named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Emergency Dispatch Services
Handles approximately 28,000 emergency calls annually via 911 and direct dial (631-226-1212), dispatching appropriate fire and EMS units to incidents within the Town of Babylon.
Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD)
Provides real-time medical instructions to callers before EMS arrival; all dispatchers are certified by the National Academy of Emergency Medical Dispatch to guide callers in patient care during emergencies.
Enhanced 911 (E911) Integration
Acts as the designated Public Safety Answering Point since 1998, receiving automatic transfer of 911 calls with caller location data for rapid emergency response coordination.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Emergency Ambulance & Medical Response 2 activities
- Coordinates emergency response across multiple fire and rescue agenciesManages and coordinates emergency response operations among 11 fire and rescue agencies within the Town of Babylon, ensuring unified and efficient incident response.
- Provides Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) services with real-time medical instructionsUtilizes NAEMD-certified dispatchers to provide real-time pre-arrival medical instructions to callers during emergency situations, improving patient outcomes while simultaneously dispatching ambulances.
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Mutual Aid Emergency Response 1 activity
- Alerts fire and EMS departments to emergency callsActivates member fire departments and emergency medical services (EMS) to respond to fire and rescue incidents within their respective districts. This function is central to the organization's role in emergency response coordination.
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24/7 Crisis and Warmline Support Services 1 activity
- Maintains dedicated emergency communications line with live dispatcher coverageOperates a direct emergency communications line (226-1212) that is consistently staffed by professional dispatchers, ensuring no busy signals or automated hold recordings during emergency contact attempts.
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 1 activity
- Receives and processes emergency and non-emergency callsHandles approximately 28,000 emergency and 35,000 non-emergency calls annually, providing continuous communication support for fire and rescue needs in the community.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Operates as Public Safety Answering Point for 911 emergency callsSince January 4, 1998, has served as the designated Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) for the Town of Babylon, receiving automatic transfers of 911 calls for fire and rescue emergencies from physical addresses and ensuring immediate dispatcher response.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.52M
Contributions & grants$1.63M46%
Program service revenue$1.87M53%
Investment income$17K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$3.16M
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.52M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.64M
Cash$1.25M
Investments$0
Liabilities$227K
Net assets$1.41M
Liquid reserves4.8 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +70.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| H JAMES KENNING III | CHIEF OF OPE | 40 | $211K |
board members · 21
- ANDREW DUGID — TRUSTEE
- ANTHONY MACALUSO — TRUSTEE
- ANTHONY SOARES — TRUSTEE
- BRIAN KUNTZ — TRUSTEE
- JAMES MIGA — TRUSTEE
- JOE ARCURI — TRUSTEE
- JOEL HEILBRUNN — TRUSTEE
- JOHN CAROLEO — TRUSTEE
- JOHN CUTOLO — TRUSTEE
- JOHN PALERMO — SECRETARY
- LARRY KRUMENACKER — TRUSTEE
- MARK ZIEGLER — PRESIDENT
- MATTHEW GROSS — TRUSTEE
- NAKIYA JENKINS — TRUSTEE
- PETER DEMAYO — TRUSTEE
- PETER SAYEVICH — TRUSTEE
- RICH SICA — TRUSTEE
- ROBERT JOHNSTON — TRUSTEE
- RON KESTENBAUM — TRUSTEE
- SHELLY HENRY — TRUSTEE
- WILLIAM KLEIN — VICE PRESIDE
relationships · 27
Who they work with
- Amityville Fire Department Network — Joined Babylon Central Fire Alarm in January 2022.
- BABYLON CENTRAL FIRE ALARM & RESCUE ALARM CORPORATION Network — Member organization providing alarm dispatch services to affiliated fire and EMS departments.
- Babylon Fire Department Network — Joined Babylon Central Fire Alarm in June 1970.
- Babylon Fire Department Partner — Member agency of Babylon Central Fire Alarm and Rescue Alarm Corporation.
- Copiague Fire Department Network — Joined Babylon Central Fire Alarm in December 1975.
- Copiague Fire Department Partner — Member agency of Babylon Central Fire Alarm and Rescue Alarm Corporation.
- Deer Park Fire Department Network — Founding member agency of Babylon Central Fire Alarm and Rescue Alarm Corporation.
- Deer Park Fire Department Partner — Member agency of Babylon Central Fire Alarm and Rescue Alarm Corporation.
- Facebook Partner — Follow us on Facebook
- John Loll Enterprises Partner — Private contractor that initially provided dispatcher services for Babylon Central Fire Alarm.
- Lindenhurst Fire Department Network — Founding member agency that committed to the Central Alarm System in January 1961.
- Lindenhurst Fire Department Partner — Member agency of Babylon Central Fire Alarm and Rescue Alarm Corporation.
- North Amityville Fire Company Network — Joined Babylon Central Fire Alarm in July 1970.
- North Amityville Fire Company Partner — Member agency of Babylon Central Fire Alarm and Rescue Alarm Corporation.
- North Babylon Fire Company Network — Joined Babylon Central Fire Alarm in October 1974.
- North Lindenhurst Fire Department Network — Founding member agency that committed to the Central Alarm System in January 1961.
- North Lindenhurst Fire Department Partner — Member agency of Babylon Central Fire Alarm and Rescue Alarm Corporation.
- Noth Babylon Fire Company Partner — Member agency of Babylon Central Fire Alarm and Rescue Alarm Corporation.
- PulsePoint Partner — Partners with PulsePoint to keep the public notified of emergencies in their area.
- Smart911 Partner — Partners with Smart911 to enable residents to create individual or household safety profiles for emergency responders.
- Suffolk Alert Partner — Utilizes Suffolk Alert for emergency notifications to the community.
- Suffolk County Police Government — Coordinates with Babylon Central Fire Alarm during 911 calls, maintaining a line with callers during transfer to the fire alarm communications center.
- West Babylon Fire Department Network — Founding member agency that committed to the Central Alarm System in January 1961.
- West Babylon Fire Department Partner — Member agency of Babylon Central Fire Alarm and Rescue Alarm Corporation.
- Wyandanch Fire Company Network — Joined Babylon Central Fire Alarm in February 1963.
- Wyandanch Wheatley Heights Ambulance Partner — Member agency of Babylon Central Fire Alarm and Rescue Alarm Corporation.
- Wyandanch Wheatley Heights Ambulance Corp Network — Joined Babylon Central Fire Alarm in May 1997.
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.
- Centralized Emergency Coordinationmethodology: centralized emergency coordinationBy integrating multiple local fire and rescue departments into a single alarm and response system, the organization enables faster and more coordinated emergency responses because centralized oversight reduces dispatch delays and improves inter-agency coordination.
- Enhanced 911 Integration for Rapid Dispatchmethodology: enhanced-911-integrationBy using Enhanced 911 technology to automatically receive caller location and emergency details, the organization accelerates dispatch coordination because accurate, real-time data reduces verification delays, especially for landline calls.
- Simultaneous Dispatch and Medical Instructionmethodology: simultaneous-dispatch-and-instructionBy dispatching ambulances while simultaneously providing real-time medical instructions via certified Emergency Medical Dispatchers, the organization reduces critical time gaps in emergency response because pre-arrival guidance improves patient outcomes and system efficiency.