2026-04-14T19:32:16-07:00 2025-12-31 990 2025-01-01 331148556 FIREFIGHTERS CROSSING BORDERS ORG Firefighters Crossing Borders FIRE 2538577282 PO box 2581 Gig Harbor WA 98335 Joel Schwarz President 2533078341 2026-04-14 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Joel Schwarz po box 2581 gig Harbor WA 98335 21106 0 X www.firefighterscrossingborders.org X 2006 WA Charitable not for profit, non-governmental for public benefit. A charitable organization formed to provide humanitarian support to under developed countries in the form of Fire service and rescue training; to provide technical and professional assistance; to assist in the procuring of new and used fire,medical and rescue equipment to be donated to fire departments and other emergency agencies being assisted; to assist the family members of firefighters and rescue workers in the way of humanitarian aid; however not including the payment of sick or death benefits, and not including the care of neglected or dependent children 6 0 0 6 0 0 21106 21106 0 0 0 0 0 0 21106 21106 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24335 24335 24335 24335 -3229 -3229 8359 5130 0 0 8359 5130 Charitable not for profit, non-governmental for public benefit. A charitable organization formed to provide humanitarian support to under developed countries in the form of Fire service and rescue training; to provide technical and professional assistance; to assist in the procuring of new and used fire,medical and rescue equipment to be donated to fire departments and other emergency agencies being assisted; to assist the family members of firefighters and rescue workers in the way of humanitarian aid; however not including the payment of sick or death benefits, and not including the care of neglected or dependent children 0 0 0 0 0 In 2024, Firefighters Crossing Borders.org shipped or facilitated shipping for multiple pallets of gear and equipment to the country of Mexico, continued relationship building with fire,medical and rescue agencies based here in the US. 0 0 0 Continue relationship with Sinaloa Fire Departments. No training occured, but facilitating donations continues. 0 0 0 In 2024 we continued to support of the local bi annual training symposium with the cooperation of several jurisdictions in the region of Sayulita and the Bahia of Banderas and Puerta Vallarta. Training involved basic emergency medical technician training along with lifeguard rescue procedures. Support was mostly shipping of equipment and off site coordination due to availability of instructors. 0 0 0 In 2022 began coordinated efforts with new area in central Baja mexico partnering with Bomberos no Rescate. Providing technical assistance and guidance on establishing non profit status and help with instruction. In 2024 continued this activity along with facilitating donations to this location. Through this effort Bomberos no Rescate has been developing interagency cooperative relationships with the mexican state governments to facilitate equipment across the border. 0 0 0 2024 increased activity in the southern Baja in and around Lapaz has grown with involvement of several US Firefighters. Training workshops and agency development is occuring with plans of annual training. Local Mexican business and government are helping so FFCB financial involvement is minimal. 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 X X X Joel Schwarz 2538577282 PO box 2581 Gig Harbor WA 98335 Joel Schwarz Executive Director/President 10 X 0 0 0 Scott Booth Training Director 0.5 X 0 0 0 Marcelo De Casas Director 5 X 0 0 0 Jordan Pollack Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Brian Singleton Director 5 X 0 0 0 Edgar Ramirez Director 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21106 0 21106 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21106 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 769 0 769 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19598 0 19598 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2108 0 2108 0 242 0 242 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 shipping costs for donated items 1618 0 1618 0 0 0 0 0 24335 0 24335 0 8359 5130 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8359 5130 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 8359 5130 0 0 8359 5130 8359 5130 -3229 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 2374 10677 32645 1152 21106 67954 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2374 10677 32645 1152 21106 67954 67954 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 67954 0 1 1 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 No other income. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Central America and the Caribbean 0 0 Speaking at Seminars or Conferences Main focus of charitable efforts in Mexico. Bringing education and training for the emergency services through volunteers in the US. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Each board of director has access to the publicly filed 990 and can request documentation . Filing through Form 990 online initially reviews the form for completeness. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Each board member is kept apprised of operations and has every opportunity to request additional information. When a request for funds or reimbursement is made the transaction is verified by the Chairman before payment or reimbursement. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18 Available public records access Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 upon request in writing. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g purchases of equipment or materials for training and education on locations in Mexico.