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Ryan Pinnix, left, a representative of the Lund University Cardiopulmonary Assist System, helped Paul Kosiba, chief of the East Meadow Fire Department, use the Lucas, a mechanical device that can replace CPR.

E.M. Fire Department buys cutting-edge CPR devices

The next time East Meadow firefighters respond to someone who needs cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, they will be able to use more than their hands. On June 13, the East Meadow Fire … more

By Julia Remick | 6/24/21

Chief Santoro laid a wreath during East Meadow’s 1954 Memorial Day ceremony at the intersection of Prospect Avenue and East Meadow Avenue.

With Ex-Chief Dominick Santoro’s passing, EMFD loses part of its history

It is with deepest regret that the Officers and members of Engine Company 2, together with the Board of Fire Commissioners, Chief's Office, and officers and members of the East Meadow Fire Department, announce the passing of Dominick Santoro, an iconic Fire Chief from Engine Company 2. more

By JOHN J. O’BRIEN SR. | 5/10/18

Ryan Chan, 3, and his brother, Joshua, 4, with every firefighter’s favorite spotted companion last Sunday at the East Meadow Fire Department’s Open House.

EMFD promotes fire prevention in a fun way

It was a day of education, fire safety and community bonding at the East Meadow Fire Department headquarters at 197 East Meadow Ave. last Sunday. Department officials and volunteers hosted its annual Fire Prevention Open House, which included live demonstrations — including a vehicle extrication — fire truck rides, and informative hand outs on preventing fires inside your home. more

By David Weingrad | 10/14/15

Leon Drucker, a member of the East Meadow High’s athletic Wall of Fame, almost never missed a school football game. He died on Oct. 6, at age 73.

Community mourns 'the mayor of East Meadow'

Leon Drucker, a deeply rooted fixture in East Meadow who almost never missed a Fire Department event or high school football game, was a longtime member of the Kiwanis Club and was hailed by many as the community’s biggest supporter — its unofficial mayor — died on Oct. 6 after months of declining health. He was 73. more

By David Weingrad | 10/13/15

The Wednesday morning fire was at 355 Chestnut Avenue. Some 100 firefighters responded to the blaze, said East Meadow Fire Department Chief James Kane.

Blaze engulfs Chestnut Avenue home

Heavy smoke was surging from the house at 355 Chestnut Ave. when East Meadow firefighters arrived on the scene at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning. more

By David Weingrad | 9/23/15

A candlelight vigil hosted by the East Meadow Fire Department last Friday in Veterans Memorial Park marked the 14th anniversary of the Sept. 11 World Trade Center attacks. Some 300 residents joined the department to pay their respects.

East Meadow commemorates Sept. 11

The morning of Sept. 11, 2015 began with an overcast sky, as Americans from coast to coast planned their day in remembrance of the darkest day in the history of the United States. This day, the 14th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center, was not just significant for the milestone passing, but it offered another year of new hope for a better future with the continued progress of New York City’s financial district, and the daunting task of our military abroad, and our law enforcement back home in keeping our country safe. more

By John O’ Brien Sr. | 9/15/15

Aaron Schlectman of East Meadow Boy Scout Troop 157 participated in last year's Sept. 11 ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park, hosted annually by the East Meadow Fire Department.

EMFD, Nassau County to mark anniversary of Sept. 11

The East Meadow Fire Department will hold its 14th annual Sept. 11 candlelight vigil on Friday evening, one day after Nassau County holds its own ceremony. more

By David Weingrad | 9/3/15

East Meadow firefighters extinguished a garage fire on Flagstone Lane in Westbury on Aug. 9.

EMFD puts out Westbury garage fire

A garage fire on Flagstone Lane in Westbury, within the East Meadow Fire District, was put out by the East Meadow Fire Department on Aug. 9 with minimal damage to the home. more

By David Weingrad | 8/27/15

The fire took place in an adult group home on North Jerusalem Road, near the intersection of Bellmore Road.

EMFD fights N. Jerusalem house fire

East Meadow firefighters rushed to North Jerusalem Road last Friday to battle a house fire that erupted in a kitchen inside an adult group home near the intersection with Bellmore Road. more

By David Weingrad | 8/5/15

The fire was extinguished within 10 minutes by some 50 East Meadow firefighters, said East Meadow Fire Department spokesman John O’Brien Sr.

EMFD fights blaze amid heat wave

A hot Sunday afternoon on July 19 became even more torrid when a fire erupted in the garage of a Barkley Avenue home, which some 50 East Meadow firefighters fought and extinguished in 10 minutes. more

By David Weingrad | 7/29/15