named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Offers first aid, basic life support, and CPR assistance during medical emergencies; supports professional paramedics during peak seasons
Fire & Rescue Services
Provides fire suppression and rescue operations using custom compact vehicles and a network of hose sheds strategically located across Cherry Grove’s boardwalks
Mutual Aid Response
Provides emergency support to neighboring Fire Island communities for fires, medical incidents, and water rescues
Water Safety & Rescue
Responds to boating accidents and water-related emergencies around Cherry Grove and surrounding coastal areas
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Emergency Ambulance & Medical Response 1 activity
- Emergency medical and rescue servicesProvides Emergency Medical Services during the May through October season, with firefighters trained in first aid, basic life support, and CPR. Responds to medical emergencies and assists the mobility-impaired, in collaboration with Cherry Grove EMS, and conducts water rescues and responds to boating accidents to support water safety.
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 1 activity
- Fire and emergency response servicesProvides fire protection and emergency response services to preserve life and property within the Cherry Grove fire district, covering approximately 300 houses across 41 acres and a downtown business district with bars, restaurants, shops, and hotels. Operates year-round with over 50 active volunteer members present on the island most days of the year.
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
- Grill safety educationProvides grill safety education to the local community to prevent fires during outdoor cooking, focusing on fire prevention and public safety awareness.
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Mutual Aid Emergency Response 1 activity
- Mutual aid responseProvides mutual aid to neighboring Fire Island communities during emergencies as needed, extending fire and rescue capabilities beyond its own district.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$55K
Contributions & grants$19K34%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$6691%
Other revenue$24K
expenses
Total expenses$52K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$700
balance sheet
Total assets$196K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$196K
2 years on record · 2024–2025 · YoY revenue -10.1%
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- Cherry Grove EMS Partner — Works closely with CGFD to provide fire and rescue services and transport during medical emergencies or for the mobility-impaired.
- Suffolk County Fire Rescue and Emergency Services Government — CGFD is part of Suffolk County FRES, operating as Division 5 Department 26.
- Suffolk County Fire Rescue and Emergency Services Government — CGFD operates as part of this county-level emergency services agency.
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.
- Fire Prevention Through Public Educationmethodology: fire-prevention-through-public-educationBy educating the public on safe grilling practices, the department prevents fire incidents before they occur, reducing emergency response demand and enhancing community safety because proactive behavioral change mitigates ignition risks.
- Rapid Fire Response via Decentralized Infrastructuremethodology: decentralized response infrastructureBy deploying a decentralized network of hose sheds and compact fire vehicles throughout the community—especially along boardwalks without road access—the department enables faster initial response to fires, because proximity of equipment and specialized apparatus reduces intervention time in geographically constrained areas.