The members of East Meadow Fire Department’s Engine Company 4 and Ladder Company 2 reintroduced Fire Fest to the community this July, and Sands New York was proud to be a top event sponsor.
“Sands New York was proud to support our neighbors in East Meadow for Fire Fest 2024 and we are eternally grateful to all of our selfless volunteers who provide 24/7 fire and emergency medical services to our community. It was a perfect day, and we were encouraged by the large number of attendees who expressed support for the Sands project. We look forward to participating in future Fire Fest programs and continuing to support Long Island’s brave first responder community,” said Ron Reese, Senior Vice President of Las Vegas Sands.
“The Sands was an engaged and thoughtful event sponsor, and their team members really added to the event. It was a fun day for all, and our first responders really felt the community’s love, which was our primary goal,” said E.J. Brennan, Ex-Captain of Ladder Co. 2, one of the event organizers, along with Ex-Captain Ray Pellecia, also from Ladder 2, and Ex-Chief Anthony Messina, from Engine Co. 4.
Brennan continued, “Thanks to the support of the community and our wonderful event sponsors the event was a phenomenal success, raising funds in support of the volunteer fire and EMS responders of Engine Company 4 and Ladder Company 2. A portion of the proceeds also benefited the Terry Farrell Firefighter Fund, the Ray Pfeifer Foundation, the Nassau County Firefighters Burn Center Foundation, Gigi’s Playhouse of Long Island and Paws of War.”
The event was held alongside the Fire Fest Craft Beer and Food Truck Festival with 25 participating brewers and many popular food trucks. Hundreds turned out to enjoy the craft beer tasting, great music, good food, axe throwing, and other fun outdoor activities.
