EMFD Annual Fire Prevention Open House on Sunday, October 15, 2023

The East Meadow Fire Department’s Annual Fire Prevention Open House returns on Sunday, October 15, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Fire Headquarters, 197 East Meadow Avenue. All residents are invited to attend this highly popular, fun and informative – and free – community event.

The open house kicks off National Fire Prevention Week in promoting this year’s theme – “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention™.” According to the National Fire Protection Association, cooking is the leading cause of home fires and related injuries in the United States, and unattended cooking is the leading cause of cooking fires and deaths. (See the article inside this newsletter; it offers valuable cooking-safety tips).

EMFD’s open house offers residents of all ages the chance to see the firefighting and emergency medical services apparatus and equipment that the all-volunteer fire department uses to keep our neighbors safe. There are also live demonstrations, including simulation of a stove fire, and tips on what to do in case of a stove or other fire in the home. And, as always, there are fun and interactive activities for the kids, including a ride on a real fire truck.

“On behalf of the Board of Fire Commissioners and the men and women of the East Meadow Fire Department, we’re pleased to invite our neighbors to our annual open house,” said Commissioner Keith J. Hoffman. “Attending gives everyone a chance to meet our fire department volunteers, learn about what they do, and – perhaps – be inspired enough by their stories to join the ranks as a firefighter or emergency medical services volunteer.”

The East Meadow Fire Department, which covers East Meadow and parts of Levittown and Westbury (Salisbury), is always looking for new members to join their ranks as firefighters or emergency medical personnel; no experience is necessary. The fire department provides the training required. There are numerous benefits associated with volunteering, 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 www.eastmeadowfd.com, or call 516-542-4565.