named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Emergency Fire Response
24/7 emergency response to fires and rescue incidents using five pumpers, two ladder trucks, a heavy rescue unit, and specialized vehicles
Junior Firefighter Program
Program for youth aged 12 and older to engage in fire service education and training
Volunteer Firefighter Program
Training and deployment of over 120 volunteer firefighters who serve the community
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 2 activities
- Emergency response servicesProvides fire suppression, emergency medical care, technical rescue, water rescue, and hazardous materials response to the communities of the Village of Great Neck, Village of Kings Point, Village of Saddle Rock, and the Town of North Hempstead, NY. Responds to approximately 730 emergency calls annually, with operations supported by over 120 trained volunteer personnel.
- Firefighter training and drillsConducts regular hands-on training sessions and drills for volunteer firefighters on weekday nights, including monthly meetings and skill development exercises to maintain operational readiness.
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
- Community engagement and public eventsParticipates in parades and community events to foster public relationships and promote fire safety awareness.
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Youth Firefighter Training Programs 1 activity
- Junior firefighter programOperates a junior firefighter program for youth aged 12 and above, providing training and engagement opportunities to prepare the next generation of volunteer firefighters.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.97M
Contributions & grants$38K1%
Program service revenue$2.86M96%
Investment income$39K1%
Other revenue$33K
expenses
Total expenses$2.86M
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$917K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$9.54M
Cash$1.91M
Investments$0
Liabilities$115K
Net assets$9.43M
Liquid reserves8.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +0.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN E BAUMANN | REC & BD SEC | 30 | $55K |
board members · 5
- ELLIOT PAIMANY — TRUSTEE
- MAURICE SULLA — TRUSTEE
- MICHAEL A LANG — TRUSTEE
- MICHAEL GREEN — CHRMAN BD OF
- WILLIAM M MCGIRR — TRUSTEE
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- J. Pierpont Morgan Partner — Prominent financier and early supporter listed among the Company's notable members.
- Village Consortium Partner — Collaborative body formed to work with the Alerts on firehouse planning and development.
- Walter P. Chrysler Partner — Auto maker and donor of a custom Chrysler fire truck; became an honorary member of the Company.
- William R. Grace Partner — Merchant and early supporter included among the Company's notable members.
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 Staffing Modelmethodology: volunteer_staffing_modelBy relying on a volunteer staffing model, the organization ensures 24/7 emergency coverage through community commitment, reducing reliance on paid personnel while maintaining operational readiness because sustained local engagement produces reliable response capacity.
- Youth Engagement and Early Training Pipelinemethodology: youth-emergency-service-trainingBy engaging youth through structured firefighting training and junior responder programs starting at age 12, the organization builds long-term service capacity because early hands-on involvement fosters skill development, commitment, and future volunteer recruitment.