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BAYPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT
BAYPORT, NY · EIN 113015557 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE M24 · Public Safety & Disaster Relief · Small ($100K-$1M) · bayportfd.org
revenue
$382K
expenses
$75K
net assets
$713K
employees
0
volunteers
196
program ratio
96%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE TRAINED VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS TO THE BAYPORT FIRE DISTRICT AND TO PROVIDE FIRE PREVENTION EDUCATION TO THE COMMUNITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Bayport Fire Department is a volunteer fire department serving the Bayport Fire District in New York since 1891. It provides firefighting, emergency medical response, rescue services, and fire prevention education to the community. The department operates with volunteer firefighters and relies on donations and fundraising to support its operations.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Fire Prevention Education
Community outreach and education on fire safety, including participation in Sparky's Fire Safety Club for children
Ice Rescue Training
Hosts annual Ice Rescue Tech classes for Suffolk County EMTs, offering continuing medical education credits
Junior Firefighter Program
A program for youth to train and join the fire department at age 17; includes a combined junior racing team with Blue Point Fire Department
Rescue Squad
Responds to non-fire emergencies including car accidents, hazardous materials incidents, and technical rescues
Water Rescue Squad
Provides public safety diving, surface rescue, ice rescue, and high-water flooding response in the Great South Bay and inland waterways
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Emergency Response Vehicle Operations 2 activities
    • Conduct technical rescue operations
      Performs forcible entry, search and rescue, ventilation, aerial access, and vehicle extrication using hydraulic and battery-powered tools such as the Jaws-of-Life during structural and technical emergencies.
    • Provide water and ice rescue services
      Responds to water and ice rescue incidents in the Great South Bay, inland waterways, and flood events, including surface and underwater rescues. Operates a dive team established in 1990 and deploys specialized equipment such as inflatable boats, a water rescue truck, and a high-water vehicle. The response area for these incidents is twice the size of Bayport.
  • Volunteer Fire Department Services 2 activities
    • Provide fire suppression and emergency response services
      Operates multiple fire companies and apparatus—including engines, ladder trucks, brush trucks, and rescue vehicles—to respond to fires, medical incidents, motor vehicle accidents, hazardous materials, and aircraft emergencies within Bayport and surrounding areas. The department responds to an average of 350 alarms per year with over 100 active volunteer firefighters.
    • Train firefighters and emergency personnel
      Provides comprehensive training through Suffolk County Firefighter 1 certification courses, weekly in-house drills, monthly exercises, and a 9-month probationary program. Also hosts an annual Ice Rescue Technician training class requiring 16–32 hours of certification training.
  • Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 1 activity
    • Coordinate emergency assistance for fire victims
      Partners with the American Red Cross to provide temporary housing, food, and clothing to individuals displaced by house fires.
  • Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
    • Deliver fire prevention education and community outreach
      Provides fire prevention education to the public through community open houses featuring fire truck tours, live demonstrations, and safety activities for families. Also participates in statewide recruitment events like RecruitNY Weekend to attract new volunteer firefighters.
  • Youth Firefighter Training Programs 1 activity
    • Operate junior firefighter program
      Runs a junior firefighter program that allows individuals to join the department at age 17, supporting early engagement and development of future firefighters.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$382K
Contributions & grants$73K19%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$284K74%
Other revenue$26K
expenses
Total expenses$75K
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$713K
Cash$713K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$713K
Liquid reserves114.5 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +286.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • JOHN HOEK — TRUSTEE
  • JON BAUM — TRUSTEE
  • TOM COAN — TRUSTEE
relationships · 24

