named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Events and Public Education
Hosts open houses, parades, and memorial events to engage the public and promote fire safety awareness.
Volunteer Firefighting and Emergency Response
Provides fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services through six fire companies staffed by trained volunteers across a 31-square-mile response area.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Host community events and public outreach programsHosts community events including open houses with children's activities, an annual fireworks display on Main Beach, and anniversary celebrations such as the 125th-anniversary parade and gathering in Herrick Park featuring music, food, and antique fire trucks.
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Memorial and Veteran Honor Services 1 activity
- Participate in local parades and ceremonial eventsOrganizes and participates in local parades including the East Hampton Memorial Day Parade, the 63rd St. Patrick's Day Parade in Montauk, and other public ceremonies to honor fallen heroes and engage with the community.
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 1 activity
- Provide fire protection and emergency response servicesProvides fire protection and emergency response services to residents in the East Hampton Fire District through an all-volunteer department. Services have been continuously delivered for 125 years.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$700K
Contributions & grants$17K2%
Program service revenue$621K89%
Investment income$330%
Other revenue$62K
expenses
Total expenses$401K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$20K
Grants paid out$100K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$574K
Cash$574K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$574K
Liquid reserves17.2 mo
1 years on record · 2024–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Collins | Statistical Recorder | 7 | $4K |
| James Morris | Secretary | 7 | $4K |
| Reed Jones | Treasurer | 10 | $2K |
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- East Hampton Government — Participates in municipal events such as the Memorial Day Parade in coordination with local government.
- East Hampton Historical Society Partner — Collaborates with the East Hampton Historical Society on historical documentation and artifact sharing related to the Fire Department's history.
- Maidstone Fire District Partner — Collaborative fire district formed alongside Chemical Co. 2, Hose Co. 3, and Engine Co. 4 to expand fire protection services.
- Montauk Friends of Erin Partner — Collaborates with Montauk Friends of Erin to participate in the St. Patrick's Day Parade.
- Suffolk County Government — Geographic and administrative jurisdiction in which the department operates.
- Village of East Hampton Government — Local governing body whose Trustees approve new volunteer applicants.
strategies · 4
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.
- All-Volunteer Staffing Model 464 orgsmethodology: all-volunteer departmentBy relying on an all-volunteer department, the East Hampton Fire Department sustains operational capacity and delivers emergency services, because community-based volunteerism enables localized, responsive, and trusted public safety coverage.shared approach: Volunteer-Based Emergency Response →
- Community-Initiated Fire Service 464 orgsmethodology: community-initiated volunteer fire serviceBy establishing a volunteer fire department through community initiative, the organization ensures locally grounded fire protection, because community ownership fosters accountability, trust, and sustained civic participation in public safety.shared approach: Volunteer-Based Emergency Response →
- Decentralized Multi-Company Response Structure 464 orgsmethodology: decentralized multi-company fire response structureBy organizing fire protection through multiple specialized fire companies and an official fire district, the department expands capacity and improves response effectiveness, because decentralization allows tailored, scalable, and geographically distributed emergency coverage.shared approach: Volunteer-Based Emergency Response →
- Professionalized Volunteer Training 464 orgsmethodology: professionalized_volunteer_trainingBy training volunteer firefighters with professional instruction and modern equipment, the department ensures high operational readiness and effective emergency response, because standardized, high-quality training bridges the gap between volunteer status and professional performance.shared approach: Volunteer-Based Emergency Response →