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EMFD to celebrate 95th anniversary or you have an opportunity to be part of saving somebody’s home or their business, there is T h e E a s t M e a d ow F i re no better feeling that you can Department of ficially first get — that is a reward in itself,” answered the call of its commu- he said. O n e o f We l t ’s f avo r i t e nity 95 years ago. The association of fire fighters has seen aspects of firehouse life is the the beginning and end of World time spent with other members. War II, the terror attacks of “Besides being a work envi9/11, and endured the Covid-19 ronment, it is also a social envipandemic, all while ronment,” he said. ensuring the safety “People call it a secof Long Island como n d f a m i l y, a n d munities. there are gatherTo celebrate the ings, picnics, formal anniversary, EMFD and informal affairs will host the Sixth that the firefighters Battalion parade are involved with, followed by a block dinners KASEy CHESWiCK installation party, an open comand other events to munity event offer- First Lieutenant get together socialing slides, jumping ly.” castles, face painting, fire preFor 35 years, Welt also vention materials, and other served as an instructor at the child-friendly activities. Fire Service Academy in Old Today, the department has Bethpage. He retired in 2013 members of all ages who share and noticed that class sizes the honor as first responders. have gotten smaller. Fire Commissioner Carey “There were actually at one Welt has been a member of the time waiting lists to join the firefighting community for volunteer fire service,” he said. over 50 years. He is the vice “Now, there are no longer waitchairman of the Nassau Coun- ing lists. While staffing is not at ty Fire Commission and a for- a critical point, you can always mer captain of EMFD Ladder use more people. Many hands Company 2. make lighter work.” “When you have the opporTo encourage new members, tunity to save somebody’s life, Continued on page 2

By JoSEPH D’AlESSANDRo

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Golfing for a good cause in East Meadow The East Meadow Kiwanis Club gathered at Eisenhower Park on Aug. 11 for the annual Steven J. Eisman Memorial Golf Outing, the club’s largest fundraiser. Thousands of dollars are raised at the event each year to support scholarships and Kamp Kiwanis, honoring Eisman’s enduring legacy of service to the community. Above, Eric Stam, Scott Rosenberg, Leslie Kle, and Sam Magauero. Right, Ted Rosenthal with his daughter, Emily Rosenthal, and Taleen and Richie Krug at the outing. Story, more photos, Page 10.

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