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The importance of knowing who to call in an emergency

Since the emergence of emergency telecommunications in the early years, the residents of the East Meadow Fire District have had the sanctity of calling the East Meadow Fire Department direct 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Although campaigns to promote our emergency line at 542-0576 have increased the awareness of our residents, a number of fire calls are still routed through the 911 system. Here is what our residents should know. more

By John J. O'Brien, Sr. | 1/18/18

A truck was engulfed in flames at the intersection of East Meadow Avenue and Stone Avenue on Dec. 21.

Truck catches on fire on East Meadow Avenue

A portion of East Meadow Avenue was closed on Dec. 21 after a truck carrying furniture caught on fire, according to East Meadow Fire Department ex-Chief John O’Brien Sr. more

12/27/17

East Meadow Boy Scouts Troop 362 showed their support and remembered the lives lost during the East Meadow Fire Department’s annual Sept. 11 memorial.

East Meadow remembers the fallen, 16 years later

The glow of candles illuminated the faces—many filled with sorrow—of community members and local leaders who gathered on Monday at sunset to commemorate East Meadow and Salisbury residents who died during the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. more

By Stephany Reyes | 9/14/17

raymond pfeifer’s casket was transported from the East Meadow Fire Department Headquarters to the Holy Family Roman Catholic Church on his 1946 antique fire truck.

Community mourns death of past EMFD Capt. Raymond Pfeifer

Hundreds of friends, supporters, strangers and family members crowded the East Meadow Fire Department Headquarters on June 1 to honor Raymond Pfeifer, a national hero with local ties, who died after a long battle with cancer on May 28 at age 59. more

By Stephany Reyes | 6/7/17

Inauguration, here they come

When members of the Nassau County Firefighters Pipes and Drums rehearse each Wednesday at the East Meadow Fire Department headquarters, Bobby Hughes, a pipe major, said they only have one goal in mind: to make the Nassau County fire service proud. more

By Stephany Reyes | 1/11/17

The East Meadow Fire Department color guard stepped up to present the nation’s flags to open the Memorial Day ceremony.

East Meadow Fire Department honors the fallen

Memorial Day 2016 was less than colorful, as the preceding evening’s rainfall set the stage for stormy, grey skies — and the cancellation of the annual East Meadow parade the next … more

By Julie Mansmann and John O’Brien Sr. | 6/9/16

Dozens of East Meadowites donned band T-shirts, discussed their favorite albums and tested their knowledge of music trivia at the Kiwanis Club’s annual “Name That Tune” fundraiser on Feb. 26.

Kiwanians "name that tune" for a cause

East Meadowites and residents of neighboring communities alike flocked to the East Meadow Firefighters’ Benevolent Hall on Maple Avenue last week to participate in one of the Kiwanis … more

By Julie Mansmann | 3/2/16

Frank Borrelli Jr. and volunteers begin cooking fresh Italian food for many community members in need on Christmas morning.

Chicken parm with a side of Christmas cheer

For more than 20 years, Frank Borrelli Jr., hasn’t spent Christmas mornings and afternoons opening gifts or relaxing with relatives. Instead, he could be found hard at work at his restaurant, … more

By Julie Mansmann | 1/7/16

The East Meadow Fire Department, headquartered on East Meadow Avenue, welcomes many college-aged volunteers who take advantage of the federal grant programs New York State Senator Charles Schumer is advocating for.

Schumer pushes for F.D. grants

New York Senator Charles Schumer announced his push to increase funding for grant programs that would buy Long Island volunteer fire departments modern and essential equipment on Dec. 14. The … more

By Rebecca Anderson | 1/7/16

Sophia and Emily Cardali were excited to see the decorated tree and menorah at the annual holiday lighting ceremony, sponsored by the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce and the Council of East Meadow Community Organizations, on Dec. 3.

Happy holiday season begins in East Meadow

East Meadowites kicked off the holiday season at the 16th annual tree and menorah lighting ceremony at Veteran’s Memorial Park Town Square last week. The East Meadow Chamber of Commerce and the … more

By Julie Mansmann | 12/10/15

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