named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Emergency Medical Response
Operates ambulances and rescue units for medical emergencies and trauma response
Fire Police
Provides traffic and scene control during emergencies through dedicated fire police units at each station
Fire Protection
Provides fire suppression services through multiple fire stations equipped with engines, aerial platforms, and rescue vehicles
Fire Safety Education
Public education initiatives on fire prevention, carbon monoxide safety, and home evacuation planning
Technical Rescue
Specialized rescue operations using dedicated technical rescue vehicles and equipment
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Emergency Response Vehicle Operations 2 activities
- Manages fleet of emergency and support vehiclesOperates a modern fleet of over twelve emergency vehicles, including Pierce and Ferrara engines, Seagrave and E-One aerial platforms, heavy rescue units, ambulances (AEV TraumaHawk and PL Custom), technical rescue vehicles, and support vehicles such as fire police vans, pickups, and maintenance trucks, stationed across three locations.
- Operates and maintains fire stations and support facilitiesMaintains three firehouses—Station 1 on Conklin Street, Station 2 on Wellwood Avenue, and Station 3 on Melville Road—with dedicated facilities including storage garages, maintenance garages, and a training center. These stations house emergency vehicles and support operational readiness across the district.
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
- Conducts fire safety education and prevention outreachProvides community education on fire prevention, including promoting installation and maintenance of smoke alarms, creating and practicing home fire escape plans, preventing child-initiated fires, reducing electrical fire risks, and avoiding smoking in bed. Focuses on improving early alert and rapid escape during home fires, particularly bedroom-originated fires.
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 1 activity
- Provides fire protection and emergency response servicesResponds to fires, motor vehicle accidents, and other emergencies within the East Farmingdale district, including structural fires, vehicle fires, and medical incidents. Provides mutual aid to neighboring departments as needed. Operates under contract with the Town of Babylon to deliver fire and rescue services.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$5.91M
Contributions & grants$5.57M94%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$306K5%
Other revenue$32K
expenses
Total expenses$5.11M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.87M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$19.05M
Cash$4.63M
Investments$0
Liabilities$7.90M
Net assets$11.15M
Liquid reserves10.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +16.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 9
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS QUAGLIARA | DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR | 40 | $111K |
| THOMAS JOSEPH | MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR | 40 | $109K |
| JOSEPH SCURA | SR ADMINISTRATOR/SECRETARY | 20 | $50K |
| JOSEPH REILLY | TREASURER | 10 | $3K |
| JOSEPH IUZZINI | VICE PRESIDENT | 10 | $300 |
| MATTHEW JOSEPH | DIRECTOR | 10 | $300 |
| MICHAEL SUTHERLAND | DIRECTOR | 10 | $300 |
| ROBERT BODENMILLER | DIRECTOR | 10 | $300 |
| ROBERT BURNHAM | PRESIDENT | 10 | $300 |
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Federal Emergency Management Agency Government — Parent agency of the United States Fire Administration, referenced in connection with fire safety education
- Lindenhurst Fire Department Partner — Participated in a wet down ceremony for their new fire engines.
- Melville Volunteer Fire Department Partner — Provided mutual aid during a fire incident involving multiple cars.
- National Fire Protection Association Network — Uses fact sheet materials prepared by NFPA to educate the public about carbon monoxide risks and prevention.
- Sleep Products Safety Council Partner — Partners to promote fire safety related to sleep products, including mattress flammability standards.
- Town of Babylon Government — Contractual provider of fire and emergency protection services
- United States Fire Administration Government — Collaborates on public fire safety messaging, including bedroom fire prevention.
- United States Fire Administration Government — Source of fire safety guidance and statistics referenced in educational materials.
- United States Fire Administration Government — Source of fire safety information and guidance referenced in educational materials
strategies · 2
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.
- Preventive Fire Safety Education Targeting Children and Householdsmethodology: preventive_education_and_escape_preparednessBy educating children about fire as a dangerous tool (not a toy) and promoting household-level preparedness practices—such as working smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, and structured escape planning—the organization reduces fireplay, increases early detection, and improves survival rates, because awareness, behavior change, and preparedness significantly reduce fire-related injuries and deaths.
- Volunteer-Based Emergency Response with Strategic Facility Placementmethodology: volunteer_response_with_strategic_placementBy organizing a volunteer-based emergency response force and strategically placing firehouses, the organization minimizes response times and enhances life and property protection, because proximity and rapid deployment are critical during emergencies in a heavily industrialized area.