Apartment Fire Safety
People living in an apartment building need to think ahead and be prepared in the event of a fire. It is important to know the
Arson Awareness and Prevention
During 2007-2011, an estimated 282,600 intentional fires were reported to U.S. fire departments each year, with associated annual losses of 420 civilian deaths, 1,360 civilian
BBQ Safety & Gas Awareness
Each year the Chiefs, Officers, and members of your East Meadow Fire Department respond to BBQ emergencies in the backyards of our neighborhoods. Of no surprise, each year, several Long Island Fire Departments will respond to a serious fires with significant dollar loss as a result of a BBQ mishap.
Burn Prevention
Most “fire-related injuries” are burns. In fact, approximately every 60 seconds someone in the U.S. sustains a burn injury serious enough to require treatment. Increased
Candle Fire Safety
From 2009-2013, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated 9,300 home structure fires that were started by candles. These fires caused 86 deaths, 827 injuries
Clothes Dryer Fire Safety
In 2010-2014, U.S. municipal fire departments responded to an estimated 15,970 home fires involving clothes dryers or washing machines each year. These fires resulted in
Electrical Fire Safety
Electricity helps make our lives easier but there are times when we can take its power and its potential for fire-related hazards for granted. Electrical
Garage and Basement Fire Safety
Garage and basement fires can spread farther and cause more injuries and dollar loss than fires that start in other areas of your home. Here
Generator Safety
An emergency generator can be a very important part of our Lives at times during power outages. The most common models come in natural gas
Holiday Fire Safety
Christmas trees account for hundreds of fires each year. Typically, shorts in electrical lights or open flames from candles, lighters or matches start tree fires.
Home Fire Recovery
A fire in a home can cause serious damage. The building and many of the things in your home may have been badly damaged by
Home Hazardous Materials
It is important for people to know the steps they can take to keep themselves and their families safe from accidents related to home hazardous
Severe Weather and Fire Safety
The majority of the U.S. is at risk for severe weather, which can cause dangerous and sometimes life-threatening conditions. Snowstorms, extreme cold, hurricane force winds,
Smoke Alarm Safety
Smoke alarms save lives. Smoke alarms that are properly installed and maintained play a vital role in reducing fire deaths and injuries. If there is
Smoking Fire Safety
Smoking materials, including cigarettes, pipes, and cigars, started an estimated 17,200 home structure fires reported to U.S. fire departments in 2014. These fires caused 570
Spring Safety
Spring Safety Checklist Below is an updated checklist for the community of East Meadow. For videos, downloads, and other Fire Safety Topics, see our Safety
Travel Fire Safety
Fire safety is not typically front of mind for most people when making travel plans, however, fires in hotels and motels are extremely common. Here
Wildfire and Outdoor Fire Safety
Outdoor Fire Safety Create a safety zone of up to 100 feet around your home. Remove pine needles and dry leaves from around your home.
Winter Safety
Below is an updated checklist for the community of East Meadow. For videos, downloads, and other Winter Fire Safety, see our Safety page.