named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Fire Prevention Education
Community outreach initiative promoting fire safety, including home escape planning and participation in National Fire Prevention Week
Junior Firefighter & EMT Program
Youth program for individuals under 17 to learn fire safety, first aid, and emergency response skills in preparation for certification upon reaching age 17
Technical Rescue Response
Specialized response for technical rescues including high-angle, confined space, trench, and building collapse incidents in coordination with Brookhaven Technical Rescue Task Force
Volunteer Firefighter Program
Trains and deploys volunteer firefighters to respond to fires, medical emergencies, and rescue operations; includes full training at Suffolk County Fire Academy
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
- Community Engagement and Outreach EventsOrganizes annual community events such as the Santa Run and Santa visit across six zones in Holtsville, which include toy and food drives for families in need. Hosts open houses and recruitment events to strengthen community ties and volunteer engagement.
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 1 activity
- Emergency Response ServicesResponds to approximately 1,200–1,500 emergency alarms annually, including structure fires, motor vehicle crashes, medical emergencies, hazardous material incidents, and technical rescues across the Holtsville and surrounding fire districts. Utilizes a fleet of apparatus including engines, ladder trucks, heavy rescue vehicles, and ambulances to provide firefighting, extrication, and emergency medical services.
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
- Fire Prevention and Public EducationConducts fire safety education programs for the community, including participation in National Fire Prevention Month and Week, school visits, and public events to promote fire escape planning and prevention. Distributes educational materials and engages residents through outreach initiatives.
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Youth Firefighter Training Programs 1 activity
- Junior Firefighter and EMT ProgramOperates a youth development program for individuals under 17, providing foundational training in firefighting and emergency medical services to prepare them for certification upon reaching legal age. Includes classroom learning and practical field experience.
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Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
- Volunteer Training and Readiness ProgramProvides ongoing professional training for adult and junior volunteer members, including classroom instruction and hands-on drills, to maintain operational readiness and prepare for Firefighter I/II and EMT certification. Training is conducted through the Suffolk County Fire Academy and internal programs.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$240K
Contributions & grants$155K65%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$85K
expenses
Total expenses$117K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$486K
Cash$486K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$486K
Liquid reserves49.9 mo
1 years on record · 2024–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 2
- JOSEPH ASARO — SECRETARY
- SEAN GARFEN — TREASURER
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Brookhaven Technical Rescue Task Force Partner — Collaborates with Holtsville Fire Department on technical rescue incidents including high angle, low angle, confined space, trench, and building collapse.
- Farmingville Fire Department Partner — Formerly merged as the Holtsville/Farmingville Fire Department; maintains a close ongoing relationship after organizational split in 1972.
- Firemen’s Association of the State of New York Network — Member of FASNY, participating in statewide fire prevention initiatives.
- Lake Ronkonkoma Fire District Partner — Mutual aid response to a residential structure fire.
- Lake Ronkonkoma Fire District Partner — Provides mutual aid response to fires in the Lake Ronkonkoma Fire District
- National Volunteer Fire Council Network — Source of educational resources for families of volunteer firefighters.
- National Volunteer Fire Council Partner — Provides core competencies and resources for the Junior Fire Service through its dedicated website juniors.nvfc.org/junior.
- Suffolk County Fire Academy Government — Location for department training activities.
- Suffolk County Fire Academy Partner — Provides firefighting training for Holtsville Fire Department volunteers.
- Yaphank Fire Department Partner — Collaborated during a motor vehicle accident response, continuing patient care and transport.
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-Engaged Public Safety Modelmethodology: community-engaged public safetyBy integrating emergency response with fire prevention education and volunteer training, we enhance public safety because community involvement increases preparedness, reduces fire risks, and strengthens local capacity for resilience.
- Youth Development Through Pre-Service Training and Engagementmethodology: youth-engagement-through-community-and-skillsBy providing youth with structured, non-operational training in fire, rescue, and medical skills within a culture of belonging and shared purpose, we strengthen organizational growth and long-term volunteer retention because early skill-building and relational integration foster commitment to service.