named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
9-1-1 Call Center & Dispatch
Operates a dedicated public safety answering point staffed by certified public safety communicators who dispatch fire and EMS services using computer-aided dispatch and national emergency protocols (NAED)
Advanced Life Support (ALS) Emergency Medical Services
Provides paramedic-level emergency medical care through five physicians, 15 NYS-certified paramedics, and 30 EMTs operating from three fully equipped ALS vehicles with 24-hour physician contact via Kenmore Mercy Hospital
Hazardous Materials Response
Specialized team trained to respond to incidents involving dangerous chemicals and hazardous substances
Marine Unit
Provides water-based emergency response and rescue services on the Niagara River and surrounding waterways using a dedicated boat and trained personnel
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Emergency Ambulance & Medical Response 1 activity
- Operates 9-1-1 emergency dispatch centerDirectly dispatches 9-1-1 calls for fire and medical emergencies on Grand Island using computer-aided dispatching, with paid dispatchers handling call intake and providing pre-arrival medical instructions. The internal dispatch operation was established in 1986 with 12 permanent and 4 alternate dispatchers.
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Community CPR and First Aid Training 1 activity
- Provides emergency medical and CPR training guidanceOffers instructional guidance on adult CPR, including scene safety, chest compressions, and rescue breathing, and provides pre-arrival first aid and CPR instructions through 9-1-1 call centers during emergencies.
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 1 activity
- Provides fire and emergency medical servicesDelivers fire protection, emergency medical services, and 9-1-1 response to residents and visitors of Grand Island, NY, as an all-volunteer organization. The company responds to over 1,300 emergency calls annually, operating three fire stations and a fleet of 15 vehicles, including pumpers, ALS rescue units, and specialized apparatus.
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Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Supports organizational governance and operationsManages financial operations, property maintenance, long-range planning, and organizational contracts through a seven-member Board of Directors elected to three-year terms. The board meets monthly and oversees budgeting, accounts, and strategic direction.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Manages hazardous materials responseOperates a hazardous materials response team trained to manage incidents involving dangerous chemicals and substances, established in 1986.
- Manages infrastructure and facility developmentOwns and maintains three fire stations, with historical expansions and renovations in 1953, 1983, 1992, and 2006. Holds title to vacant land on Whitehaven Road and Staley Road for potential future fire station expansion.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.87M
Contributions & grants$115K6%
Program service revenue$1.60M85%
Investment income$109K6%
Other revenue$47K
expenses
Total expenses$1.93M
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$431K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$4.36M
Cash$1.22M
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.09M
Net assets$3.27M
Liquid reserves7.6 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +11.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- JEREMY PULLANO — CHAIRMAN
- MATTHEW OSINSKI — VICE CHAIRMAN/DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL ANDERSON — DIRECTOR/LINE SECRETARY
- NICOLE GERBER — DIRECTOR/FINANCIAL SECRETA
- SAED SHAFIE — DIRECTOR
- STEPHEN STOUTER — DIRECTOR
- TAMMY GORMAN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- APCO Network — Aligned with APCO standards for public safety communications.
- Kenmore Mercy Hospital Partner — Provides 24-hour physician oversight for the Fire Company's advanced life support services.
- NAED Network — Follows National Academies of Emergency Dispatch (NAED) protocols in operations.
- Town of Grand Island Board Government — Provides support to the Grand Island Fire Company, contributing to its successful operations.
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.
- All-Volunteer Emergency Response Modelmethodology: all_volunteer_modelBy relying on an all-volunteer staffing model, the organization delivers emergency services through community-based commitment, fostering local ownership and sustained public safety engagement because community members are personally invested in the well-being of their neighbors.
- Physician-Supervised Advanced Life Support Integrationmethodology: als_with_medical_overseeBy providing advanced life support services with continuous physician oversight via a hospital emergency department, the organization enhances pre-hospital care quality and clinical accountability, because real-time medical direction improves patient outcomes during emergency response.