named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Scholarship Program
Provides scholarships to Suffolk County high school seniors who are family members of volunteer firefighters and to active volunteer firefighters or EMS members for continuing education
Chief of the Year and Rick Van de Kieft Award
Recognizes outstanding fire service leadership and contributions through annual awards presented at a brunch event
Line of Duty Death Handbook
Provides a collaborative resource guide for first responder associations to support them in the event of a line of duty death
Years of Service Resolution Certificate
Issues resolution certificates to fire chiefs and former chiefs achieving 50, 60, 70, or 75 years of service
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Firefighter Labor and Advocacy Representation 1 activity
- Advocacy for fire service improvements in Suffolk CountyAdvances legislative and operational interests of fire chiefs in Suffolk County, including advocacy for personnel and equipment improvements. Published an end-of-year report outlining legislative priorities for 2026.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Funding scholarships for continuing educationFunds an annual scholarship program for Suffolk County high school graduating seniors, active volunteer firefighters, and EMS members pursuing continuing education, using proceeds from its annual golf outing.
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First Responder Family Scholarships 1 activity
- Hosting scholarship seminarsHosts an annual seminar to support its scholarship program, such as the event held on March 27, 2026, at the Clare Rose Facility in Shirley, NY, aimed at children and members of Suffolk County volunteer fire departments.
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Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
- Organizing annual fundraising golf tournamentHosts an annual golf outing featuring a shotgun start at 8 a.m., followed by a BBQ dinner, awards, and raffles, to support delivery of critical services to fire service members and families facing medical challenges.
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Presenting annual awards and honorsPresents the Chief of the Year and Rick Van De Kieft Award annually at a brunch event to recognize leadership and service within the fire community.
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Firefighter Benevolent Financial & Medical Support 1 activity
- Supporting injured fire service personnelRecognizes and supports Chief Chaplain Joe McCarthy during his rehabilitation at Peconic Landing in Greenport, providing ongoing assistance to fire service members dealing with medical issues.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Issuing milestone service resolution certificatesProvides resolution certificates to current or former fire department chiefs in Suffolk County who achieve 50, 60, 70, or 75 years of service.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$48K
Contributions & grants$14K28%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$150%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$60K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$32K
Cash—
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Liabilities—
Net assets$32K
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -0.2%
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Chief John "Chip" Bancroft Partner — Donated time and led the annual scholarship seminar.
- Council of Fire Chiefs Network — Part of a council that organizes annual award recognitions for fire chiefs.
- Gregory Anderson Government — Contact person for scholarship inquiries at the Fire Chiefs Council of Suffolk County.
- Gregory Anderson Partner — Contact person for scholarship application inquiries.
- NYSAFC Network — Member organization participating in the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs legislative initiatives.
- Peconic Landing Partner — Facility where Chief Chaplain Joe McCarthy is rehabilitating, indicating a connection for care and support.
- Peconic Landing Partner — Provides rehabilitation services for Chief Chaplain Joe McCarthy.
- Ron Barz Partner — Contact person for raffle tickets and inquiries related to the Firefighter Cancer Awareness & Mentoring of New York State Association.
- Suffolk County FRES Partner — Collaborates on administrative resources and co-developed the Suffolk County Line of Duty Death Handbook.
- Suffolk County Fire Districts Association Partner — Co-developed the Suffolk County Line of Duty Death Handbook.
- Suffolk County Fire Districts Association Partner — Collaborated on the Suffolk County Line of Duty Death Handbook.
- Suffolk County Volunteer Fireman's Association Partner — Co-developed the Suffolk County Line of Duty Death Handbook.
- Suffolk County Volunteer Firemen's Association Partner — Collaborated on the Suffolk County Line of Duty Death Handbook.
- Tony Cruz Partner — Contact person for raffle ticket purchases related to the Firefighter Cancer Awareness & Mentoring of New York State Association.
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.
- Legislative Advocacy for Fire Service Improvementmethodology: legislative_advocacyBy monitoring, reporting on, and engaging with legislative priorities, the organization advances fire service interests to improve personnel and equipment in Suffolk County, because policy engagement enables systemic enhancements that benefit the entire fire service community.
- Targeted Scholarship Support for Fire Service Familiesmethodology: fire-service-family-supportBy directing scholarship awards to immediate family members of active volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel in Suffolk County, the organization strengthens recruitment, retention, and morale within the fire service, because supporting families reduces financial barriers and reinforces long-term commitment to emergency service.