named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Badge of Courage Gala
Annual gala event honoring local firefighters, EMTs, and fire marshals for courageous service, including fundraising and recognition.
Birthday Parties
Themed birthday events featuring firefighter dress-up, fire truck play, crafts, and museum access for children ages up to 12.
Group Tours
Guided and self-guided tours for schools, scouts, retirement communities, and other organizations visiting the museum.
Interactive Fire Safety Programs
Hands-on fire safety education for Pre-K through high school students taught by current or retired firefighters, including escape drills and curriculum exceeding NY State requirements.
Museum Muster
Annual outdoor event featuring antique fire and EMS vehicles, flea market, food vendors, and community participation.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Fire Service History Preservation 2 activities
- Collecting and preserving firefighting memorabilia and artifactsCollects, restores, and exhibits historic and contemporary firefighting memorabilia, artifacts, apparatus, documents, and photos to preserve the heritage of the Nassau County fire service.
- Operating a fire service museum and education centerOperates a museum open to the public Tuesday through Sunday from 10AM to 5PM, with extended hours on Mondays during holidays and school breaks, and seven days a week during July and August. The museum features historical fire apparatus from 1834 to present, including hand-pulled carts, horse-drawn steamers, ladder trucks, pumpers, and tankers, with interactive experiences such as simulating a working fire from alarm to extinguishment and allowing visitors to "drive" several fire trucks.
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 2 activities
- Coordinating volunteer mobilization and public safety outreach with community partnersHosted volunteer rallies and coordinated with the Long Island Red Cross and other community partners to launch and support public safety outreach activities.
- Providing fire safety education programsDelivers interactive fire safety education programs for students from Pre-K through high school and the general public, taught by current or retired firefighters. These programs exceed New York State requirements under Section 808 of the Education Law and include age-appropriate crafts, safety tips, and public outreach campaigns, such as reminders to check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors during Daylight Saving Time transitions.
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Organized Vehicle Show Events 1 activity
- Hosting annual public events and community gatheringsHosts an annual antique fire truck muster and all-day outdoor event featuring antique emergency vehicles and community participation, as well as a Summer Soiree with live music, cocktails, and appetizers to celebrate the museum and engage the public.
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Children's Themed Birthday Parties 1 activity
- Hosting children's birthday parties with fire-themed activitiesHosts children's birthday parties featuring fire truck play, dressing up as firefighters, and age-appropriate crafts, with free museum admission provided to all guests attending the event.
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Disaster and Line-of-Duty Memorialization 1 activity
- Hosting commemorative and recognition eventsOrganizes events to commemorate the 25th anniversary of September 11th and hosts the annual Badge of Courage Gala to honor Nassau County firefighters, EMTs, and fire marshals for their service, including during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Hosting fundraising events for museum supportHosts annual fundraising events including the Memorial Golf Classic and Summer Soiree, with net proceeds directed toward museum operations, educational programs, and ongoing initiatives.
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Historic Vessel and Equipment Preservation 1 activity
- Hosting guided and non-guided educational toursOffers guided and non-guided educational tours to diverse groups including youth organizations, summer camps, retirement communities, and school groups, focused on fire service history and safety education.
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Library-Provided Cultural Access Passes 1 activity
- Offering museum memberships and access programsOffers family memberships that provide unlimited free admission for one year and include discounts on museum store purchases and birthday parties. Also provides library memberships that allow public libraries to distribute museum passes to patrons.
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Museum and Historical Gift Shops 1 activity
- Operating a museum gift shopOperates a gift shop during museum hours offering toys, clothing, gear, and firefighter-related items for sale to visitors.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$297K
Contributions & grants$74K25%
Program service revenue$20K7%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$204K
expenses
Total expenses$232K
Program expenses55%
Admin / overhead32%
Fundraising14%
Salaries & benefits$16K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$2.04M
Cash$372K
Investments$0
Liabilities$53K
Net assets$1.99M
Liquid reserves19.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +2.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALANA PETROCELLI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $80K |
board members · 12
- ANGELO CATALANO — CHAIRMAN
- JAMES CAMMARATA ESQ — TRUSTEE
- JAMES SCHIANO — TRUSTEE
- JAMES SKINNER — TRUSTEE
- JOHN MURRAY — TRUSTEE
- JOSEPH FRANK — TRUSTEE
- JOSEPH MOTTOLA — TRUSTEE
- KENNETH GRAY — TRUSTEE
- KEVIN HECKER — TRUSTEE
- KYLE BRENGEL — TRUSTEE
- MICHAEL VENDITTO — TRUSTEE
- PAUL ANNUNZIATO — TRUSTEE
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- AAA Northeast Partner — Participated as a community partner in a volunteer rally hosted at the museum.
- AAA Northeast Partner — Participated in a joint safety outreach event hosted at the museum.
- AAA Northeast Partner — Participated in a joint volunteer mobilization event with the Red Cross and the museum.
- Blue Star Museums Partner — Participates in the Blue Star Museums program, providing free admission to active military personnel.
- Long Island Red Cross Partner — Collaborated with the museum to host a volunteer mobilization event.
- Long Island Red Cross Partner — Collaborated with the museum to host a volunteer rally for community outreach.
- Long Island Red Cross Partner — Collaborated with the museum to host a volunteer rally for community safety outreach.
- Nassau County Fire Service Academy Partner — Collaborates with the museum through shared history and early development, including initial display of collections in the academy's lobby.
- Nassau County Firefighters Museum and Education Center Government — Located in Nassau County, New York, and focused on local fire service history and safety education.
- National Grid US Partner — Participated as a community partner in a volunteer rally hosted at the museum.
- National Grid US Partner — Participated in a joint safety outreach event hosted at the museum.
- National Grid US Partner — Participated in a joint volunteer mobilization event with the Red Cross and the museum.
- New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Partner — Participated as a community partner in a volunteer rally hosted at the museum.
- New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Partner — Participated in a joint safety outreach event hosted at the museum.
- New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Partner — Participated in a joint volunteer mobilization event with the Red Cross and the museum.
- PSEG Long Island Partner — Participated as a community partner in a volunteer rally hosted at the museum.
- PSEG Long Island Partner — Participated in a joint safety outreach event hosted at the museum.
- PSEG Long Island Partner — Participated in a joint volunteer mobilization event with the Red Cross and the museum.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community Engagement Through Shared Heritage and Public Eventsmethodology: community_engagement_through_heritageBy hosting free, interactive events centered on historic fire apparatus and involving active emergency service providers, we strengthen community support for fire safety education because shared cultural heritage and direct social connection foster trust, participation, and sustained public interest.
- Experiential Education Through Immersive Simulationmethodology: experiential_educationBy placing visitors in simulated fire response scenarios and hands-on safety drills, we produce deeper understanding of fire safety and firefighting history because immersive role-playing increases engagement, retention, and behavioral change more than passive learning methods.
- Leveraging Commemorative and Seasonal Moments for Public Safety Educationmethodology: teachable_momentsBy aligning fire safety education with commemorative events like 9/11 and seasonal transitions such as Daylight Saving Time, we produce increased public awareness and adoption of safety practices because culturally resonant or timely moments serve as effective behavioral nudges and entry points for community engagement.