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WANTAGH HOOK LADDER & ENGINE CO NO 1 INC
WANTAGH, NY · EIN 260591256 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE M24 · Public Safety & Disaster Relief · Micro (<$100K)
revenue
$34K
expenses
$59K
net assets
$1.0M
employees
0
program ratio
98%
mission · from form 990

THE WANTAGH HOOK, LADDER & ENGINE CO. NO. 1 IS A VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY. THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE VOLUNTEER FIRE PROTECTION, FIRE EDUCATION AND AWARENESS. AS WELL, MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDE EMERGENCY MEDICAL ASSISTANCE (EMT'S) AND LIFE PRESERVATION SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY. VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTERS AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SPECIALISTS OF THE ORGANIZATION PRIMARILY SERVE THE WANTAGH FIRE DISTRICT (A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY) WITH THE MAN POWER TO FIGHT FIRES AND RESPOND TO EMERGENCIES. THE ORGANIZATIONS MEMBERS ALSO PROVIDE "MUTUAL AID AND "STANDY BY" TO SURROUNDING DISTRICTS WHEN REQUESTED TO DO SUCH. THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE MEMBERS SUPPORT THE SOCIAL WELFARE AND WELL BEING OF THE COMMUNITY IN THE FORM OF FIRE FIGHTING, FIRE PROTECTION, EMEGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TO A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Volunteer fire company based in Wantagh, NY, providing fire protection, emergency medical services, and fire safety education to the Wantagh Fire District. The organization consists of volunteer firefighters and EMTs who also offer mutual aid to neighboring districts. In addition to emergency response, it conducts community outreach and supports local civic groups and youth programs.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $17K
    CHRISTMAS PARTY: THE ORGANIZATION SPONSORS A CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR ITS CURRENT VOLUNTEER MEMBERS AS WELL AS MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. THE COMPANY UTILIZES THIS TIME TO ENAGE THE PUBLIC WITH AWARENESS ACTIVITIES.
  2. #2 $10K
    CONTRIBUTIONS: THE WANTAGH HOOK & LADDER COMPANY SPONSORS VARIOUS COMMUNITY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES AND LOCAL LITTLE LEAGUE TEAMS, AND MAKES DONATIONS TO LOCAL CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE, EDUCATION AND THE BETTERMENT OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Christmas Party and Community Events
Hosts annual holiday events for volunteers and community members to build morale and engage the public
Community Contributions
Supports local civic organizations, youth programs such as Little League, and initiatives that promote social welfare and education
Emergency Fire Response
Volunteer firefighters provide fire suppression and fire protection services to the Wantagh Fire District and assist surrounding areas through mutual aid agreements
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Volunteer EMTs deliver emergency medical assistance and life preservation services within the district
Fire Education and Awareness
Conducts public outreach and awareness activities to promote fire safety and community preparedness
Morale Building Events
Organizes dinners, outings, and team-building activities for current and prospective volunteer members
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Community Foundation & United Way Support 1 activity
    • Funds community outreach and civic organizations
      Provides financial donations to local civic organizations, sponsors community outreach initiatives, and supports local Little League teams to promote social welfare and education.
  • Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
    • Hosts community and volunteer engagement events
      Organizes a Christmas party for volunteers and the local community, incorporating public awareness activities, and conducts morale-building events such as anniversary dinners and department outings to support retention and recruitment of volunteer members.
  • Volunteer Fire Department Services 1 activity
    • Provides fire protection and emergency medical services
      Delivers volunteer-based fire protection, fire education, and emergency medical services to the Wantagh Fire District and local community.
  • Mutual Aid Emergency Response 1 activity
    • Provides mutual aid emergency response
      Offers standby emergency response and mutual aid support to neighboring fire districts upon request.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$34K
Contributions & grants$43K125%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2K6%
Other revenue$-11K
expenses
Total expenses$59K
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$6K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.01M
Cash$141K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.01M
Liquid reserves28.6 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +11.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 5
  • BILL GILMOR — TRUSTEE
  • ED MCGUIRE — TRUSTEE
  • JOSEPH GROSS III — TRUSTEE
  • SHAWN ECKERT — TRUSTEE
  • STEVE COHEN — TRUSTEE
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • Wantagh Fire District Government — Primary governmental entity served by the organization's volunteer firefighters and emergency medical specialists.
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.

  • Event-Based Public Safety Education
    methodology: event-based_public_education
    By integrating fire safety and awareness education into community events like the Christmas party, the organization increases public engagement with safety messages, because familiar and festive settings reduce barriers to learning and information retention.
  • Volunteer Retention through Morale Building
    methodology: volunteer_retention_and_recruitment
    By organizing morale-building events and department outings, the organization retains current volunteers and recruits new members, because positive social experiences strengthen commitment and attract interest.