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 12/2023, North Central Ems employed 62 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. North Central Ems is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, North Central Ems generated $4.3m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.1m during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.8%) per year over the past 5 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
NORTH CENTRAL EMS PROVIDES RAPID AND SKILLED EMERGENCY ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE TO SAVE LIVES AND REDUCE THE EFFECT OF TRAUMA ON THE INJURED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
FISHER-TITUS AFFILIATED SERVICES, D.B.A. NORTH CENTRAL EMS PROVIDED 7,863 BILLED SERVICE CALLS IN 2023 TO THE AREA OF HURON, ERIE, OTTAWA, LORAIN, SANDUSKY, SENECA & THE SURROUNDING COUNTIES. THESE RUNS WERE CLASSIFIED AS FOLLOWS: EMERGENCY - 5,369, TRANSPORTATION - 2,253 AND WHEELCHAIR - 241.[CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O]NORTH CENTRAL EMS PROVIDES RAPID AND SKILLED EMERGENCY ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE TO SAVE LIVES AND REDUCE THE EFFECT OF TRAUMA ON THE INJURED. THEIR ARRIVAL TO EMERGENCIES WITHIN THE CITY OF NORWALK AVERAGED 5:49 MINUTES FROM THE RECEIPT OF THE CALL, AND AVERAGED ONLY 7:21 MINUTES FOR ALL CALLS RECEIVED WITHIN THE 600 SQ. MILE SERVICE AREA IN 2023. THIS QUICK RESPONSE DECREASES THE MORTALITY RATE, SHOCK AND DISABLING CONDITIONS THAT WOULD OTHERWISE OCCUR WITHOUT SUCH A HIGH-LEVEL RAPID RESPONSE SERVICE. IN ADDITION, NORTH CENTRAL EMS PROVIDES NON-EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES THROUGHOUT NORTHERN OHIO COVERING OVER A 2,000 SQ. MILE SERVICE AREA.THE EMERGENCY SERVICES LOST $928,515 FROM OPERATIONS IN 2023 DUE TO THE NECESSITY FOR A 24 HOUR A DAY, 365 DAY A YEAR, SEVEN STATION OPERATION. THE TRANSPORTATION AND WHEELCHAIR UNIT SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE COMMUNITIES HELPED OFFSET SOME OF THIS LOSS.NORTH CENTRAL EMS SERVES AS ONE OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE ANSWERING POINTS FOR THE HURON AND ERIE COUNTY 911 EMERGENCY SYSTEMS. THEY ALSO PROVIDES DISPATCHING SERVICES FOR THE VILLAGE OF MILAN POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS AND BERLIN TOWNSHIP POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS.IN 2023, NORTH CENTRAL EMS RECEIVED A GRANT THROUGH THE NORTHWEST HOSPITAL COUNCIL FOR A COMMUNITY PARAMEDICINE RURAL PROGRAM. THEY ARE ONE OF THREE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS IN THE STATE OF OHIO TO RECEIVE THIS GRANT. THIS GRANT PROVIDES NORTH CENTRAL EMS WITH UP TO $379,000 OVER A THREE-YEAR PERIOD TO IMPLEMENT A COMMUNITY PARAMEDICINE PROGRAM FOCUSED ON HEALTH CARE IN A RURAL AREA.IN 2023, THE THOMAS HINMAN FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST RECOGNIZED THE NEED FOR NEW LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT AND AWARDED NORTH CENTRAL EMS TWO GRANTS. ONE FOR $16,799 FOR AN AUTO PULSE UNIT, AND A 2ND GRANT FOR $63,773 GRANT TO PURCHASE A POWER COT AND LOADING SYSTEM FOR NORTH CENTRAL EMS CREWS.NORTH CENTRAL PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE PROVIDE SERVICES:1. PROVIDE COMMUNITY FIRST AID/CPR/AED CLASSES TO ANY GROUP OR ORGANIZATION. IN 2023, NORTH CENTRAL EMS SPONSORED 48 CLASSES WITH 439 PEOPLE ATTENDING. AN AVERAGE OF 1 MEDIC TAUGHT THE COURSE, LASTING ON AVERAGE 5.26 HOURS WITH 1 HOUR PREP. THERE IS A $60.00 CLASS FEE PER PERSON WITH ONE INDIVIDUAL ATTENDING FOR FREE. THIRTEEN CLASSES CHARGED $50.00 FOR THE 196 INDIVIDUALS ATTENDING, ONE CLASS CHARGED $28.00 PER PERSON FOR 32 INDIVIDUALS, AND ONE CLASS CHARGED $40.00 PER PERSON FOR 8 INDIVIDUALS ATTENDING.(TOTAL HOURS SPENT: 287; NET GAIN OF THE PROGRAM $5,229)2. PROVIDE COMMUNITY AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR (AED) CLASSES TO ANY GROUP OR ORGANIZATION. IN 2023, NORTH CENTRAL EMS SPONSORED 34 AED/CPR TRAINING CLASSES LASTING ON AVERAGE 2.51 HOURS WITH 1-HOUR PREP. AN AVERAGE OF 1 TO 2 MEDICS TAUGHT THE COURSE, WITH 303 PEOPLE ATTENDING. THERE IS A $40.00 CLASS FEE PER PERSON.(TOTAL HOURS SPENT: 119; NET GAIN OF THE PROGRAM $2,890) 3. PROVIDE FREE EMERGENCY COVERAGE AT 1 LOCAL FAIRGROUNDS IN 2023. DURING THE FAIR, BETWEEN TWO AND THREE PARAMEDICS WERE UTILIZED WORKING BETWEEN FIVE AND EIGHT-HOUR SHIFTS EACH DAY DURING THE 6 DAY LONG FAIR WEEK.(TOTAL HOURS SPENT: 103; COST OF THE PROGRAM $3,212)4. NORTH CENTRAL EMS PROVIDED CHARITY CARE BY TO PATIENTS BASED ON THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. INDIVIDUALS ARE INTERVIEWED TO ASSIST THEM IN DETERMINING EACH PERSON'S ELIGIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AVAILABLE EXTERNALLY. CHARITY CARE PROVIDED TO PATIENTS IN OUR SERVICE AREA DURING 2023 WAS $1,483.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Brent W Burkey MD President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 5.5 | $0 |
Perry Dryden Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Jeffery C Huber Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dennis C Camp Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Julie S Roberts DDS Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark E Coriell Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $27,698 |
Government grants | $959,902 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $243,206 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,230,806 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,912,094 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $19,502 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,274,303 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,940,921 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $77,316 |
Other employee benefits | $281,800 |
Payroll taxes | $214,609 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $15,918 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $185,359 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $89,635 |
Information technology | $4,818 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $147,485 |
Travel | $183,061 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,493 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $194,292 |
Insurance | $214,583 |
All other expenses | $37,841 |
Total functional expenses | $5,137,221 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $500 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $81,261 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $433,473 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $70,806 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,231,076 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $274,435 |
Total assets | $2,091,551 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $246,900 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $21,290 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $3,251,481 |
Total liabilities | $3,519,671 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$1,428,120 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,091,551 |