Who they work with

  • American Red Cross Partner — Coordinates with the Bayport Fire Department to assist fire victims with temporary housing, food, and clothing.
  • Bayport Fire District Government — Contracts with the Bayport Fire Department to provide firefighting and rescue services; collects tax dollars and owns firehouse property and equipment.
  • Bayport Fire District Government — Primary jurisdiction served by the department's firefighting and prevention services.
  • Bayport Heritage Assoc Partner — Provided historical photo of the first firehouse circa early 1900s.
  • Bayport-Blue Point High School Partner — Collaborates with the Bayport Fire Department to administer two scholarship awards.
  • Davis Park Ferry Services Partner — Responds to water rescue emergencies in areas served by ferry routes to Davis Park and Watch Hill on Bayport's east border.
  • Engine Co. No. 1 Partner — Collaborates with other fire companies within the Bayport Fire Department for emergency response.
  • Facebook Network — Uses Facebook as a platform for public communication and outreach.
  • Fire Police Partner — Coordinates with the Fire Police unit within the Bayport Fire Department for incident response and scene management.
  • Hook & Ladder Co. No. 1 Network — Operates as a designated company within the Bayport Fire Department's organizational structure.
  • Hook & Ladder Co. No. 1 Partner — Collaborates with other fire companies within the Bayport Fire Department for emergency response.
  • Hose Co. No. 1 Partner — Collaborates with Hose Company No. 1 as part of the integrated firefighting structure in Bayport.
  • Instagram Network — Uses Instagram for public engagement and department visibility.
  • Ladies Auxiliary Partner — Provides food and drinks during large fires and assists with department fundraisers.
  • New York State Drill Team Association Network — Bayport Fire Department Red Devils Drill Team is a member organization.
  • RecruitNY Partner — Collaborates with RecruitNY for a statewide open house event to recruit volunteer firefighters.
  • Sayville Ferries Partner — Coordinates water rescue response in areas served by ferry routes along Bayport's west border.
  • Suffolk County Government — County-level government jurisdiction in which the Bayport Fire District is located.
  • Suffolk County Fire Academy Partner — Requires recruits to attend the Suffolk County Firefighter 1 class held at various locations including the Fire Academy in Yaphank.
  • Team Lifeguard Systems Partner — Co-hosts Ice Rescue Awareness, Operations, and Tech Level 1 and 2 training classes with Engine Company.
  • Town of Islip Government — Geographic and municipal jurisdiction in which the Bayport Fire District operates.
  • Water Rescue Team Partner — Collaborates with the Water Rescue Team for water rescue operations in the Great South Bay.
  • YouTube Network — Streams live events via its YouTube channel.
  • YouTube Network — Uses YouTube to share videos related to department activities and public information.
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.

  • Cross-Trained Unified Response System
    methodology: cross-trained-unified-response
    By cross-training personnel across engine, truck, and rescue operations, the department enables a unified, flexible response that transcends company-based silos, because integrated capabilities improve adaptability and efficiency during complex emergencies.
  • Experiential Recruitment to Sustain Volunteer Engagement
    methodology: experiential-recruitment
    By using hands-on, experiential events to showcase the purpose and pride of firefighting, the department inspires community members to volunteer, because direct exposure to the role builds emotional connection and commitment more effectively than passive outreach.
  • Integrated Training and Team Cohesion for Operational Readiness
    methodology: continuous_training_and_teamwork
    By combining continuous, cross-functional training with team-based activities—including competitive drills and lifelong skill development—the department enhances operational effectiveness and safety, because disciplined teamwork and personal growth increase retention, readiness, and mission success.
  • Specialized Water and Ice Rescue Collaboration
    methodology: mutual_aid_response
    By coordinating with specialized water rescue and public safety diving units and engaging in mutual aid, the department extends its emergency response capacity for aquatic incidents, because collaboration with trained partners ensures safer, more effective outcomes in high-risk environments.
  • Volunteer-Based Firefighting Model
    methodology: volunteer_fire_department
    By relying on community volunteers to deliver emergency services, the department maintains local ownership and responsiveness while integrating civic engagement and fire prevention education as core components of its mission, because volunteerism fosters deeper community ties and shared responsibility for public safety.