named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Bike Emergency Response Team (BERT)
Team deployed since 2004 to provide quick access during large gatherings, parades, sporting events, and incidents in remote areas using bicycles
CPR and Public Safety Education
Community training program offering free CPR/First Aid instruction and public safety education to local residents
Ocean Rescue Team
Specialized team formed in 2022 to provide rapid medical response and rescue operations along the coastline and open waters of the Westhampton area
Westhampton Ambulance Junior Company
Program established in 2011 that provides high school students with hands-on experience in emergency medical services and community involvement
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Emergency Ambulance & Medical Response 3 activities
- Disaster and large-scale incident responseParticipated in recovery and logistical support operations for major incidents including the 1995 wildfires, TWA Flight 800, NASA Space Shuttle missions, and Hurricane Katrina.
- Emergency ambulance servicesProvides emergency medical response and ambulance transport services to Westhampton and surrounding towns, responding to over 1,500 patient calls annually. The service operates with a team of 65 active volunteer members and bills for transport services to hospitals.
- Facility ownership and useOwns and maintains the building at 3 Hazelwood Avenue, Westhampton Beach, NY, which serves as the operational base for the ambulance association.
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Community CPR and First Aid Training 1 activity
- Community CPR and public safety trainingProvides free CPR, First Aid, and monthly EMT training to the community and volunteers. Offers hands-on emergency medical services training to high school students through the Westhampton Ambulance Junior Company.
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Emergency Response Vehicle Operations 1 activity
- Specialized emergency response teamsOperates a Bike Emergency Response Team (BERT) for rapid response during large gatherings, parades, and incidents in remote areas, and an Ocean Rescue Team for medical response and safe recovery during water emergencies along the local coastline.
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Regional EMS Coordination and Quality Improvement 1 activity
- Volunteer training and operational supportTrains and deploys volunteer drivers and non-EMT personnel to support emergency medical services, including equipment maintenance, call response, and ongoing training and meetings.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.94M
Contributions & grants$18K1%
Program service revenue$1.88M97%
Investment income$28K1%
Other revenue$7K
expenses
Total expenses$1.29M
Program expenses73%
Admin / overhead27%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$505K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.01M
Cash$1.22M
Investments$0
Liabilities$81
Net assets$2.01M
Liquid reserves11.4 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +1.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| BRIAN DANOWSKI-ON 1224 | 2ND ASST CHIEF | 40 | $57K |
| JASON KOMAROVSKIY-ON 1224 | DIRECTOR | 37 | $35K |
| RITA WYATT | DIRECTOR | 16 | $20K |
| PATRICIA ZIPARO-DALTON | SECRETARY | 23 | $17K |
| ERIC KEHL | TREASURER | 25 | $3K |
board members · 9
- ALLISON DAVIS — 1ST ASST CHIEF
- BARBARA KUEY-OFF 1224 — DIRECTOR
- BOBBIE BETTS-ON 1224 — DIRECTOR
- CHLOE VANWAEYENBERGE — DIRECTOR
- CRAIG FERRANTINO — DIRECTOR
- JULIA-ANNA STOLLOW-OFF 1224 — 2ND ASST CHIEF
- PATRICIA DIBENEDETTO-OFF 1224 — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT BANCROFT — CHIEF
- TYLER HERSHMAN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Ali Christensen Design Partner — Designed the organization's website
- Francis S. Gabreski Airport Partner — Provided emergency standby support for NASA Space Shuttle missions at the airport.
- Friends of Westhampton Ambulance, Inc. Partner — Separate 501(c)(3) organization that accepts donations and provides financial support and member benefits to Westhampton War Memorial Ambulance Association.
- Friends of the Westhampton Ambulance, Inc. Partner — 501(c)(3) organization formed to accept donations on behalf of the Westhampton War Memorial Ambulance Association.
- Professional Ambulance Billing, LLC Partner — Third-party billing service handling all billing-related matters for Westhampton War Memorial Ambulance Association Inc.
- Quiogue Network — In-district service area for volunteer membership and emergency response operations.
- Quogue Network — In-district service area for volunteer membership and emergency response operations.
- Remsemburg Network — In-district service area for volunteer membership and emergency response operations.
- Speonk Network — In-district service area for volunteer membership and emergency response operations.
- Westhampton Beach Network — In-district service area for volunteer membership and emergency response operations.
- Westhampton Dunes Network — In-district service area for volunteer membership and emergency response operations.
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.
- Community-Engaged Emergency Caremethodology: community_engaged_emergency_careBy integrating public education and safety outreach into emergency response operations, we improve community preparedness and health outcomes, because sustained engagement builds trust and reduces incident severity through prevention.
- Cross-Trained Dual-Role Volunteer Modelmethodology: volunteer_dual_role_modelBy requiring volunteers to train in both EMT and driver roles, we ensure full staffing and operational continuity of emergency units, because cross-training increases scheduling flexibility and system resilience during low-availability periods.
- Residency-Based Billing Waivermethodology: residency_based_billing_waiverBy waiving out-of-pocket costs for residents and accepting insurance payments as full payment, we ensure equitable access to emergency transport, because removing financial barriers increases utilization and timely care-seeking behavior.
- Structured Probationary Training for Volunteer Integrationmethodology: structured_probationary_trainingBy requiring probationary members to complete comprehensive training and night duty, we ensure operational readiness and seamless integration into response teams, because structured onboarding builds competence, familiarity, and accountability.
- Volunteer-Based Emergency Response Modelmethodology: volunteer_based_emergency_responseBy relying entirely on trained volunteers from the community, we deliver emergency medical services with higher dedication and responsiveness, because local volunteerism fosters personal investment and rapid mobilization during emergencies.