Community supports East Meadow Fire Department at Fire Fest

The East Meadow Fire Department recently held its Craft Beer and Food Truck Festival, Fire Fest. This festival took place on July 13 and saw a great turnout.

Attendees of this event had the opportunity to enjoy unlimited beer sampling, drinks from over 25 local breweries and distilleries, enjoy treats from top food trucks, while participating in exciting activities.

One activity was axe throwing, set up by Alpha Axe Throwing, Long Island’s first mobile axe throwing company. The objective of this game is to throw an axe from a distance toward a target to score points. The closer the axe lands to the bullseye, the more points you receive.

Throughout the entire festival, attendees were also able to watch a live performance from the John Byrnes Band, a Long Island-native rock ‘n’ roll band with a blues influence.

The U.S. Fire Administration found that the total number of fires in 2022 was reported at approximately 1.5 million, marking an increase from the previous years. This increase of emergencies acting concurrently with the massive decline in volunteers calls for an urgent need for more volunteer firefighters. Events like the Fire Fest allow fire departments to find potential volunteers and gain support, which helps contribute to filling this gap.

The East Meadow Fire Department is devoted to this cause, and they are constantly looking for new members to join them. For those who may be interested in volunteering but feel that they lack experience, the fire department provides all of the required training. There are also numerous benefits, including tax breaks, college scholarships, annual health checkups, life insurance, and a service award pension program, all at no cost. For more information on volunteering with the East Meadow Fire Department, visit EastMeadowFD.com, or call (516) 542-4565.