irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0MORALE BUILDING EVENTS: THE ORGANIZATION SPONSORS VARIOUS MORALE BUILDING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES FOR ITS CURRENT VOLUNTEER MEMBERS, INCLUDING GATHERINGS FOR MEMBERS. AS WELL, THE ORGANIZATION SPONSORS ACTIVITIES THAT ENCOURAGE PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS TO JOIN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THESE MORALE BUILDING AND PUBLIC AWARENESS ACTIVITIES INCLUDE DEPARTMENT OUTINGS.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Deploys ambulances and trained personnel to provide emergency medical care and transport.
Fire Prevention Education
Provides community safety education including fire prevention tips, smoke alarm guidance, and home escape planning.
Fire Suppression Services
Operates multiple engine companies providing fire response and suppression across the district using strategically located apparatus.
Rescue Operations
Conducts technical rescue operations through Rescue Company 4, equipped with specialized apparatus.
Volunteer Recruitment and Training
Engages community members through recruitment efforts and maintains readiness via ongoing training programs.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Community engagement and support programsOrganizes community activities such as holiday parties for children, community picnics, sports events, and assistance to needy individuals, while also sponsoring morale-building events and department outings for current and prospective volunteer members.
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 1 activity
- Emergency fire and medical response servicesProvides fire suppression and emergency medical services to the communities of Centereach, Lake Grove, and Selden through four operational companies based across three stations, responding to structure fires, motor vehicle accidents, alarms, hazardous conditions, and mutual aid requests.
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Emergency Ambulance & Medical Response 1 activity
- Emergency response to firefighter injuries and mutual aid supportResponded to major incidents including a two-alarm fire in the Bronx in June 2025, providing advanced lifesaving care and emergency medical assistance to injured firefighters, contributing to their full recovery.
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
- Fire prevention education and public safety outreachConducts public education on fire safety including smoke alarm installation, home escape planning, and hazard prevention, and provides seasonal safety reminders and fire prevention tips through its public website and community engagement.
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Emergency Response Vehicle Operations 1 activity
- Volunteer department operations and trainingOperates Engine Company 1, Rescue Company 4, and Fire Police from its headquarters station since 1956, hosting training, meetings, and department functions at its facility on 9 South Washington Avenue to maintain member readiness and support operations.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$126K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue$98
expenses
Total expenses$127K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$2K
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$261K
Cash$378K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$261K
Liquid reserves35.9 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +37.2%
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- FDNY Government — Collaborates with FDNY in emergency response operations and personnel recognition.
- Firehouse Solutions Government — Operates or maintains the website for Centerreach Fire Department with support contact at support@firehousesolutions.com
- OB Davis Partner — Donated food and an Operation Gratitude care package to the department in honor of International Firefighters Day and EMS Appreciation Week.
- Suffolk County Government — Fire department operating within Suffolk County, NY
- Suffolk County Government — Operates as a fire department within Suffolk County, NY.
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.
- Community Fire Prevention Through Educationmethodology: fire_prevention_through_educationBy educating the public about fire risks and safety practices, we reduce the incidence of fires and enhance community safety, because informed individuals are more likely to adopt preventive behaviors and respond appropriately during emergencies.
- Volunteer-Based Model with Continuous Trainingmethodology: volunteer-based emergency responseBy combining a volunteer-based operational structure with sustained training and organizational cohesion, we maintain effective emergency response capabilities, because ongoing skill development and team integration ensure readiness and resilience under pressure.