The original firehouse was built around 1922 on the corner of Seba Avenue and Frank Court in conjunction with the Gerrittsen Beach Original Property Owners Association. Under the laws of the State of New York, New York City Mayor John F. O’Brien approved the department as a Fire Corporation in 1932. Eventually the Gerrittsen Beach Volunteer Fire Department became a separate organization; as it had always been self-sustaining. From occupying a small garage with enough room for an engine and meetings, the volunteer fire department has grown over the years to owning a fleet of four vehicles, with its own firehouse, and responds to more than 500 calls for help annually.