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Local couple married high above East Meadow

Originally published: September 26, 2009 11:24 PM
Updated: September 26, 2009 11:33 PM
By LAUREN CIOFFI  lauren.cioffi@newsday.com

Quick ReadA EMT worker and firefighter tie the knot in grand fashion.

Firefighter David Paganini IV and EMT Mary Carlson

Photo credit: Newsday/Jori Klein | Firefighter David Paganini IV and EMT Mary Carlson kiss across fire truck ladders on their wedding day at the East Meadow Fire Department. (September 26, 2009)

Before Mary Carlson married David Paganini IV Saturday afternoon, she placed a veil over her newly done hair. Then she slid into a pair of firefighter pants and tied her boots.

The EMT and firefighter each climbed into the buckets of tower ladders and were lifted into the air, saying their vows as Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray officiated.

More than 50 volunteer firefighters and...

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