irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $30KMEMBER ACTIVITIES AND BENEFITS - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SOCIAL OUTINGS AND BENEVOLENT GIFTS FOR THEIR MEMBERS AS WELL AS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS FOR THEIR CHILDREN.
- #2 $71KVOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES RELATING TO EMERGENCY FIRE SERVICES.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Fire Safety Events
Hosts open houses, holiday events, and educational programs to promote fire prevention and safety awareness among local residents.
Emergency Fire and Rescue Services
Volunteer-led emergency response to fires, vehicle accidents, marine incidents, aircraft emergencies, and natural disasters within the Quogue Fire District and through mutual aid agreements.
Member Benefits and Scholarships
Provides social events, benevolent gifts, and scholarship programs for children of department members.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 3 activities
- Emergency response servicesResponds to approximately 400 emergency calls annually, including structure fires, motor vehicle accidents, wildland fires, aircraft emergencies, hazardous material incidents, and animal rescues. Provides mutual aid to neighboring departments when needed.
- Provides emergency fire services through volunteer operationsDelivers emergency fire response and protection services to the Quogue Fire District using a volunteer-based operational model.
- Training and preparedness drillsConducts regular training for members, including vehicle extrication drills and other emergency response exercises, to maintain operational readiness. Members complete over 100 hours of training annually.
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 2 activities
- Conducts fire safety outreach and community education eventsOrganizes open house and holiday events aimed at promoting fire safety and prevention within the community.
- Fire safety education and prevention programsConducts fire prevention education for students and community organizations, including annual instruction at Quogue Elementary School during Fire Prevention Month. Delivers fire safety presentations and home safety inspections to promote community awareness.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Community events and public engagementOrganizes and hosts annual community events such as Open House, Halloween Ghost Parade, Easter Egg Hunt, Kids Holiday Party, and Pancake Breakfast to engage residents and promote fire safety. Participates in local parades and school activities to strengthen community ties.
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Youth Firefighter Training Programs 1 activity
- Explorer program for youth trainingOperates a youth Explorer program for teenagers aged 15 and older to prepare them for careers in firefighting through structured training, service activities, and hands-on experience such as grounds maintenance and participation in community events.
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Emergency Response Vehicle Operations 1 activity
- Fire apparatus operations and maintenanceOperates and maintains multiple fire apparatus including QFD 775 (commissioned in 2023), 774, a brush truck used for wildland fires and repurposed as Santa's Sleigh, and legacy apparatus QFD 771. Ensures readiness for emergency response and community events.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Offers member and family support programsProvides social outings, benevolent gifts for members, and scholarship programs for members' children, along with annual events such as a dinner dance, family picnic, and holiday party funded by NYS Fire Insurance.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$302K
Contributions & grants$301K100%
Program service revenue$1650%
Investment income$6650%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$212K
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$36K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$804K
Cash$785K
Investments$0
Liabilities$43K
Net assets$761K
Liquid reserves44.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +20.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 4
- DAVID SCHAFFAUER — CHIEF
- GERARD VOLZ — 2ND ASSISTANT
- PAUL INSALACO — 1ST ASSISTANT
- TODD BANDROWSKI — 3RD ASSISTANT
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Anthony Frevola Partner — Photographer who provided images of the fire department's fleet.
- East Quogue Fire Department Partner — Received mutual aid from Quogue Fire Department during a structure fire in June 2018.
- East Quogue Fire Department Partner — Receives and provides mutual aid for structure fires and other incidents.
- Fire In You Partner — Collaborates on recruitment efforts to inspire community members to become volunteer firefighters.
- Flanders Fire Department Partner — Provides mutual aid for structure fires.
- Hampton Bays Fire Department Partner — Collaborates on brush fire response through mutual aid.
- Jason Partner — Active QFD interior firefighter and Explorer mentor
- Marcella Partner — Active QFD interior firefighter and Explorer graduate
- NYS Fire Insurance Government — Funds member events including annual dinner dance, family picnic, and holiday party.
- National Fire Protection Association Partner — Collaborates with and directs the public to the National Fire Protection Association for fire safety resources and education.
- Paraco Hazmat Partner — Coordinates with during hazardous materials incidents, such as LPG tank leaks, where QFD provides fire suppression support and safety teams.
- Quogue School Partner — Collaborates with Quogue School on fire safety education, reading events, and community engagement activities.
- Quogue Wildlife Sanctuary Partner — Collaborated on the rescue of a bobcat that escaped from its enclosure.
- Suffolk County Fire Academy Partner — Conducted LPG and SCFA Class A drills in collaboration with Quogue Fire Department.
- Tyler Partner — Active QFD interior firefighter and Explorer mentor
- Westhampton Beach Fire Department Partner — Participated in joint training drills with Quogue Fire Department, including a Class A Drill on August 10, 2020.
- Westhampton Beach Fire Department Partner — Receives and provides mutual aid for structure fires, brush fires, vehicle rescues, and other emergencies.
- preventfire.com Partner — Partners with preventfire.com by sharing its resources as part of fire safety education outreach.
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.
- Community Fire Safety Educationmethodology: fire_safety_education_outreachBy conducting ongoing fire safety education in schools, the department fosters long-term behavioral change and emergency preparedness in residents, because repeated, age-appropriate outreach builds lasting safety awareness from an early age.
- Fire Prevention First Approachmethodology: fire_prevention_firstBy prioritizing proactive fire prevention measures over reactive responses, the department reduces the incidence of fires and enhances community safety, because preventing emergencies is more effective than responding to them after they occur.
- High-Readiness Emergency Response Modelmethodology: high_readiness_response_modelBy treating every alarm as a potential hazard with risk of injury, the department maintains rapid response capabilities and operational readiness, because consistent high-alert posture improves reaction time and effectiveness during real emergencies.
- Youth Pipeline Development via Explorer Programmethodology: explorer_program_pipelineBy mentoring and training youth through the Explorer program, the department builds a reliable pipeline of future firefighters, because early engagement and structured training increase long-term recruitment success and organizational continuity.