named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Provides 24/7 Advanced Life Support ambulance services with four ambulances and two response vehicles, handling over 2,000 calls annually within the Port Washington Fire Protection District
Fire Suppression
Operates pumpers and ladder trucks for structural fire response, including hose deployment, ventilation, and aerial access, coordinated across multiple fire companies
PWFD Road Runners Drill Team
Competitive fire department drill team participating in state-wide events across eight disciplines including ladder raises, hose deployment, and bucket brigades
Rescue Operations
Conducts vehicle extrication using hydraulic tools ("jaws of life"), water rescue, and technical rescue operations with specialized equipment and training
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Emergency Response Vehicle Operations 2 activities
- Conducts technical rescue operationsPerforms vehicle extrication using specialized tools such as the Hurst tool, and conducts search and rescue, ventilation, and building access during fires using ladder trucks. Also maintains water rescue boats for aquatic emergencies.
- Provides fire suppression and emergency response servicesOperates multiple fire apparatus including three fire engines and two pumpers, each capable of pumping over 1,250 gallons per minute, equipped with foam suppression systems and approximately 3,000 feet of hoseline. Maintains strategically located firehouses to ensure timely response.
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Youth Firefighter Training Programs 1 activity
- Operates a junior fire department program for youthRuns a training program for teens aged 13 to 17, conducting monthly sessions in firefighting and emergency medicine, and has supplied new members to the fire department for over 10 years.
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Emergency Ambulance & Medical Response 1 activity
- Provides emergency medical services (EMS) to the Port Washington communityDelivers emergency medical response and care through a volunteer ambulance service, handling over 3,200 emergency medical calls annually. Operates four Advanced Life Support ambulances and a Primary Response Vehicle as part of a modern fleet.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Conducts operational research on emergency response systemsCarried out a six-month test in 2000 on the nighttime deactivation of audible alarms to assess its impact on volunteer response rates.
- Tests and maintains emergency alerting systemsOperates a dual alerting system using audible alarms and voice pagers to notify volunteer firefighters. Conducts daily testing of audible alarms at 12 noon and 6 p.m. at various locations to ensure reliability.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$751K
Contributions & grants$158K21%
Program service revenue$587K78%
Investment income$4K1%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$571K
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.71M
Cash$1.25M
Investments$0
Liabilities$61K
Net assets$1.65M
Liquid reserves26.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +10.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 16
- ADRIAN THEMELAKIS — 1ST LIEUTENANT
- BETH WEISBURD — CAPTAIN
- CULLEN MEALEY — 4TH ASSISTANT ENGINEER
- GLENN ETTLINGER — DIRECTOR
- JACKIE KLEIN — FINANCIAL SECRETARY
- JULIETTE CIFARELLI — 3RD ASSISTANT ENGINEER
- LESLEY CULP — DIRECTOR
- LIZ GARCIA — DIRECTOR
- PAULA WERSAN — STEWARD
- PHILLIP POULLADA — DIRECTOR
- RITA SHAVER — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT MILLER MD — MEDICAL DIRECTOR
- RUTH PUQUIR — DIRECTOR
- SCOTT WERNER — PWFD DIRECTOR
- SERENA TAPIA — 2ND ASSISTANT ENGINEER
- VICTORIA FAULK — CORRESPONDING SECRETARY:
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Alpine Software Partner — Collaborated with the Port Washington Fire Department to develop a real-time data network for emergency communications.
- Atlantic Hook & Ladder Co #1 Partner — Works jointly with Atlantic Hook & Ladder Co #1, whose Engine 855 responds from the same district.
- Baxter Estates Government — One of the incorporated villages that contracts with the Port Washington Fire Department for fire and EMS services.
- FDNY Government — Referenced as a comparison point for career-based emergency services versus volunteer model.
- Flower Hill Government — One of the incorporated villages, in part, that contracts with the Port Washington Fire Department for fire and EMS services.
- Flower Hill Partner — Collaborates with Protection Engine Company #1 during fire suppression operations.
- Manorhaven Government — One of the incorporated villages that contracts with the Port Washington Fire Department for fire and EMS services.
- NYSDrillTeams.com Partner — Official source for drill team race schedules and results.
- Nassau County Fire Communications (FireCom) Partner — Dispatches fire and EMS calls for the Port Washington Fire Department and maintains a coordinated response system.
- Nassau County Junior Firefighters Association Network — Participates in the Nassau County Junior Firefighters Association network.
- North Hempstead Government — Town that has implemented a tax exemption program for local volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers
- Plandome Manor Government — One of the incorporated villages, in part, that contracts with the Port Washington Fire Department for fire and EMS services.
- Port Washington Fire Department Government — Fire Medic Company #1 operates as an EMS company within the Port Washington Fire Department.
- Port Washington Fire Department Network — Fire Medic Co #1 is a member company within the Port Washington Fire Department.
- Port Washington Fire Department Network — Operates as a company within the Port Washington Fire Department.
- Port Washington North Government — One of the incorporated villages that contracts with the Port Washington Fire Department for fire and EMS services.
- Port Washington Public Library’s Local History Center Partner — Collaborated with the Port Washington Fire Department to develop the "Answering the Call" website.
- Protection Engine Company No 1 Partner — Coordinates operations with Protection Engine Company No 1 during fire suppression activities.
- Sands Point Government — One of the incorporated villages that contracts with the Port Washington Fire Department for fire and EMS services.
- Town of North Hempstead Government — Contracts with the Port Washington Fire Department to provide primary fire and emergency medical services.
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.
- Volunteer-Based Community Modelmethodology: volunteer_based_serviceBy leveraging community members as volunteers, the organization delivers emergency medical services and fire response, because local participation increases community investment and ensures sustainable, low-cost operations.
- Youth Training Through Expert Mentorshipmethodology: youth-training-through-expert-mentorshipBy training youth through direct instruction and mentorship by experienced firefighters, the organization builds future emergency response capacity, because hands-on learning from experts increases preparedness and continuity of service.