irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $25KUniforms, imprinted items and related to promote the Department, Volunteer Fire Fighting and general fire safety.
- #2 $24KThrough Donations to Charitiable Organizations
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Events
Hosts and participates in public events such as movie nights, parades, and memorial services to engage with the community
Emergency Response
Provides fire suppression, emergency medical services (EMS), and rescue operations for the Selden Fire District
Fire Safety Education
Community outreach and education on fire prevention, pool/beach/boating safety, and emergency preparedness
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Community outreach and public education eventsParticipates in community events such as the Teddies for Happiness Foundation Touch-A-Truck / Toy / Food Drive and the Port Jefferson Fourth of July parade to engage the public, promote fire safety, and support donation efforts. Events include displaying emergency apparatus, distributing American flags and lollipops, and featuring character appearances by Uncle Sam and Sparky the Fire Dog.
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Donations to charitable organizationsMakes financial donations to charitable organizations as part of its community and operational support activities.
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 1 activity
- Emergency response servicesResponds to fire and emergency medical services (EMS) incidents within the community. In 2025, responded to 4,815 total incidents, including 1,206 fire-related and 3,609 EMS incidents. Between January and May 2026, responded to 1,827 total incidents, including 417 fire and 1,410 EMS incidents.
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
- Public promotion of fire safety and department identityDistributes promotional items such as uniforms and imprinted materials to promote the department, volunteer firefighting, and general fire safety.
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Firefighter Benevolent Financial & Medical Support 1 activity
- Support for volunteer firefighting and fellowshipProvides food and covers related expenses for volunteers participating in statewide public drill events to promote volunteer firefighting, foster fellowship, and deliver fire safety information. Pays dues to other organizations in the volunteer firefighter community to support training, obtain operational information, and build camaraderie.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$201K
Contributions & grants$23K12%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$5K2%
Other revenue$173K
expenses
Total expenses$153K
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2K
Grants paid out$10K
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$358K
Cash$358K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$358K
Liquid reserves28.2 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +21.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARLA ZEIS | RECORDING SECRETARY | 1 | $600 |
| MELISSA ALLES | CORRESPONDING SECRETARY | 1 | $600 |
| TOM PRENDERGAST | TREASURER | 15 | $600 |
| VINCENT AMMIRATI | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 10 | $600 |
board members · 5
- DARREL ZEIS — 1ST ASSISTANT CHIEF
- EDWARD REYNOLDS — 3RD ASSISTANT CHIEF
- HEATHER SCALLY-BARTNIK — EMS CHIEF
- MICHAEL GIAMBALVO — 2ND ASSISTANT CHIEF
- SCOTT NOWAKOWSKI — CHIEF OF THE DEPARTMENT
relationships · 23
Who they work with
- Fire Department Safety Officers Association Network — Member organization focused on fire department safety standards and practices.
- Firemen's Association of the State of New York Network — Member organization supporting fire departments across New York State.
- Greenport Fire Department Partner — Collaborated with the Selden Fire Department at the Teddies for Happiness Foundation event on July 11, 2026, by bringing an engine and personnel to support the cause.
- Greenport Fire Department Partner — Jointly participated in the Touch-A-Truck event with the Selden Fire Department.
- Greenport Fire Department Partner — Jointly participated with the Selden Fire Department in a community outreach event on July 11, 2026.
- New York State Fire Chiefs Association Network — Member organization participating in statewide fire service network.
- Port Jefferson Partner — Participates annually in the Port Jefferson Fourth of July parade.
- Southold Fire Marshals Office Partner — Representatives attended the Touch-A-Truck event alongside the Selden Fire Department.
- Southold Fire Marshals Office Partner — Representatives participated alongside the Selden Fire Department at the Teddies for Happiness Foundation event on July 11, 2026.
- Southold Fire Marshals Office Partner — Representatives participated alongside the Selden Fire Department in a community outreach event on July 11, 2026.
- Suffolk County Fire Chiefs Council Network — Member organization participating in county-level fire service collaboration.
- Suffolk County Fire Marshals Office Partner — Representatives attended the Touch-A-Truck event alongside the Selden Fire Department.
- Suffolk County Fire Marshals Office Partner — Representatives participated alongside the Selden Fire Department at the Teddies for Happiness Foundation event on July 11, 2026.
- Suffolk County Fire Marshals Office Partner — Representatives participated alongside the Selden Fire Department in a community outreach event on July 11, 2026.
- Teddies for Happiness Foundation Partner — Collaborated with Selden Fire Department on the Touch-A-Truck / Toy / Food Drive event on July 11, 2026.
- Teddies for Happiness Foundation Partner — Collaborated with the Selden Fire Department on a Touch-A-Truck / Toy / Food Drive event.
- Teddies for Happiness Foundation Partner — Collaborated with the Selden Fire Department on the Touch-A-Truck / Toy / Food Drive event on July 11, 2026.
- Teddies for Happiness Foundation Partner — Partnered with the Selden Fire Department for the Touch-A-Truck / Toy / Food Drive on July 11, 2026, to bring awareness and donations to children in underprivileged situations.
- Texas Roadhouse Partner — Hosted the Selden Fire Department and partner organizations for the Touch-A-Truck / Toy / Food Drive event in Selden, NY.
- Texas Roadhouse Partner — Hosted the Teddies for Happiness Foundation Touch-A-Truck / Toy / Food Drive event on July 11, 2026, where the Selden Fire Department participated with emergency apparatus and personnel.
- Texas Roadhouse Partner — Hosted the Touch-A-Truck / Toy / Food Drive event for the Selden Fire Department and partners.
- Texas Roadhouse Partner — Hosted the Touch-A-Truck / Toy / Food Drive event where Selden Fire Department participated on July 11, 2026.
- Volunteer Fire Fighter Community Network — Participates in the volunteer firefighter community by paying dues to other organizations to build fellowship and support training.
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.
- Community Engagement Through Symbolic Representationmethodology: community-engagement-through-apparatusBy leveraging recognizable symbols such as emergency apparatus and costumed characters like Sparky the Fire Dog and Uncle Sam, the department fosters public trust and strengthens community relationships, particularly with children, because these familiar and non-threatening representations reduce fear of emergency services and create positive associations with fire safety.
- Emergency Response as Public Protectionmethodology: emergency-responseBy responding timely and professionally to emergencies, the department reduces injury, loss of life, and property damage because rapid, skilled intervention during crises directly mitigates harm to people and infrastructure.