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East Meadow Fire Department’s original members of Company 1, in 1931, the earliest photo of the company in possession of the EMFD. Photo courtesy of Courtesy of John O’ Brien, Sr.

April 3 marked the 85th anniversary of the formation of the East Meadow Fire Department, when members of Company 1 — today’s Hook & Ladder Co. 1 — first assembled. Its first chief was Edward Alsheimer, who served from 1930 to 1931. more

By David Weingrad | 4/22/15

For volunteers, to give is to get

Since April is National Volunteer Month, let’s consider what volunteering really is: a vital part of every community . . . more

4/16/15

East Meadow Fire Department volunteers extinguished a fire that decimated a garage and shed in a Bright Avenue backyard on Wednesday, shortly before 5 p.m. Photo courtesy of John O Brien Sr.

Fire decimates garage, shed on Bright Avenue

A fire decimated a shed and a garage in the backyard of a Bright Avenue home in the early evening on Wednesday. more

By David Weingrad | 4/16/15

The fire, in a Merrick Avenue strip mall, was nearly out by the time EMFD got there on Jan. 31.

EMFD responds to small basement fire

The East Meadow Fire Department responded to a fire in the basement of stores located in a strip mall on Merrick Avenue, just south of Front Street on the street’s eastern side, on Jan. 31. more

By David Weingrad | 2/11/15

Best practices when the snow flies

As a result of our recent hit-and-miss dealings with Mother Nature, we need to accept the fact that we can never take her for granted. more

2/5/15

firefighters battled flames in frigid weather inside a Bryant Street home on Jan. 8.

EMFD fights ice and fire

Jan. 8 brought about a battle of the elements for the East Meadow Fire Department. On a numbingly cold day, the department received a dispatch call reporting a house fire on Bryant Street, shortly before 3 p.m. more

By David Weingrad | 1/14/15

Pasquale Aiello, 81, was a 39-year veteran of the East Meadow Fire Department.

Pasquale Aiello, beloved firefigher

Pasquale Aiello, 81, an East Meadow firefighter for 39 years, beloved by his fellow volunteers and family, died on Jan. 7 when a car he was driving swerved off the Northern State Parkway and struck a tree, police said. more

By David Weingrad | 1/14/15

Longtime EMFD volunteer killed in car accident

Pasquale Aiello, 81, who volunteered with the East Meadow Fire Deprtment for more than 30 years, died early Wednesday morning when a car he was driving swerved off the Northern State Parkway, police said. more

1/7/15

The accident, on eastbound Hempstead Turnpike, resulted in one driver being hospitalized with a head injury.

One injured in two-car collision

A two-car collision on Hempstead Turnpike last Saturday afternoon left one person hospitalized with a head injury, according to the East Meadow Fire Department. more

By David Weingrad | 1/7/15

Be safe during the holidays

The holidays are the favorite time of year for many people, and it’s easy to understand why: families celebrate, gathering from far and wide. Happiness is the hope and everyone’s wish. So let’s keep it that way. more

12/11/14

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