named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Provides advanced life support through career EMS staff operating ambulances 24/7
Fire Prevention and Safety Education
Offers community education on smoke alarms, fire escape planning, cooking safety, and carbon monoxide prevention
Fire Suppression
Responds to structural and wildland fires with engine and ladder companies
Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Response
Provides rescue and medical response for traffic incidents
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
- Community fire safety educationProvides fire safety education to the community through an interactive website and offers fire extinguisher training with public instruction on proper use of fire extinguishers.
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Emergency Ambulance & Medical Response 1 activity
- Emergency response servicesResponds to approximately 3,000 fire and medical emergency calls annually, including emergency medical services, fire incidents, motor vehicle accidents, and other emergency calls. Historical data from 2013–2025 shows consistent annual responses across these categories.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Fundraising for operational supportOrganizes recurring fundraising events such as dances, bingo games, card parties, and minstrel shows to support fire company operations.
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Emergency Response Vehicle Operations 1 activity
- Operation of emergency vehicles and unitsOperates multiple specialized emergency units including ambulance units (1-4-1 through 1-4-5), engine units (1-4-6, 1-4-7, 1-4-11), ladder truck unit (1-4-10), fire police units (1-4-8, 1-4-15, 1-4-17), support units (1-4-85, 1-4-86), and chief command vehicles (1-4-30 through 1-4-33) for fire suppression, medical response, rescue operations, traffic control, and incident command.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Volunteer recruitment and engagementAccepts applications for volunteer membership on an ongoing basis and provides online forms to apply to join as a volunteer, supporting the organization’s volunteer-based operational model.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Advocacy for formalized fire protectionSuccessfully petitioned for the establishment of Deer Park Fire District No. 14, which formalized tax-supported fire protection for the community.
- Historical emergency responseResponded to a major forest fire in 1932 using backfiring techniques to save two homes on Oregon Street in Deer Park.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$114K
Contributions & grants$110K96%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$5K4%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$83K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
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balance sheet
Total assets$343K
Cash—
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Net assets$343K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue -17.6%
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- Babylon Town Board Government — Officially established Deer Park Fire District No. 14 upon petition from the fire company.
- Long Island Railroad Government — Responds to emergencies along the Long Island Railroad Ronkonkoma Branch running through the department's response area.
- National Fire Protection Association Partner — Collaborates with the National Fire Protection Association to provide fire safety content.
- U.S. Fire Administration Partner — Collaborates with the U.S. Fire Administration to provide fire safety content.
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.
- Combination Department Modelmethodology: combination_department_modelBy integrating full-time career emergency medical staff with volunteer firefighters, the department ensures continuous emergency coverage and operational resilience, because this hybrid structure balances professional expertise with community-based capacity.
- Standardized Community Fire Trainingmethodology: standardized_training_protocolBy using the PASS method to teach fire extinguisher use, the department increases community preparedness and effective response during initial fire stages, because simplified, standardized protocols improve knowledge retention and confidence in high-stress situations.
- Volunteer-Reliant Service Deliverymethodology: volunteer-based_response_modelBy relying on volunteer personnel to deliver fire department services, the organization maintains operational capability through community engagement and local commitment, because sustained volunteer participation enables cost-effective, place-based emergency response.