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OYSTER BAY FIRE CO NO 1 INC

OYSTER BAY, NY · EIN 116038977 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · oysterbayfd.com
revenue
$1.4M
expenses
$1.6M
net assets
$6.8M
employees
0
volunteers
80
program ratio
93%
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE THE SOCIAL WELFARE AND WELL-BEING OF THE COMMUNITY VIA FIRE FIGHTING, FIRE PROTECTION, FIRE SAFETY, FIRE EDUCATION, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TO GOVERNMENT ENTITIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Volunteer fire department serving Oyster Bay, Oyster Bay Cove, Cove Neck, parts of Mill Neck, and Laurel Hollow in New York since 1888. Provides fire protection, emergency medical services, and community safety education. Responds to approximately 900 calls annually and operates from a headquarters on South Street.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $0
    N/A
  2. #2 $0
    N/A
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Safety Education
Engages in public education on fire safety and participates in community events such as the St. Rocco Feast, Oyster Fest, Health Fair, and Santa Ride & Food Drive.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Operates two ambulances and responds to medical emergencies and motor vehicle accidents, including mutual aid calls outside the district.
Fire Protection Services
Provides fire suppression and fire safety services to the Oyster Bay fire district with two engines, one tower ladder, and two utility vehicles.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Emergency Response Vehicle Operations 1 activity
    • Conducting firefighter training and operational drills
      Performs regular training exercises and operational drills, including an engine operations refresher drill on July 10, 2019, and firefighting tactics such as ceiling pulling and exposure control during active incidents.
  • Mutual Aid Emergency Response 1 activity
    • Conducting mutual aid responses
      Responds to mutual aid requests from neighboring jurisdictions, including a December 6, 2019 overturned school bus incident in Syosset and a July 18, 2019 incident in Glen Cove, providing firefighting and emergency medical support outside its primary district when requested.
  • Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
    • Delivering fire safety and community education programs
      Conducts fire safety education and community outreach programs to help residents prevent and respond to fires and other emergencies, including participation in events such as the Annual St. Rocco Feast, Oyster Fest, Health Fair, and Santa Ride & Food Drive.
  • Volunteer Fire Department Services 1 activity
    • Providing fire protection and emergency medical services
      Provides fire protection and emergency medical services (EMS) to the Oyster Bay Fire District, covering Oyster Bay, Oyster Bay Cove, Cove Neck, parts of Mill Neck, and Laurel Hollow. Responds to approximately 900 fire and EMS calls annually with a volunteer force of over 80 active members.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.41M
Contributions & grants$42K3%
Program service revenue$1.33M95%
Investment income$34K2%
Other revenue$880
expenses
Total expenses$1.60M
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$396K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$7.55M
Cash$1.88M
Investments$0
Liabilities$773K
Net assets$6.77M
Liquid reserves14.2 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +6.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 7
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ANTHONY DECAROLIS TREASURER 10 $1K
CRAIG BARBER TRUSTEE 5 $1K
DARYL RANALDO TRUSTEE 5 $1K
FRANK ZANGARI TRUSTEE 5 $1K
NICOLE PANTINA FINANCIAL SECRETARY 5 $1K
STEVEN O'NEILL TRUSTEE 5 $1K
TIM MARCHISOTTO SECRETARY 5 $1K
board members · 1
  • THOMAS RAHILLY JR — CHIEF
relationships · 15

Who they work with

  • Atlantic Steamer Fire Co. Partner — Collaborates with Atlantic Steamer Fire Co. in protecting the community through mutual aid and joint response efforts.
  • Chief’s Office Government — Administrative leadership body responsible for membership inquiries and departmental coordination.
  • Cove Neck Government — Fire district served by Oyster Bay Fire Department
  • FEMA Government — Provides recruitment and retention grant funding to support the fire department's volunteer operations.
  • Glen Cove Fire Department Partner — Receives mutual aid support from Oyster Bay Fire Department during emergency responses.
  • Government Entities Government — Receives service requests or operates under agreement with government entities to provide fire and emergency medical services.
  • Laurel Hollow Government — Fire district served by Oyster Bay Fire Department
  • Mill Neck Government — Fire district served by Oyster Bay Fire Department
  • Oyster Bay Government — Fire district served by Oyster Bay Fire Department
  • Oyster Bay Cove Government — Fire district served by Oyster Bay Fire Department
  • Oyster Bay Fire District Government — Primary jurisdiction served by the fire department for fire protection and EMS services.
  • Syosset Fire Department Partner — Receives and provides mutual aid for emergency responses.
  • Syosset Fire Dept Partner — Receives mutual aid from Oyster Bay Fire Department for emergency responses.
  • Water District Partner — Responded to a fire incident at a Water District facility, checking for fire extension into the building.
  • Water District Partner — Responded to a fire incident at the Water District building, indicating operational coordination with the facility.
strategies · 5

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.

  • Direct Operational Support to Government Entities
    methodology: direct_operational_support_to_government_entities
    By delivering fire protection and emergency medical services through direct operational support to government entities, the organization strengthens public safety infrastructure because integrated service delivery ensures alignment with community welfare priorities and emergency management systems.
  • Mutual Aid Network Participation
    methodology: mutual_aid_response
    By entering mutual aid agreements with neighboring fire departments, the organization enhances emergency medical and fire response capabilities because shared resources improve coverage, scalability, and resilience during high-risk or large-scale incidents.
  • Rapid Response with Continuous Training and Community Education
    methodology: rapid_response_and_community_education
    By responding rapidly and efficiently to emergencies, maintaining readiness through continuous training, and conducting community education, the organization improves public safety outcomes because preparedness and public awareness reduce incident severity and response burden.
  • Structural Fire Suppression in High-Risk Conditions
    methodology: structural-fire-suppression
    By deploying engine crews to achieve fire knockdown in hazardous conditions, including those involving explosive materials, the organization prevents structural extension and protects adjacent properties because early, aggressive intervention mitigates cascading risks.
  • Volunteer-Based Service Delivery Model
    methodology: volunteer_fire_department_model
    By relying on a volunteer workforce, the organization delivers fire protection and emergency medical services to the community because local engagement ensures cost-effective, community-rooted responsiveness and sustained operational capacity.