named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Fire Prevention and Safety Education
Includes community outreach, fire safety teaching, and participation in events like parades and open houses to promote public awareness
Fire Suppression and Rescue Operations
Provides emergency response to fires, accidents, and natural disasters with a fleet including pumpers, tankers, brush trucks, heavy rescue vehicles, and a fire boat
Monthly Fire School and Drills
Holds monthly training sessions on the first Thursday and last Monday of each month to sharpen skills, learn equipment, and practice procedures
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 3 activities
- Community emergency protection via volunteer staffingMaintains a 46-member volunteer fire department that provides ongoing emergency protection and response services to the Flanders community.
- Fire suppression and emergency response servicesProvides fire prevention, fire extinguishment, and emergency response services to protect life and property for approximately 2,500 homes and 2,000 year-round residents in the Flanders district. Operates a fleet including two Class A pumpers, a 3,000-gallon tanker, two brush trucks, heavy rescue trucks, a high water rescue truck, a fire boat, and support vehicles.
- Volunteer recruitmentAccepts applications and recruits volunteers to join the fire department and support emergency response and community service operations.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Community events and fundraising activitiesOrganizes and hosts community events including fundraising banquets, holiday parties, parades, and seasonal events such as Steak Night Fundraisers and Halloween Trunk-or-Treat to support department operations and community engagement.
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Emergency Response Vehicle Operations 1 activity
- Emergency preparedness drillsConducts regular emergency preparedness drills including ice rescue, heavy rescue, and equipment response exercises to maintain operational readiness.
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
- Fire prevention and community safety programsOperates committees focused on fire prevention, blood drives, and community safety initiatives to promote public welfare and emergency awareness.
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Disaster and Line-of-Duty Memorialization 1 activity
- Memorial and commemorative projectsAcquired steel from the World Trade Center for incorporation into a Sept. 11 memorial at Flanders Memorial Park and planned a dedication ceremony on the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
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Mutual Aid Emergency Response 1 activity
- Mutual aid emergency responseProvides mutual aid emergency response to neighboring districts, including incidents such as a mulch fire at the Riverhead Calverton Shooting Range.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$120K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$9111%
Other revenue$119K
expenses
Total expenses$109K
Program expenses99%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$166K
Cash$166K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$166K
Liquid reserves18.3 mo
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +2.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 2
- JOE JASINSKI — DIRECTOR
- NICHOLAS VANVLIET — DIRECTOR
relationships · 24
Who they work with
- Centers for Disease Control Government — National public health agency providing guidance during emergencies.
- FEMA Government — Federal agency providing emergency management resources and support.
- FireCompanies.com Inc Government — Hosts and maintains the Flanders Fire Department website
- FireCompanies.com Inc. Government — Hosts and maintains the Flanders Fire Department website.
- FireCompanies.com Inc. Partner — Hosts and maintains the Flanders Fire Department website
- FireCompanies.com Inc. Partner — Hosts and maintains the Flanders Fire Department website.
- Firefighter Cancer Support Network Partner — Support network addressing health concerns specific to firefighters.
- Fox's Salvage Yard Partner — Donated the department's first fire truck, a 1931 Brockway Pumper.
- Hampton Bays Fire Department Government — Covered the Flanders area prior to the formation of the Flanders Fire Department
- Hampton Bays Fire Department Government — Previously provided fire coverage for the Flanders area before the formation of the Flanders Fire Department.
- Hampton Bays Fire Department Government — Previously provided fire coverage for the Flanders area prior to the formation of Flanders Fire Department.
- Hampton Bays Fire Department Government — Provided fire coverage for the Flanders area prior to the formation of the Flanders Fire Department.
- Hampton Bays Fire Department Partner — Previously provided fire coverage for the Flanders area prior to the formation of the Flanders Fire Department in 1948.
- Hampton Bays Fire Department Partner — Provided fire coverage for the Flanders area prior to the establishment of the Flanders Fire Department.
- Hampton Bays Fire Department Partner — Provided fire coverage for the Flanders area prior to the formation of the Flanders Fire Department.
- Hampton Bays Fire Department Partner — Received initial coverage from prior to Flanders Fire Department's formation; ongoing mutual aid and collaborative participation in regional events.
- Jamesport Fire Department Partner — Participates in mutual aid drills and joint events such as annual parades.
- NYS Dept of Environmental Conservation Government — State agency involved in environmental protection and emergency response coordination.
- National Fire Protection Association Partner — Organization providing fire safety standards and educational resources.
- OSHA Government — Federal agency setting occupational safety standards relevant to firefighting operations.
- Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Government — Granted the Flanders Fire Department two pieces of steel from the World Trade Center for a 9/11 memorial.
- Suffolk County Fire Academy Government — Training resource for firefighters in the region.
- Suffolk County Fire Rescue and Emergency Services Training Center Partner — Provides Firefighter One and other formal training classes for Flanders Fire Department members.
- Ted Havens Partner — Donated a parcel of land for the construction of the firehouse.
strategies · 3
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-Driven Volunteer Response Modelmethodology: community-driven_volunteer_modelBy forming a locally-based, volunteer-staffed fire department, the organization prevents avoidable fire-related tragedies because community members are more responsive, invested, and capable of rapid intervention due to proximity and shared stake in safety.
- Mutual Aid Emergency Response Networkmethodology: mutual_aid_responseBy participating in mutual aid agreements, the department enhances regional emergency response effectiveness because shared resources and coordinated action improve outcomes during large-scale or cross-jurisdictional incidents.
- Professional Volunteer Development Systemmethodology: professional-volunteer-modelBy training volunteers with no prior experience and maintaining skills through regular drills and education, the department achieves professional-level emergency response capability because structured onboarding and continuous development ensure operational readiness and competence.