What they call their work
What they do
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 2 activities
- Responds to emergency incidentsOperates a fire department that responds to emergencies including structure fires, medical incidents, and hazardous situations. Responded to over 700 emergency calls in 2024, with documented rescues such as saving an unconscious person from a burning residence and responding to the Avianca crash in 1990 and wildfires in 1995.
- Supports the operations of the Glen Cove Volunteer Fire DepartmentProvides support to the City of Glen Cove Volunteer Fire Department to enhance the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of its operations and emergency services. This includes maintaining facilities and recognizing volunteer contributions.
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Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
- Hosts annual fundraising eventsOrganizes and hosts an annual golf classic event to support department activities, including sponsored tee signs and community participation.
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
- Promotes community fire safety awarenessConducts outreach and educational initiatives to promote fire safety within the Glen Cove community.
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Who runs it
- ANDRES J LEDESMA — DIRECTOR
- DAVE SPY — DIRECTOR
- JOSEPH LOTITO — DIRECTOR
- LISA WELLENREUTHER — DIRECTOR
- VINCENT MARTINEZ JR — DIRECTOR
Who they work with
- A+ Signs Partner — Provided tee signs for the golf classic event.
- City of Glen Cove Volunteer Fire Department Partner — Primary beneficiary and operational partner in fire safety and emergency response services.
- Glen Cove Volunteer Fire Department Partner — Receives payments and is associated with the golf event registration.
- Internal Revenue Service Government — Recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) public charity.
- Nassau County Government — Awarded the department's Chief a Gold Medal of Valor for a rescue operation.
How they approach the work
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- Community-Supported Fire Safetymethodology: community-supported fire safetyBy engaging the community through recognition and sponsorship, the organization secures financial and social support for fire services, because public investment in local heroes strengthens collective responsibility for safety.
- Volunteer-Based Service Modelmethodology: volunteer_modelBy relying on volunteer personnel and fostering family legacies in firefighting, the organization sustains continuous emergency response capacity, because community-rooted service increases long-term commitment and reduces staffing turnover.