named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
CPR Training Classes
Offers CPR instruction to the public; classes are open for registration and aim to equip community members with life-saving skills.
Riding Member Program
Volunteer program for EMTs, paramedics, and drivers who respond to 911 calls and provide emergency medical care and transport; open to those 18+ with no prior experience required.
Youth Squad (Explorer Post 325)
Co-ed youth program for ages 14–17 affiliated with the Boy Scouts; teaches CPR and first responder skills, with opportunities to ride on ambulance calls starting at age 16.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Emergency Ambulance & Medical Response 2 activities
- Emergency medical services and transportationProvides 24/7 emergency medical treatment and transportation to local hospitals with basic and advanced life support for the communities of Brentwood, Edgewood, and North Bay Shore. Responded to 9,357 emergency calls in 2022 and averages over 8,600 annual emergency responses.
- Operational facilities managementOperates a headquarters facility at 29 Third Ave in Brentwood, NY; a dispatch center at 1600 5th Ave in Bay Shore, NY; and a maintenance facility at 16 Skidmore Rd in Deer Park, NY to support emergency medical services.
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Community CPR and First Aid Training 1 activity
- CPR and emergency medical training programsOffers CPR training classes for individuals and organizations, and provides free training to volunteers including sponsorship of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) classes through Suffolk County or Nassau County programs during probation.
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Blood and Marrow Donation Drives 1 activity
- Community blood drivesHosts blood drives to address critical blood shortages, such as an event on August 23, 2024, with a focus on collecting O type blood.
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Patient Portal and Digital Health Access 1 activity
- Patient care reporting accessProvides access to patient care reports through a downloadable form submitted to a pre-billing specialist.
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Youth Firefighter Training Programs 1 activity
- Youth emergency response and leadership programOperates Explorer Post 325, a co-ed youth program for ages 14–17 that teaches lifesaving skills and enables participants aged 16 and older to ride on ambulances and respond to 911 calls under supervision. Youth members also participate in community service at local events.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$5.91M
Contributions & grants$3.10M52%
Program service revenue$2.80M47%
Investment income$850%
Other revenue$10K
expenses
Total expenses$5.98M
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.63M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$9.29M
Cash$684K
Investments$0
Liabilities$2.15M
Net assets$7.13M
Liquid reserves1.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +12.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 5
- AMY LIZARAGA — DIRECTOR
- ANDREW VISKOVICH — DIRECTOR
- BRANDON GARCIA — DIRECTOR
- CHRISTINE HANSEN — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL ARVANTES — DIRECTOR
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Boy Scouts Partner — Partners with the Boy Scouts through sponsorship of Explorer Post 325, a youth program in emergency medical services.
- Boy Scouts of America Partner — Hosts Explorer Post 325, a co-ed youth division focused on emergency medical services training.
- Joseph Loeffler Post 1006 Partner — Collaborated with the American Legion post to found Brentwood Legion Ambulance and train initial volunteers.
- New York Blood Center Partner — Partnered with New York Blood Center to host a blood drive, using their donation scheduling system.
- New York State Government — Certifies the organization as a fully certified ambulance service.
- Quick Med Claims Partner — Third-party billing company handling all billing-related inquiries for Brentwood Legion Ambulance Service Inc.
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.
- Barrier-Free Volunteer Recruitmentmethodology: barrier-free_volunteer_recruitmentBy recruiting volunteers regardless of prior experience and providing in-house training, the organization expands community participation in emergency services, because lowering entry barriers increases volunteer diversity and strengthens local ownership of public safety.
- Volunteer-Based Emergency Response Modelmethodology: volunteer_based_serviceBy utilizing trained volunteers as core personnel, the organization delivers continuous emergency medical services, because community-rooted staffing ensures sustainable, around-the-clock coverage without reliance on paid labor.
- Youth Pipeline Training for Emergency Medical Workforce Developmentmethodology: youth_pipeline_trainingBy training youth to state-certified first responder standards, the organization builds a sustainable pipeline of future emergency medical personnel, because early engagement and structured curriculum foster long-term community involvement and professional development.